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Daily Mail
36 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sarah Jessica Parker reveals why she 'sobbed' during Sex and the City stint amid Kim Cattrall feud
Sarah Jessica Parker has opened up about the most upsetting part of starring on Sex and the City amid her feud with former co-star Kim Cattrall. 'I think just discussions of my physical person [were the hardest],' the 60-year-old former child star told Call Her Daddy on Wednesday. 'Like, stuff that I couldn't change and wouldn't change and had never considered changing, or even still after hearing something that was like, "What? Somebody would say that?" — even still, no interest in changing it.' Sarah wondered if her critics 'would say that to my face' if they had a real conversation. 'I didn't feel like I could sit in a room and someone would say to me, "You're really unattractive,"' Parker mused. 'And then I could say, "Wow. Well, first of all, that's hard to hear. But second of all, why do you seem angry about it? Or why do you feel it's necessary to comment?"' The 60-year-old former child star told Call Her Daddy on Wednesday: 'I think just discussions of my physical person [were the hardest]. Like, stuff that I couldn't change and wouldn't change and had never considered changing, or even still after hearing something that was like, "What? Somebody would say that?" — even still, no interest in changing it' The two-time Emmy winner hit a breaking point when she read 'something really mean' about how she looked in a magazine, which she called 'a kick in the rubber parts.' 'I called two of my friends, who happened to be male because I knew that they might know about it. And I was just like sobbing because it felt so purposeful,' Sarah recalled. 'And I think that's the only time I really cried about it. I think it was just an accumulation of maybe a season of that kind of commentary, which no one was trying to make me aware of it, but it gets [back to you].' Before producing and starring in Darren Star's small-screen adaptation of Candace Bushnell's newspaper column and 1996 book anthology, Parker noted that 'there was no chatter about me. There was just my work.' 'It was the personal stuff that I was really not prepared for,' the Ohio-born actress explained. 'At that time, I thought I was a fairly confident I think it really comes into question and is tested when you're kind of filleted in a better for those kinds of experiences, but not all of us are good at it right away.' Sex and the City - which was iconic yet culturally Caucasian - aired for six seasons on HBO and spawned two terrible films Sex and the City (2008) and Sex and the City 2 (2010) as well as a forgettable prequel, The CW's The Carrie Diaries (2013–14). Sex and the City - which was iconic yet culturally Caucasian - aired for six seasons on HBO and spawned two terrible films Sex and the City (2008) and Sex and the City 2 (2010) as well as a forgettable prequel, The CW's The Carrie Diaries (2013–14) The Emmy-winning series borrowed heavily from its predecessor about four female friends living in a big city - NBC sitcom The Golden Girls (1985-1992) - even copying the character archetypes of a funny one, a smart one, a naïve one, and a slut The two-time Emmy winner admitted she hasn't even seen Michael Patrick King's dismally-reviewed continuation And Just Like That, despite being an executive producer, which most fans hate-watch due to their devotion for Sex and the City The Emmy-winning series borrowed heavily from its predecessor about four female friends living in a big city - NBC sitcom The Golden Girls (1985-1992) - even copying the character archetypes of a funny one, a smart one, a naïve one, and a slut. Sarah admitted she hasn't even seen Michael Patrick King's dismally-reviewed continuation And Just Like That, despite being an executive producer, which most fans hate-watch due to their devotion for Sex and the City. Catch more of Parker as wealthy widowed author Carrie Bradshaw in the 12-episode third season of And Just Like That, which airs Thursdays on HBO Max. Variety reported that the SJP Collection founder, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis all earned $10M paychecks to executive produce and star in season one, but it's unclear if they've since received raises.
