Sarah Jessica Parker forced to defend herself, public attacks naturally aging beauty and casual style

Carrie Bradshaw once said, “I will literally be the old woman who lived in her shoes.” But Sarah Jessica parker, the woman behind the sassy fashionista in the hit TV show Sex and the City, isn’t Jimmy Choo-obsessed, nor does she have a wardrobe filled with playful tutus and strappy slip dresses.Still, the confident 58-year-old actor is fielding hateful comments from the online population who can’t understand why her real-life persona is contrary to the modish character she plays.

Parker, who’s proudly aging naturally, gracefully and beautifully, answers back saying it’s, “just not a reality,” and “there’s no time to let vanity enter.” Keep reading to learn what the lovely Sarah Jessica Parker has to say about aging!
In her role as the beloved Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker served some iconic, oftentimes controversial, looks.

While her character was considered a trendsetter by women across the globe, Parker in real life, has never been an urban chic fashionista.
“It’s not the way I perceive myself, I’m so low on my priority list,” said Parker, who raised three children while she was at the height of her career. “I love beautiful clothes and am privileged enough to have access to a lot them…but they also are returned the next day. They are not mine.”

Keep reading to learn more…


In real life, the star admits that she prefers a practical style, which isn’t always popular with the demanding public.
Unsexiest woman alive
In fact, in 2008, she was named in a Maxim poll as the “Unsexiest Woman Alive.”
Shortly after she earned the unflattering title, Parker spoke with Grazia (through Daily Mail) and said, “Do I have big fake boobs, Botox and big lips? No. Do I fit some ideals and standards of some men writing in a men’s magazine? Maybe not.” The star of And Just Like That continues, “Am I really the unsexiest woman in the world? Wow! It’s kind of shocking when men…It’s so brutal in a way…”
Years later, the Family Stone star appeared at the Met Gala wearing a golden Dolce & Gabbana gown that she paired with an ornate nativity headpiece.


Though she was serving an incredibly unique and smashing look, the public only commented on her aging.
“Aye real quick, how old is Sarah Jessica Parker because [her] skin look like tree bark and I’m confused,” said one. A second writes, “Is that Sarah Jessica Parker? Oh gosh she looks so old and worn out.”
Then, in 2021, the Hocus Pocus star was lunching with Bravo star Andy Cohen. Parker was makeup free, her silvery hair tied back in a braided ponytail.
It didn’t take long for the online population to start spitting hate over her appearance. But, Cohen, who also has a head of grey hair, defended his friend.
“We were at lunch and there was a paparazzi, and she’s sitting next to me, white hair,” said Cohen, 55, of his own white hair. Speaking on The Drew Barrymore Show, he continued, “All the articles were ‘Sarah Jessica Parker, she’s going gray’ and ‘She looks old,’ and it was insanity.
Here she is sitting next to me, who’s gray, and people just missed the mark totally. It was so misogynistic.”
Following that, Parker spoke with Vogue and had a lot to say about unforgiving people and their unrealistic standards of beauty.
“There’s so much misogynist chatter… I’m sitting with Andy Cohen, and he has a full head of gray hair, and he’s exquisite. Why is it okay for him?” Parker continues, “‘She has too many wrinkles, she doesn’t have enough wrinkles.’ It almost feels as if people don’t want us to be perfectly okay with where we are, as if they almost enjoy us being pained by who we are today, whether we choose to age naturally and not look perfect, or whether you do something if that makes you feel better.


She adds, “I know what I look like. I have no choice. What am I going to do about it? Stop aging? Disappear?”
Influential woman
The title of “unsexist woman alive” was upstaged in 2022 when the Golden Globe winning actor was named by Time as one of its “100 most influential people in the world.”
Though she may not dress the part of Carrie, who’s the star of the TV series, two films and the reboot And Just Like That, Parker does own her own designer brand, SJP, which – not surprisingly – started as shoes.
The star of Honeymoon in Vegas is also a TV producer, the co-founder of the spirit “The Perfect Cosmo by SJP” (Carrie’s favorite drink), is involved with publishing, fragrances and has a wine label – to name a few.


And just like that
Also unlike Carrie and her hapless search for romance, the star of Footloose found love in the early 1990s with Matthew Broderick, the star of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
The adorable couple – who starred on Broadway together – married on May 19, 1997, and have been together ever since.
When Broderick was asked to reveal his secret for a successful marriage, he answered: “I don’t know the secret at all, but I, you know, I’m very grateful and I love her. It’s amazing. I mean, I can’t believe that it’s been that long. It doesn’t feel like it.”
The couple share three kids, son James Wilkie (born 2002), along with twins Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell, who joined the family in 2009, via surrogate.
The woman leads a busy life and should be applauded for her accomplishments, not criticized.


