Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Kids: Meet their Children

If you want a glimpse inside a successful Hollywood marriage, look no further than Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, who have been together for more than 20 years. They also share three wonderful kids, James, Tabitha and Loretta, who you just have to get to know.

The Sex and the City star and the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off actor tied the knot in 1997 and started their family five years later when they welcomed their eldest child, James, in 2002. The pair waited seven years before expanding their brood when they had twin girls, Tabitha and Marion — who goes by Loretta — in 2009.

From the very first moment she became a mom, Sarah dedicated her life to parenting her beautiful babies. Even though she was rising in the ranks as a Hollywood star at the time she and Matthew were raising their kids, the duo always preferred to have the least amount of help as possible in terms of nannies and housemaids.

“People seem to be very surprised that we don’t want a life with that much outside help,” she once told Grow by WebMD. “We love that we have amazing people in our lives who are willing to help care for our children and love them. But it’s nice to shut the door and know that it’s just your family.”

The Hocus Pocus actress said there’s “something wonderful and private” about being able to share intimate moments alone with her family. “I like that the people taking care of my kids get to go home to their families and have time with them, and tell them what a hard day they had at our house!” she jokingly added.

Even though she demands little assistance, Sarah noted she still has it “so much easier” than most other moms. “I try very hard not to suggest there’s a hardship in my life,” she explained to the outlet. “I’m working by choice. [Most women] are doing it with very little financial support and resources, or maybe alone, without great options for child care.”

Because her Hollywood lifestyle allows her to give her kids everything they need, Sarah said she couldn’t feel more grateful. “Having come from where I did as a child, seeing how hard my mom worked and now seeing all the ways mothers work today to be good moms in various ways — we all want the same things, right?” she shared. “Children that are safe and well and taken care of.”

Scroll down below to learn all about Sarah and Matthew’s three kids!

James Wilkie Broderick

Sarah and Matthew welcomed their first child, James, on October 28, 2002. From the get-go, it seems he followed in his parents’ Hollywood footsteps.

In 2011, the youngster starred in the TV movie Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, according to IMDb. He’s also appeared on an episode of his mom’s show Sex and the City. During season 6, James played the baby son of character Carrie Bradshaw’s ex-boyfriend, Aidan Shaw.

James attended The Mountain School of Milton Academy in rural Vermont, from which he graduated in May 2021. In the fall, he became an Ivy Leaguer, beginning his freshman year at prestigious Brown University. Just before his high school commencement, SJP shared a photo of her son from behind and wrote, “We, all of us Parker-Brodericks are proud, weepy and so looking forward to celebrating your coming graduation. We love you so, dear son and brother.”

While Sarah Jessica never shows James’ face in her Instagram posts, her handsome son made a rare public appearance on December 8, 2021, at the New York premiere for his mom’s HBO Sex and the City revival, And Just Like That. He looked so dapper in a dark suit as he posed next to his talented parents. It was truly coming full circle, as SJP was pregnant with James while filming season 5 of SATC.

Tabitha Hodge and Marion “Loretta” Elwell Broderick

On June 22, 2009, Sarah and Matthew surprised the world when they welcomed twins via surrogate. “The girls are happy and enjoying life and learning. They’re really well,” the Failure to Launch star once told Us Weekly about her daughters. “Our kids are so smart you don’t need to do anything. They’re like little computers,” Matthew added.

While there is no word yet if the young girls will follow their parents’ decision to become actors, one thing is for sure: they already have their mother’s style. Whether they’re spotted on outings around New York City with their mama or posing for photos on Instagram, Tabitha and Loretta are always dressed in fashionable ensembles.

The young ladies headed to middle school in the fall of 2021. SJP noted in a June Instagram post, “So long to 6th grade. Hello to our rising 7th graders,” showing the girls heading off to their last day of school before the summer break with their backpacks on. As usual, she photographed her daughters from behind and didn’t show their faces. The last time Sarah Jessica took the girls to a public event was in 2018, when Tabitha and Loretta accompanied the actress to the New York City Ballet’s spring gala.