Pink Villa
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber Unfollow Each Other: Feud Timeline From Justin Bieber Drama to Party Photo and Recent Jabs
Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber have unfollowed each other on Instagram, reigniting long-standing rumors of a feud between the two. The surprising move has fans speculating about the state of their relationship, especially given their history with Justin Bieber. While Selena and Hailey have repeatedly tried to shut down feud talk over the years, this latest development has added fuel to the fire. A complicated history tied to Justin Bieber Selena Gomez dated Justin Bieber off and on for nearly a decade, starting in 2011 and finally splitting in 2018. Just months later, Justin moved on with Hailey Baldwin, now Hailey Bieber, whom he married that same year, as per E! News. Although Hailey and Selena have both denied any overlap in their relationships with Justin, rumors of tension between them have followed ever since. Hailey addressed the speculation in a 2022 interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, insisting, 'When him and I ever started hooking up…he was not ever in a relationship at any point.' She added, 'That's not my character to mess with someone's relationship.' Hailey also revealed that she and Selena had spoken privately after her wedding to Justin, saying, 'It's all respect, it's all love.' Selena, too, has taken a public stance against online hate, asking fans multiple times over the years to be kind. In 2019, she said, 'I will never, ever be by [tearing down other women]. So please be kind to everyone.' In 2023, she added, 'If you support Rare, know that you are also representing what it means, and that is: Words matter.' Here's what led to their Instagram unfollow In 2022, the feud rumors appeared to be put to rest when Selena and Hailey posed together at the Academy Museum Gala. The photo, taken by Tyrell Hampton, was captioned 'plot twist' and quickly went viral. In 2023, the two followed each other on Instagram and quietly supported each other online. Hailey liked Selena's engagement post to Benny Blanco in December, and Selena returned the favor by liking a Sephora post in May 2024 celebrating Hailey's Rhode brand joining the store, despite Sephora also carrying Selena's Rare Beauty. However, things took a turn in June 2025. Just one day after Hailey announced her USD 1 billion Rhode deal with E.l.f. Cosmetics, Rare Beauty posted photos of Selena with the caption "Still here." Though not directly aimed at Hailey, fans read the post as a subtle jab. The next day, it was reported that the two had unfollowed each other on Instagram, prompting new speculation about a falling out. Fans question whether the truce is over The unfollow quickly grabbed attention online, with many wondering if the once-peaceful relationship had ended for good. The social media move comes during a time of renewed drama surrounding Justin Bieber. Rumors of marriage trouble between Justin and Hailey have surfaced recently, although the latter has denied any problems. While neither Selena nor Hailey has commented on the Instagram unfollow, fans are watching closely. After years of subtle interactions, supportive likes, and public pleas for kindness, this quiet social media shift has reignited old feud rumors. Whether it's a misunderstanding or a permanent break, only time will tell.
7NEWS
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Sarah Jessica Parker speaks out about ‘cruel' commentary on her looks
After decades in the entertainment industry, Sarah Jessica Parker knows how to brush off haters and online trolls, but she didn't always have an easy time navigating criticism, especially about her physical appearance. During the June 18 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, the actor opened up about 'cruel' comments she faced in the early days of her career while starring on Sex and the City. Parker began by acknowledging that she 'wasn't prepared' for the level of scrutiny she would receive while starring on the hit series, which premiered in 1998, and called it 'a real test of my coping mechanisms.' 'There was no chatter about me (before this time). There was just my work,' she said. Host Alex Cooper then asked Parker which comments bothered her the most. 'I think just discussions of my physical person,' Parker said, gesturing at herself. 'Like stuff that I couldn't change, and wouldn't change, and had never considered changing, or even still after hearing something that was like, 'What? Somebody would say that?' (I) even still (had) no interest in changing it.' The 60-year-old went on to say it particularly bothered her that these comments were either made behind her back or in news publications. 'I didn't feel like it was actually a conversation. I didn't feel like I could sit in a room, and someone would say to me, 'You're really unattractive'. And then I could say, 'Wow, um, well first of all, that's hard to hear. But second of all, why do you seem angry about it?' Or, 'Why do you feel it's necessary to say it?',' she said. As for being able to let something go, especially when considering unrealistic beauty standards, Parker said: 'I think, maybe, there's a threshold where, maybe, crying about it because it just seemed so cruel was like done.' She then inserted one of Carrie Bradshaw's famous catchphrases and 'couldn't help but wonder' if these critics would say these mean remarks to her face. Earlier in her conversation with Cooper, Parker recalled the one time she cried about 'really mean' comments a magazine made about her appearance. 'It was like a kick in the rubber parts,' she said. 'I was just like, 'Why is this a problem? Why is this deserving of your time? And why do you seem to delight in saying it?' 'I was sobbing because it felt so purposeful. 'And I think that's the only time I really cried about it.' Parker described the moment as an 'accumulation' of comments she'd recently read, and at another point in the conversation said she considered herself a 'fairly confident person' at the time. 'I think (confidence) really comes into question and is tested when you're kind of filleted in a way, when you're opened up,' she said. 'And I know you know this, we're better for those kinds of experiences. But not all of us are good at it right away.' Cooper understood completely and said: 'And it doesn't mean it doesn't hurt.'
