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a day ago
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Kim Cattrall Turned Down ‘Sex And The City' Role 4 Times Due To 'Self-Inflicted Ageism'
It might seem impossible to imagine anyone other than Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones, but the now iconic character initially took her some convincing. The Golden Globe winner recently revealed that she turned down the part in HBO's Sex and the City four times before signing on due to 'self-inflicted ageism' over being 41 in such a sexually confident role. More from Deadline Kim Cattrall Kindly Shuts Down 'And Just Like That' Season 3 Return Rumors 'And Just Like That …' Season 3: Everything We Know So Far Sarah Jessica Parker Asks Why Fans "Judge Women" Characters For Mistakes But "Not Men" 'Well, that changed — 40 became sexy. It became, 'Man, let's have more of that,' she explained to The Times of what persuaded her. 'She wasn't a nymphomaniac — well, some people might have thought she was — but she was just enjoying the main course. Everyone else was nibbling on the appetisers when she was going for the steak. And it was always on her terms — that I always insisted on,' added Cattrall. 'But I'm the antithesis of her [Samantha] in many ways. I'm a serial monogamist, and then some.' Cattrall said of the beloved role, 'I created a fantastic character that I loved, and I put a lot of love in it. And if I'm remembered only for that, then that's really OK.' Based on Candace Bushnell's New York Observer column, Sex and the City ran for six seasons on HBO from 1998 to 2004, followed by two theatrically-released feature films in 2008 and 2010, as well as the CW prequel series The Carrie Diaries (2013-'14). The sequel series And Just Like That… debuted on HBO Max in 2021, kicking off its third season on May 29. After opening up about her behind-the-scenes differences with co-star Sarah Jessica Parker, Cattrall opted not to reunite with Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis in And Just Like That…, but she still graced fans with a brief Samantha appearance in the Season 2 finale after Deadline reported the cameo back in 2023. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
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4 days ago
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Kim Cattrall Turned Down ‘Sex And The City' 4 Times Until 1 Thought Changed Her Mind
In a city of millions of stories, one of the boldest ones almost didn't get told — because Kim Cattrall nearly said no to her role in 'Sex and the City.' Cattrall portrayed Samantha Jones — the sex-positive, PR powerhouse with a Rolodex of lovers and even quicker wit — in the hit TV series 'Sex and the City' and its cinematic spin-offs. But this force of nature almost never made it to our screens. While chatting with The Times of London on June 12, Cattrall revealed she initially passed on the part 'four times,' citing what she called 'self-inflicted ageism.' But she said that shifted when '40 became sexy.' '[Samantha] wasn't a nymphomaniac — well, some people might have thought she was — but she was just enjoying the main course,' she added. 'Everyone else was nibbling on the appetizers when she was going for the steak. And it was always on her terms — that I always insisted on.' But in her real life? Cattrall told the Times that she saw a lot of herself in her character. 'I'm the antithesis of her [Samantha] in many ways,' she said. 'I'm a serial monogamist, and then some.' When HBO Max revived the series in 2021 with 'And Just Like That…,' Cattrall stood firm as the lone original lead who didn't return full-time, though she did offer fans a fleeting cameo in the Season 2 finale. Her absence was felt, but her stance was clear, as she told 'Today' in 2023, 'This is as far as I'm going to go.' Kim Cattrall Has This To Say About Returning To 'And Just Like That' In The Future Kim Cattrall Says Defending Self Is Key In Possible Reference To 'Sex And The City' Feud Kim Cattrall Hints At Whether Fans Can Expect More Of Her On 'And Just Like That'
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6 days ago
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Kim Cattrall Originally Turned Down 'Sex & the City' 4 Times For This Surprising Reason
Kim Cattrall played Samantha Jones on Sex and the City throughout the show's 1998 to 2004 run Fans regard the actress as the perfect choice for the scandalous businesswoman, but Cattrall wasn't sold on the character herself The actress admits in a recent interview that she wasn't sure if audiences would find a woman in her 40s sexyKim Cattrall didn't always see the vision for herself as Samantha Jones. Speaking with The Times, the actress, 68, admits that she thought the character was a bit of a stretch when she auditioned for Sex and the City at 41. In fact, she turned down the role four times before accepting it, unsure that she could make audiences believe a 40-something woman was sexy. "Self-inflicted ageism," she laughs, looking back on that perspective. "Well, that changed — 40 became sexy. It became, 'Man, let's have more of that.' " While the narrative around the character became that she was almost too indulgent about her sex life, Cattrall insists it was central to the power of the character overall. 'She wasn't a nymphomaniac — well, some people might have thought she was — but she was just enjoying the main course. Everyone else was nibbling on the appetisers when she was going for the steak. And it was always on her terms — that I always insisted on," she says. