Sarah Jessica Parker Addresses Fans After Divisive ‘And Just Like That’ Finale

The final episode of ‘And Just Like That,’ the sequel series to the iconic ‘Sex and the City,’ has sparked widespread discussion across audiences and critics alike. The series’ star, Sarah Jessica Parker, recently addressed the reaction to the finale and the show’s ending, marking the close of an era for fans and the LGBTQ+ community that has long embraced the franchise.

Parker, who has portrayed Carrie Bradshaw since the original series debuted in the late 1990s, responded publicly after the finale’s release. Taking to her official Instagram account, Parker posted an emotional message: “Yes, I’m crying,” she wrote, signaling the personal significance of the show’s conclusion for both herself and its devoted fanbase. The post drew hundreds of comments from fans expressing both gratitude and mixed emotions over the finale.

The final scene depicts Carrie Bradshaw alone in her luxury duplex, dancing to a karaoke version of Barry White’s “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything.” The narrative closes with Carrie finishing her book, musing: “The woman realizes she was not alone – she was on her own.” As the iconic ‘Sex and the City’ theme plays, the series draws to a close.

In a statement reflecting on the creative direction, showrunner Michael Patrick King explained the significance: “It’s like an answer, it’s a callback, it’s an echo… All these years later, she’s finally at the place where she sees that that is true. You’re not alone, even if you have no one. You’re on your own. That’s when I knew we were gonna wrap it up”.

Despite reports of declining viewership, King emphasized that the decision to end the series was guided by creative objectives rather than ratings: “We did everything we wanted to do fully for that expression of the individual versus society. Each of the relationships is in a place where you can fan-fiction the rest of it yourselves”.

And Just Like That’ has been both praised and critiqued for its inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters and storylines. The series introduced new queer and non-binary characters, attempting to bring greater diversity and authenticity to the franchise’s universe. While some viewers celebrated the expanded representation, others debated the effectiveness and depth of these portrayals.

The finale’s message of self-acceptance and embracing one’s identity on their own terms resonated with many LGBTQ+ fans, who have long related to the themes of chosen family and personal growth explored by the series. Social media platforms, including Instagram, saw a surge of reactions from queer viewers expressing how the show’s depiction of love, friendship, and independence mirrored their own experiences.

Sarah Jessica Parker’s personal connection to her character and the show’s legacy is evident in her public reflections. As she noted in her statement, the ending was not just a farewell but a celebration of the journey: “Yes, I’m crying,” she shared, encapsulating the bittersweet emotions felt by many who grew up with the series.

For the LGBTQ+ community, ‘And Just Like That’ remains a touchstone for conversations about representation, resilience, and the importance of storytelling that centers diverse identities. The divisive reaction to the finale underscores the evolving expectations for inclusivity and authenticity in media, as well as the enduring power of characters who, despite their flaws and complexities, speak to universal experiences of love, loss, and self-discovery.

As the credits roll on Carrie Bradshaw’s story, the final message is clear: while endings may divide, the impact of representation and visibility continues to unite and inspire.