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"Call Her Daddy" Host Alex Cooper Has A New Documentary: Here Are 20 Surprising Revelations From It
Even if you're not part of the Daddy Gang, you've probably heard of Alex Cooper and her wildly popular podcast, Call Her Daddy. Breaking out to massive success thanks to her honest, no-holds-barred takes on sex, dating, and relationships, Alex has since taken the podcast's popularity into groundbreaking deals with Spotify and, most recently, SiriusXM. But this time, in the Hulu docuseries Call Her Alex, the cameras and the questions turn toward the podcaster herself as she shares surprising revelations about her childhood, her past traumas, and her path to success. childhood, Alex was no stranger to cameras. Her father, Bryan Cooper, was a sports producer for the Philadelphia Flyers. His career, which was not a typical "9-5", was a "normalization," of what Alex thought was the most "incredible, magical" job. "I was enamored with that world," she said. up, Alex didn't have trouble making friends with girls but faced difficulty with the boys. "I was so scared of boys because of the way they treated me," she said. They would comment with insults like, "You look like a skeleton," or that her legs looked "frail." She recalled all she wanted at that time was for them to like her and to feel "wanted" and "desired." naturally a red-head. Her hair color would also incite bullying from the kids at school. school, her home life was a happy one. "I had this really healthy home life," Alex said. "When I was home, I was Alex." As the youngest of four siblings, she was the "loudest one." Hulu / Via She never told her family about being bullied because she was too embarrassed. home, in the safety of her family's basement, she would spend her time making content. She would make videos with friends and even set up a green screen. Kristen Gatti, a childhood friend who made videos with her, shared in the series that they even recreated Devil Wears Prada word for word. Hulu / Via Related: "Rude, Crass, Entitled Piece Of Garbage": People Are Revealing Their Best And Worst Celebrity Encounters, And These Are Genuinely Soooo Fascinating had even taught herself Adobe Premiere at "under 10 years old," said her brother, Grant Cooper. In the safety of the basement, she had full control over the worlds she was creating. It was a place she said she felt "100% myself." childhood passion of Alex's was sports. "Playing sports and making videos in the basement, those were the two things I really loved," she said. 8."I loved being an athlete," said Alex. "It truly allowed me to lean into everything that I liked about myself — being competitive, being determined, having grit." long-time passion for soccer even led to a full tuition scholarship to Boston University, an NCAA Division I school. "I felt this enormous privilege that I was able to carry on and do this." Related: 'It's Always Fat People": 28 Times Celebrities Said Some Really, Really Messed-Up Stuff That Just Flew Under The Radar was an exciting time and a new chapter for Alex. However, in her sophomore year, Alex claims that her coach, Nancy Feldman, started paying "extra attention" to her in a way that she felt was "confusing." The coach, from Alex's perspective, seemed too concerned about Alex's personal life — about who she was dating, making comments about her body, and wanting to be alone with her, Alex alleged. Alex was dropped off at practice by a guy she was seeing, Coach Feldman allegedly asked if she had sex and warned her about sleeping off-campus, which Alex said in the docuseries that her teammates were sleeping off campus too. According to Alex, the coach warned her if she didn't toe the line, that there would be "consequences." Other allegations include a film session, where the team would review playing clips and the coach would comment on Alex's appearance instead of her performance, said Cooper and Alex Schlobohm, a friend and former teammate. Alex S. said, "Whatever reason, every minute that Alex played was highlighted during that film session. It was all based off of her appearance, whereas I felt like when she made comments about other players, it was about their performance." S. was then allegedly kicked off the team by the coach without any reason. According to Alex, the next day, the coach said, 'You see what I just did to your friend? You're not gonna live with her. You're gonna live with who I want you to live with, and you will not be seeing her anymore.' and her parents decided to take it up with the school officials. They allegedly approached the Dean of Athletics with a list of incidents, which they now believed constituted sexual harassment, that Alex's mom had logged since freshman year. But, according to Alex, instead of reviewing the allegations, the school officials asked what Alex wanted