The ‘Sex and the City’ Cast Has Changed so Much Over the Last 20 Years — See the Stars Then and Now!
Can you believe today officially marks 20 years since Sex and the City premiered on HBO back in 1998? We can't! To commemorate our favorite series' anniversary, we're bringing you side-by-side pics of the show's iconic cast — including Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, and more! — to show you just how much they've changed over the last two decades. Scroll down to see the SATC cast then and now!
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Sarah Jessica Parker (Carrie Bradshaw)
Mom-of-three SJP is known for starring in movies LA Story, Hocus Pocus, The First Wives Club, The Family Stone, and Failure to Launch. She has won four Golden Globes and three SAGs for her role on SATC.
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Jason Lewis (Jerry "Smith" Jerrod)
Since SATC, Jason has starred in the TV movie Tribute and in the feature films The Pardon and Running Wild.
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John Corbett (Aidan Shaw)
The actor is most known for starring on TV shows Northern Exposure, SATC, United States of Tara, and Parenthood. He also had a lead role in the 2002 movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
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![Cynthia nixon](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cynthia-nixon.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Cynthia Nixon (Miranda Hobbes)
In addition to SATC, Cynthia is famous for her roles in films Amadeus, The Pelican Brief, 5 Flights Up, and Stockholm, Pennsylvania. The mom-of-three has also starred on Broadway in The Philadelphia Story and Rabbit Hole.
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![Kim cattrall](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/kim-cattrall.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones)
In addition to playing Samantha on SATC, the actress is known for starring in several stage productions including Private Lives, Antony & Cleopatra, and Sweet Bird of Youth.
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![Kristin davis](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/kristin-davis.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Kristin Davis (Charlotte York-Goldenblatt)
Before SATC, Kristin starred on the hit 90s show, Melrose Place. Kristin has also appeared in movies including Deck the Halls and Couples Retreat.
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![Chris noth](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/chris-noth.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Chris Noth ("Mr. Big"/John James Preston)
Chris is most recognized for his roles as Det. Mike Logan on Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent and as "Mr. Big" on SATC.
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![Kyle maclachlan](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/kyle-maclachlan.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Kyle MacLachlan (Trey MacDougal)
Kyle is most known for his roles on TV shows Twin Peaks, SATC, Desperate Housewives, How I Met Your Mother, Portlandia, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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David Eigenberg (Steve Brady)
David is now starring on the hit NBC show Chicago Fire.
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![Evan handler](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/evan-handler.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Evan Handler (Harry Goldenblatt)
In addition to SATC, the actor previously starred on the Showtime drama Californication and the popular TV show American Crime Story.
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Mikhail Baryshnikov (Aleksandr Petrovsky)
Mikhail is known for being one of the greatest ballet dancers in history. In addition to appearing on SATC, his acting credits include the 1977 film The Turning Point, for which he received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination.
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Willie Garson (Stanford Blatch)
The actor has appeared in more than 50 movies and on several TV shows. He is now appearing on the USA series White Collar.
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Mario Cantone (Anthony Marantino)
Mario is a successful stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He is now known for being a regular guest host on The View.