Sex and the City fans recently sparked fierce online debate over which political party the four main characters would vote for. Although the series occasionally touched on politics, the characters’ voting preferences were never revealed. An X user put forward a theory about who each character would vote for, igniting a discussion centered around PR powerhouse Samantha. The theory suggested that Charlotte York was a lifelong registered Republican, Miranda Hobbes was a straight Democrat, and Samantha Jones largely voted Republican but donated to both parties. Fans rushed to social media to debate and shoot down the idea of Samantha being a Republican, citing her strong belief in women’s rights.
The theory also speculated about other characters’ political leanings. Samantha’s love interest Smith Jerrod was jokingly said to be too preoccupied with other matters to care about politics, while Miranda’s ex-husband Steve Brady was speculated to simply follow Miranda’s lead in voting. Some fans disagreed with the theory, arguing that the characters’ personalities and beliefs on the show indicated they would have different political affiliations. For example, Samantha’s strong and independent nature made fans believe that she would not align with the Republican party, despite the theory suggesting otherwise.
In real life, Sarah Jessica Parker, who played Carrie Bradshaw, has endorsed Democrat candidate Kamala Harris for the US presidential election. She expressed her support for various causes and beliefs, turning off comments on her post due to backlash. The discussion surrounding the characters’ political affiliations shed light on how fans perceive the characters and their values based on the show’s storylines. As the series And Just Like That… continued exploring the lives of the beloved characters in its second season, fans remained invested in the characters’ personalities and potential political leanings.
The spin-off And Just Like That… first aired in 2021 on HBO Max, featuring most of the original cast. The show delved into new stories about the characters’ lives, sparking curiosity among fans about how their stories would unfold. Despite Kim Cattrall not returning for the show, her shock cameo in the second season finale added an unexpected twist to the storyline. The show was renewed for a third season, continuing to explore the lives and relationships of the relatable and aspirational characters played by the talented cast. Showrunner Michael Patrick King expressed excitement about the upcoming season, promising more stories and developments in the Sex and the City universe.
Sarah Jessica Parker hinted at the complexities and layers that would be present in the third season of And Just Like That… during an interview on the Today show. She described the upcoming season as having a “soufflé quality,” suggesting that it would be filled with layers, complications, and twists, much like previous seasons. With fans eagerly anticipating the next installment of the series, the discussion about the characters’ political viewpoints provided additional insight into their personalities and beliefs, further engaging fans in the rich world of Sex and the City.