Speaking natural in real life, the actor said, “It’s not how I think of myself, and I think it’s probably the healthier approach.”
She continues, “It’s just not a reality – not when you have three kids, and you go to the market, and there are hungry people at home. You have a limited time to do it. There’s just no time to let vanity enter into that.”

I Promised a Homeless Man I’d Find Him a Family in One Evening – But First, We Went to a Salon and a Boutique

Mark meets Stuart, a homeless man, on a busy city street and makes an unusual promise to change his life in just one evening. He starts by giving Stuart a fresh haircut and buying him new clothes, determined to find him a family by the night’s end. But can Mark truly fulfill this bold promise and transform Stuart’s life?

A homeless man | Source: Freepik

A homeless man | Source: Freepik

You never know who you’ll encounter in life and how they might change your world.

I’m Mark, and a few days ago, I had this wholesome experience I will never forget.

So, I was sitting on a busy city street, munching on my sandwich during lunch break.

A man holding a half-eaten sandwich | Source: Pexels

A man holding a half-eaten sandwich | Source: Pexels

Out of nowhere, this scruffy-looking guy walks up to me and hands me my wallet.

“Hey, you dropped this,” he said.

I was stunned. “Thanks, man! I didn’t even notice. What’s your name?” I asked, genuinely curious.

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A wallet | Source: Pexels

“Stuart,” he replied with a shy smile.

“I’m Mark,” I said, shaking his hand. “I’m a barber. How about I repay you with a fresh haircut?”

Stuart looked down at his worn-out clothes and shrugged. “Why bother? I got no one to impress. Nobody cares about a bum like me.”

I imagined being in Stuart’s shoes, and his words hit me right in the feels. I knew I had to do something more.

A man thinking about something | Source: Pexels

A man thinking about something | Source: Pexels

“How about this,” I said, my mind racing. “I bet you I can find you a family in one evening!”

Stuart laughed, thinking I was joking, but I grabbed his hand. “Bet on it!”

I could see he wasn’t really sure, but he agreed.

We headed straight to my shop. “Come on in, Stuart,” I said, holding the door open for him as we arrived. The place was buzzing with activity. My colleagues and a few customers gave us curious looks as we walked in.

Inside a barbershop | Source: Freepik

Inside a barbershop | Source: Freepik

I pointed to the chair. “Take a seat, Stuart. Let’s see what we can do.”

Stuart hesitated for a moment but then sat down. I draped the cape over him and got to work. “You’re in for a treat,” I said, picking up my clippers.

A man cutting hair | Source: Pexels

A man cutting hair | Source: Pexels

As I started cutting his hair, I could see the change happening right before my eyes. The scruffy, tired look began to disappear. Stuart was getting a fresh start, and it showed.

“How’s it looking?” Stuart asked, a bit nervous.

A smiley man at a hair salon | Source: Freepik

A smiley man at a hair salon | Source: Freepik

“Trust me, you’re going to look great,” I replied, focusing on giving him the best cut possible. Other barbers started to gather around, watching the transformation.

“Wow, Mark, you’re doing wonders,” one of them said, impressed.

A hairdresser standing in a barber shop | Source: Freepik

A hairdresser standing in a barber shop | Source: Freepik

When I was done, I turned the chair around so Stuart could see himself in the mirror.

His eyes widened. “Is that really me?” he asked, touching his newly styled beard and hair.

“Yep, that’s you,” I said, smiling. “What do you think?”

An elderly man looking into a mirror | Source: Freepik

An elderly man looking into a mirror | Source: Freepik

Stuart grinned, looking a bit shy. “I feel like a new man. But do you think it’s too fancy for a guy like me?”

Everyone in the shop chuckled.

“Not at all,” I said. “You deserve this.”

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A man laughing | Source: Pexels

Stuart’s confidence seemed to soar. He stood up a bit straighter, and there was a sparkle in his eye that hadn’t been there before. “Thanks, Mark. This feels amazing,” he said.

But it wasn’t over yet. After the haircut, I decided it was time to get Stuart some new clothes.

