Understanding the Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall Feud

Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall's longstanding rivalry has once again come into focus amid the conclusion of the 'And Just Like That...' revival of 'Sex and the City.' Following the announcement that the series, featuring stars SJP, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis, would end after its third season, Cattrall posted a cryptic message on Instagram on August 1st stating, "It’s the end of a very long week." This remark drew attention given Cattrall's history of tension with Parker, especially since her character, Samantha Jones, did not participate in the revival beyond rare messages. In a 2022 interview, SJP expressed reluctance to discuss the feud publicly, emphasizing her desire to handle the situation delicately. The roots of the disagreement trace back to 2017 when plans for a third 'Sex and the City' film fell apart, partly due to Cattrall's absence. Parker mentioned on a podcast that Cattrall had made specific requests, which the studio found difficult to accommodate, while Cattrall claimed she had been declining involvement since 2016. Cattrall publicly criticized Parker in 2017, calling for kindness amid her grief after her brother's passing in 2018, she also publicly as...