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Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker is an American actress and producer best known for playing Carrie Bradshaw in the HBO series *Sex and the City*.

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Sarah Jessica Parker is an American actress and producer best known for playing Carrie Bradshaw in the HBO series *Sex and the City*. Her work on the series brought her multiple major awards and made her a prominent figure in television, film, and fashion.

What it is

Sarah Jessica Parker is an American actress and producer, born March 25, 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio. She began performing on Broadway as a child, appearing in the 1976 revival of *The Innocents* and the 1979 production of *Annie*. She later moved into film and television work.

Why it matters

Parker became internationally known for portraying Carrie Bradshaw in *Sex and the City* from 1998 to 2004. The role earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She reprised the role in the films *Sex and the City* (2008) and *Sex and the City 2* (2010), and in *And Just Like That...*.

Key details

Outside the *Sex and the City* franchise, Parker has appeared in films and television series and worked as a producer. She later starred in the HBO series *Divorce*. She is married to actor Matthew Broderick and has three children.

In short

  • Best known for playing Carrie Bradshaw in *Sex and the City*.
  • Won two Primetime Emmys, four Golden Globes, and three SAG Awards.
  • Began acting on Broadway as a child.
  • Also works as a producer and starred in *Divorce*.

Quick questions

Who is Sarah Jessica Parker?
She is an American actress and producer best known for playing Carrie Bradshaw in *Sex and the City*.
What awards has Sarah Jessica Parker won for *Sex and the City*?
She won two Primetime Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards for the role.
Is Sarah Jessica Parker also a producer?
Yes. Sources identify her as both an actress and producer.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Jessica_Parker
    Supports: Broad overview of career, Broadway beginnings, *Sex and the City* role, awards, and later reprisal of the character.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000572/bio/
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Sarah-Jessica-Parker
    Supports: American actress identification, birth date, birthplace, and best-known role.
  4. Biography.comhttps://www.biography.com/actors/sarah-jessica-parker
    Supports: Career highlights including *Sex and the City*, *Divorce*, and general professional profile.