Sarah Jessica Parker Then and Now: Actress has remained a style icon through the years
The style evolution of Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker stands as one of the enduring figures in Hollywood, with a career that spans an impressive length and brims with success. Although she is currently celebrated for her iconic portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw in 'Sex and the City', Parker's acting debut was when she was still a young child.
Parker started early at the age of 9
Securing her first role at the age of 9 in a locally produced NBC Christmas movie, the Ohio native embarked on her journey in the entertainment industry. Following her Broadway debut in the 1976 revival of 'The Innocents', she achieved a significant milestone by landing the titular role in the musical Annie three years later. In 1982, Parker also graced the screen in the TV movie 'My Body, My Child'. Despite the short-lived run of the 1982 classic high school sitcom 'Square Pegs', lasting only one season, it's noteworthy that, even back then, Parker's iconic bangs became a teen trend.
Sarah Jessica Parker's famous permed curls
Parker's iconic permed curls first graced the screen in the TV mini-series 'A Year in the Life'. Following this, she took on the role in 'L.A. Story' in 1991. Later, Parker portrayed Betsy alongside Nicolas Cage's Jack in 'Honeymoon in Vegas' and the on-screen nuptials, complete with glamorous beaded ensembles, unfolded in front of an awed audience. Having become a household name by this point, Parker's memorable performance as the wicked and boy-crazy Sarah Sanderson in the 1993 Disney's Halloween film classic 'Hocus Pocus', further solidified her status in the entertainment world.
The 1990s: 'Sex and the City' and marriage
While rom-coms may dominate Parker's portfolio, since 1993, her career gained momentum with notable roles, including starring alongside Bruce Willis in 'Striking Distance', Tim Burton biopic 'Ed Wood' alongside Johnny Depp in 1994, in 'Miami Rhapsody' (1995), 'If Lucy Fell,' 'Mars Attacks!,' and 'First Wives Club' in 1996, and 'Dudley Do-Right' in 1999. In the following year, Parker married actor Matthew Broderick on May 19, 1997, in Manhattan's Lower East Side. In 1998, 'Sex And The City' released in 1998, making her a fan-favorite actress in the '90s.
The 2000s: Parker bags Golden Globe
The year 2000 was Parker's Golden Globe year for her iconic portrayal of Bradshaw in 'Sex and the City'. She earned a total of nine Golden Globe nominations, securing wins in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004, all for 'Sex and the City'. In 2005 she acted in 'The Family Stone', followed by the classic 2006 rom-com 'Failure to Launch', starring alongside Matthew McConaughey. Juggling the demands of both career and family life, Parker took on the role of a working mom in 'I Don't Know How She Does It' in 2011, opposite Pierce Brosnan.
The late 2000s: Return of the Queen of HBO
Twelve years after the conclusion of SATC, the Queen of HBO made a triumphant return to the screen with 'Divorce' in 2016, taking on both acting and executive producing roles. In 2018, the drama 'Here and Now' marked Parker's return to the big screen. Subsequently, for fans who couldn't get enough of Carrie Bradshaw and company, Parker brought the beloved characters, including Miranda and Charlotte, along with some new faces, back in 2021 with the HBO Max revival, 'And Just Like That.'
Parker continues to slay at 58
Sarah Jessica Parker, a recipient of six Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards to date, earned recognition as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2022. Looking ahead to 2023, she is set to host the prestigious 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion in November, as reported by WWD. Parker continues her entrepreneurial endeavours through SJP Collection that actress-turned-entrepreneur founded in 2014.