Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Parker on Bradshaw Backlash: Double Standards in TV Characters
Sarah Jessica Parker, the actress who plays Carrie Bradshaw, is talking about how people react to Carrie's choices on the show.
She says that viewers are often much harder on female characters than they are on male characters, even when the male characters do bad things.
Parker points out that if Carrie makes mistakes, people judge her harshly.
Parker thinks that Carrie is a good person despite her flaws, making bad decisions sometimes.
Parker acknowledges that people's judgement against Carrie is common.
Sarah Jessica Parker discusses the backlash Carrie Bradshaw receives.
Parker notes double standards in judging female vs. male characters.
Carrie Bradshaw's actions on 'And Just Like That' are often criticized.
Parker mentions that viewers often react negatively to Carrie's choices.
Parker believes Carrie is fundamentally a good person despite her flaws.
- Who
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- What
- Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on the criticism of her character Carrie Bradshaw.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- In interviews with HuffPost U.K.
- Why
- To discuss the reception of her character in 'Sex and the City' and 'And Just Like That'.
Critics
Parker
Character Judgement
Critics
Criticize Carrie Bradshaw's decisions and behavior, as seen in both original and new series.
Parker
Often defend male characters who have done worse.
- Subject
- Carrie Bradshaw
- Series
- Sex and the City, And Just Like That
- Actress
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Discussion
- Backlash and double standards