from the situation. There would be no conversation about an investigation, the firing of Coach Feldman, or even a reading of the alleged incidents. that, Alex quit the team. "I'm done. I don't ever want to see this woman again," she had said, even though all she had wanted to do was finish her senior year playing the sport that she loved. Both Alex S. and Alex were able to keep their scholarships. graduating from Boston University, where she studied film and television, she moved to New York to pursue a career in film and TV. But she faced difficulty in getting her foot in the door. This led to her starting a YouTube channel, where she put on "creative, weird, fun vlog skits." Hulu / Via she started her podcasting journey, Alex said she experienced "low moments" and "self-doubt," especially when it came to judgment about the podcast's sexual content. "Extended family members thought I was so fucking crazy. Relationships ended in my family because my parents had to stick up for me and say like, 'Oh, she hasn't lost her mind, I promise.'" infamous podcast name, Call Her Daddy, started from a hoodie she bought in college that said "DADDY" on it. husband, Matt Kaplan, is a film and TV producer who she once nicknamed "Mr. Sexy Zoom Man" when they first started dating. According to Alex's mom, he is Alex's first "real" relationship. Alex said that the bullying she experienced led her to think that she would never get married or have kids. She also thought marriage would threaten her independence, but her views changed with Matt. is very important to Alex. Lauren McMullen, who was part of the childhood trio Alex used to make videos with, has been working behind the scenes as a producer for Call Her Daddy. "I can't imagine doing it without her," said Alex. "It's like this crazy synergy that we have together. We'll just be bouncing off each other talking a mile a minute. It just feels so cozy," said Lauren. "I think that's what translates, that it doesn't feel like this corporate sterile washed-down thing. It feels like people who actually really care about this." Alex's growth and why the podcast resonates with millions of listeners, Lauren said, "She could have really used an Alex Cooper back when she was in middle school and high school, and she is now that voice to people who could be her." Have you watched Call Her Alex on Hulu yet? Let us know in the comments. Also in Celebrity: 22 Absolutely Bonkers Things I've Learned About Old Hollywood Celebs That Made My Jaw Hit The Floor Also in Celebrity: This 17-Question IQ Test Will Reveal How Much Celebrity Knowledge You Have Also in Celebrity: 21 Incredible Photos Of Hollywood Legends Back In The Day That I Guarantee You've Never, Ever Seen Before
Buzz Feed
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Alex Cooper Documentary: 20 Surprising Revelations
Even if you're not part of the Daddy Gang, you've probably heard of Alex Cooper and her wildly popular podcast, Call Her Daddy. Breaking out to massive success thanks to her honest, no-holds-barred takes on sex, dating, and relationships, Alex has since taken the podcast's popularity into groundbreaking deals with Spotify and, most recently, SiriusXM. But this time, in the Hulu docuseries Call Her Alex, the cameras and the questions turn toward the podcaster herself as she shares surprising revelations about her childhood, her past traumas, and her path to success. Since childhood, Alex was no stranger to cameras. Her father, Bryan Cooper, was a sports producer for the Philadelphia Flyers. His career, which was not a typical "9-5", was a "normalization," of what Alex thought was the most "incredible, magical" job. "I was enamored with that world," she said. Growing up, Alex didn't have trouble making friends with girls but faced difficulty with the boys. "I was so scared of boys because of the way they treated me," she said. They would comment with insults like, "You look like a skeleton," or that her legs looked "frail." She recalled all she wanted at that time was for them to like her and to feel "wanted" and "desired." She's naturally a red-head. Her hair color would also incite bullying from the kids at school. Unlike school, her home life was a happy one. "I had this really healthy home life," Alex said. "When I was home, I was Alex." As the youngest of four siblings, she was the "loudest one." She never told her family about being bullied because she was too embarrassed. At home, in the safety of her family's basement, she would spend her time making content. She would make videos with friends and even set up a green screen. Kristen Gatti, a childhood friend who made videos with her, shared in the series that they even recreated Devil Wears Prada word for word. Alex had even taught herself Adobe Premiere at "under 10 years old," said her brother, Grant Cooper. In the safety of the basement, she