About Sex and the City

Sex and the City is an iconic American TV series that aired from 1998 to 2004. The show, which is based on the book of the same name by Candace Bushnell, explores the lives, relationships, and loves of four best friends living in New York City. The central characters are Carrie Bradshaw, a sex columnist, Samantha Jones, a public-relations executive, Charlotte York, an art dealer, and Miranda Hobbes, a lawyer.

Making / Production

The show was created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. It was filmed on location in New York City, creating an authentic backdrop for the characters' adventures. The series was well-received for its frank discussions about sex, relationships, and women's self-discovery.

Actors

• Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw: A sex columnist, navigating love and friendship in the city. Her role was acclaimed for its realistic portrayal of a single woman in her 30s.
• Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones: A public-relations executive, outspoken and sexually confident.
• Kristin Davis as Charlotte York: An art dealer, most traditional and optimistic in her views of romance.
• Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes: A lawyer, independent and skeptical in her approach towards men and relationships.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Many of the series' plots were based on the real-life adventures of the show's writers and their friends.
• The tutu that Carrie Bradshaw wears in the opening credits cost only $5 in a vintage store.
• There are only 8 episodes in which Carrie does not have a voiceover.

Awards

Throughout its six season run, Sex and the City won several awards. It won 7 Emmy Awards out of 54 nominations and 8 Golden Globe Awards out of 24 nominations. In addition, it also received 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Quotes

• "Don’t forget to fall in love with yourself first."
• "I like my money where I can see it – hanging in my closet."
• "Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates, and guys are just people to have fun with."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Sex and the City Theme" - Groove Armada
• "Feeling So Real" - Moby
• "Spooky" - Classics IV