Sarah Jessica Parker Responds to ‘And Just Like That’ Hate-Watchers

For fans wondering who is Sarah Jessica Parker, the answer is someone who’s endured the highs, lows, and backlash of media culture for nearly three decades. Most recently, she’s openly addressed criticism and hate-watching of HBO Max’s reboot, And Just Like That…, following its divisive series finale.

In a candid interview with The New York Times, Sarah Jessica Parker made it clear she isn’t letting negativity linger. “I guess I don’t really care,” she stated. “The reason I don’t care is because it has been so enormously successful, and the connections it has made with audiences have been very meaningful.” She explained that she rarely checks online criticism and prefers not to “police or correct” viewer reactions.

The reboot, a successor to the iconic Sex and the City, concluded after three seasons with a two-part finale airing August 14, 2025. Showrunner Michael Patrick King shared that the decision to end was creative, rooted in narrative closure—not solely ratings. Carrie’s journey culminates in a solo dance sequence, symbolizing her acceptance as a single woman, and a thematic return to independence that echoes the original series’ core message.

Reactions to the finale—and the series overall—were polarizing. Critics and fans pointed to jagged writing and tone shifts, with pointed backlash over a controversial ending sequence that critics called bizarre. Despite the pushback, many longtime viewers expressed bittersweet nostalgia, acknowledging that flawed though the show was, it remained a familiar companion in a rapidly changing TV landscape.

In a heartfelt Instagram tribute, Parker reflected on her long journey as Carrie Bradshaw: “Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years.… I think I have loved her most of all.” While she’s clearly content with the finale, she left the ending on a hopeful note—calling it a farewell, not a final goodbye, suggesting that perhaps in some form, the legacy may live on.

How do you feel about the finale of And Just Like That…? Was it time to say goodbye, or do you wish Carrie’s story would continue?

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