had full control over the worlds she was creating. It was a place she said she felt "100% myself." Another childhood passion of Alex's was sports. "Playing sports and making videos in the basement, those were the two things I really loved," she said. "I loved being an athlete," said Alex. "It truly allowed me to lean into everything that I liked about myself — being competitive, being determined, having grit." Her long-time passion for soccer even led to a full tuition scholarship to Boston University, an NCAA Division I school. "I felt this enormous privilege that I was able to carry on and do this." It was an exciting time and a new chapter for Alex. However, in her sophomore year, Alex claims that her coach, Nancy Feldman, started paying "extra attention" to her in a way that she felt was "confusing." The coach, from Alex's perspective, seemed too concerned about Alex's personal life — about who she was dating, making comments about her body, and wanting to be alone with her, Alex alleged. When Alex was dropped off at practice by a guy she was seeing, Coach Feldman allegedly asked if she had sex and warned her about sleeping off-campus, which Alex said in the docuseries that her teammates were sleeping off campus too. According to Alex, the coach warned her if she didn't toe the line, that there would be "consequences." Other allegations include a film session, where the team would review playing clips and the coach would comment on Alex's appearance instead of her performance, said Cooper and Alex Schlobohm, a friend and former teammate. Alex S. said, "Whatever reason, every minute that Alex played was highlighted during that film session. It was all based off of her appearance, whereas I felt like when she made comments about other players, it was about their performance." Alex S. was then allegedly kicked off the team by the coach without any reason. According to Alex, the next day, the coach said, 'You see what I just did to your friend? You're not gonna live with her. You're gonna live with who I want you to live with, and you will not be seeing her anymore.' Alex and her parents decided to take it up with the school officials. They allegedly approached the Dean of Athletics with a list of incidents, which they now believed constituted sexual harassment, that Alex's mom had logged since freshman year. But, according to Alex, instead of reviewing the allegations, the school officials asked what Alex wanted from the situation. There would be no conversation about an investigation, the firing of Coach Feldman, or even a reading of the alleged incidents. After that, Alex quit the team. "I'm done. I don't ever want to see this woman again," she had said, even though all she had wanted to do was finish her senior year playing the sport that she loved. Both Alex S. and Alex were able to keep their scholarships. After graduating from Boston University, where she studied film and television, she moved to New York to pursue a career in film and TV. But she faced difficulty in getting her foot in the door. This led to her starting a YouTube channel, where she put on "creative, weird, fun vlog skits." When she started her podcasting journey, Alex said she experienced "low moments" and "self-doubt," especially when it came to judgment about the podcast's sexual content. "Extended family members thought I was so fucking crazy. Relationships ended in my family because my parents had to stick up for me and say like, 'Oh, she hasn't lost her mind, I promise.'" The infamous podcast name, Call Her Daddy, started from a hoodie she bought in college that said "DADDY" on it. Alex's husband, Matt Kaplan, is a film and TV producer who she once nicknamed "Mr. Sexy Zoom Man" when they first started dating. According to Alex's mom, he is Alex's first "real" relationship. Alex said that the bullying she experienced led her to think that she would never get married or have kids. She also thought marriage would threaten her independence, but her views changed with Matt. Friendship is very important to Alex. Lauren McMullen, who was part of the childhood trio Alex used to make videos with, has been working behind the scenes as a producer for Call Her Daddy. "I can't imagine doing it without her," said Alex. "It's like this crazy synergy that we have together. We'll just be bouncing off each other talking a mile a minute. It just feels so cozy," said Lauren. "I think that's what translates, that it doesn't feel like this corporate sterile washed-down thing. It feels like people who actually really care about this." On Alex's growth and why the podcast resonates with millions of listeners, Lauren said, "She could have really used an Alex Cooper back when she was in middle school and high school, and she is now that voice to people who could be her." Have you watched Call Her Alex on Hulu yet? Let us know in the comments.