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. That said, Cattrall notes that she is "the antithesis of [Samantha] in many ways," adding, "I'm a serial monogamist, and then some.' In recent years, fans who loved the role have had trouble coming to terms with Cattrall's complicated feelings about being part of the popular ensemble. The actress, however, has come to terms with it. "I created a fantastic character that I loved, and I put a lot of love in it,' she says. 'And if I'm remembered only for that, then that's really OK.' Love for Cattrall's return to the popular franchise grew after the actress artfully reprised her iconic role in the season 2 finale of the revival series, And Just Like That…, making fans want even more of the character. Prior to that, Samantha was featured in the first season solely via text message exchanges with Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker). In the much-anticipated cameo appearance, Samantha called Carrie from London, saying she was going to surprise her in New York City, but was unable to due to plane delays. Her character was dressed in a stylish silver jacket and red ensemble from Patricia Field, who designed the costumes in the original series. At the time, Cattrall said during an appearance on The View, "I just thought that if I'm going to come back, I gotta come back with that Samantha style." Read the original article on People
Elle
6 days ago
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Kim Cattrall Says Her Internalized Ageism Made Her Turn Down ‘SATC' Role 4 Times
In a new interview, Kim Cattrall shared how Sex and the City fan favorite Samantha Jones wasn't an immediate 'yes' for her when she was cast. The star admitted she turned down the role four times because of 'self-inflicted ageism.' The actress was 41-years-old when she became Samantha, which she at first felt was too old for such a confidently sexual character. 'Well, that changed—40 became sexy. It became, 'Man, let's have more of that,' she told The Times. 'She wasn't a nymphomaniac—well, some people might have thought she was—but she was just enjoying the main course. Everyone else was nibbling on the appetizers when she was going for the steak. And it was always on her terms—that I always insisted on. But I'm the antithesis of her [Samantha] in many ways. I'm a serial monogamist, and then some.' Cattrall added, 'I created a fantastic character that I loved, and I put a lot of love in it. And if I'm remembered only for that, then that's really okay.' The original Sex and the City had six seasons on HBO before ending in 2004. The sequel series And Just Like That… premiered in 2021, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis. Cattrall declined to return as Samantha until season 2, when she made a brief cameo in one episode. In May, Parker was asked by ELLE UK if there might be another Samantha cameo, and the actress replied, 'No, no, I don't think so. Not that we [Parker and showrunner Michael Patrick King] have ever discussed.' In July 2024, a source told Life & Style, 'Since they've paved the way for Samantha to come back, it's assumed that they've done a deal with Kim and they're just waiting for the right time to announce it. The word is that she'll get to do all her scenes in London.'
Time of India
7 days ago
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- Time of India
Kim Cattrall reveals why she initially turned down 'Sex and the City' role
Kim Cattrall , the actress behind the iconic character Samantha Jones in HBO's ' Sex and the City ,' recently opened up about her initial hesitation to take on the role. As per Deadline, in a candid conversation, Cattrall shared that she turned down the part not once, not twice, but four times before finally agreeing to join the show. Her reason? "Self-inflicted ageism," stemming from her concerns about playing a sexually confident character at the age of 41. Cattrall explained that her mindset shifted over time, and she eventually came to realise that 40 could indeed be "alluring". "Well, that changed. 40 became sexy. It became, 'Man, let's have more of that,'" she said, reflecting on her decision to join the show, as quoted by Deadline. Cattrall's portrayal of Samantha Jones , a character known for her unapologetic attitude toward sex and relationships, became a defining role in her career. Cattrall described Samantha as a woman who enjoyed life on her own terms, and said, "She wasn't a nymphomaniac, well, some people might have thought she was, but she was just enjoying the main course. Everyone else was nibbling on the appetisers when she was going for the steak. And it was always on her terms, that I always insisted on." Kim Kardashian on why she's shutting down KKW Fragrance Despite the character's bold personality, Cattrall noted that she is the antithesis of Samantha in many ways, identifying herself as a "serial monogamist." Cattrall expressed her gratitude for having played Samantha Jones, and said, "I created a fantastic character that I loved, and I put a lot of love in it. And if I'm remembered only for that, then that's really OK." The show, which aired from 1998 to 2004, has had a lasting impact on popular culture, inspiring numerous spin-offs, including 'The Carrie Diaries' and 'And Just Like That...,' the latter of which premiered on HBO Max in 2021. Although Cattrall chose not to reunite with her co-stars in 'And Just Like That...,' she did make a special appearance in the season 2 finale, reprising her role as Samantha Jones.