Outfits on display inside a boutique | Source: Pexels

Outfits on display inside a boutique | Source: Pexels

We walked over to a nearby clothing boutique. As we stepped inside, the staff greeted us with friendly smiles.

“Hi there! How can we help you today?” one of them asked.

“We need to find my friend Stuart here some stylish clothes,” I said, patting Stuart on the back. Stuart looked around, a bit overwhelmed. “I’ve never been in a place like this,” he whispered to me.

“Don’t worry, we’ll find something great,” I assured him. The staff quickly got to work, bringing out various outfits for Stuart to try.

A man selecting clothes | Source: Pexels

A man selecting clothes | Source: Pexels

His reactions were priceless. “These pants are so tight! How do people breathe in these?” he said, making everyone laugh.

I handed him a shirt. “Just try it on, Stuart. You’ll look great.”

He reluctantly took the clothes and went into the changing room. A few minutes later, he came out, looking unsure. “How do I look?” he asked.

A man looking at outfits curiously | Source: Freepik

A man looking at outfits curiously | Source: Freepik

“Wow, Stuart, you look fantastic!” I said, giving him a thumbs up. The staff nodded in agreement.

Stuart looked at himself in the mirror, turning this way and that. “I feel like I’m wearing someone else’s clothes,” he said with a laugh. “But they do look nice.”

An older man in a suit | Source: Midjourney

An older man in a suit | Source: Midjourney

“Exactly, that’s the point,” I said. “You deserve to feel good about yourself.”

After trying on a few more outfits and making everyone laugh with his witty comments, Stuart finally settled on an outfit that made him feel comfortable yet stylish.

“I think I’ll stick with this one,” he said, smiling.

A confident elderly man in a suit | Source: Pexels

A confident elderly man in a suit | Source: Pexels

“Great choice,” I said. “You’re looking sharp, my friend.”

Stuart’s confidence seemed to grow even more. “Thanks, Mark. I really appreciate this,” he said, enveloping me in a hug.

“No problem. We’re just getting started,” I said, feeling excited about what was to come.

An elderly man hugging a young man | Source: Pexels

An elderly man hugging a young man | Source: Pexels

With Stuart looking sharp, we decided to grab dinner at a cozy café.

As we walked in, Stuart seemed nervous. “I haven’t been to a place like this in years,” he admitted.

“Relax, Stuart. It’s just dinner. Enjoy it,” I said, guiding him to a table.

Inside a cafe | Source: Unsplash

Inside a cafe | Source: Unsplash

We sat down and ordered some food. While we waited, I pulled out my phone. “How about we set up a date for you?” I suggested.

“A date? You’re serious?” Stuart asked, his eyes widening.

“Why not? Let’s give it a shot,” I said, smiling.

A happy man using his phone | Source: Pexels

A happy man using his phone | Source: Pexels

I registered him on a dating site and quickly set up a profile. Within minutes, we got a response from a woman named Linda. She agreed to meet us at the café.

When Linda arrived, she seemed interested at first. Stuart stood up and introduced himself, looking a bit nervous. “Hi, I’m Stuart,” he said, offering his hand.

A beautiful senior woman | Source: Freepik

A beautiful senior woman | Source: Freepik

Linda shook his hand, but her smile faded as we talked. When she found out Stuart was homeless, her expression changed.

“You should have been honest,” she said, standing up abruptly.

“Wait, Linda, he’s a great guy,” I tried to explain, but she was already walking out the door.

Stuart sat back down, looking dejected.

An elderly man looking sad | Source: Pexels

An elderly man looking sad | Source: Pexels

“I’m sorry, Stuart,” I said, feeling bad for him.

To my surprise, he smiled. “It’s alright, Mark. Today is still one of the best days of my life. It reminded me of when I used to go out with friends and meet girls.”

I didn’t know what to do at that point. I had promised him I would help him find a family, and I knew that I had failed to do so.

But the next morning, on my way to work, I saw something that made me stop in my tracks.

A man walking on a road | Source: Pexels

A man walking on a road | Source: Pexels

Stuart was sitting outside a supermarket, chatting with a woman. They were both smiling and laughing.

I walked over, curious. “Hey, Stuart!” I called out, waving.

“Mark! Good to see you,” Stuart replied, standing up and giving me a big smile. “I want you to meet Maria.”

A happy elderly couple | Source: Pexels

A happy elderly couple | Source: Pexels

Maria stood up and shook my hand. “Hi, Mark. It’s nice to meet you,” she said warmly.

“Nice to meet you too, Maria,” I said, looking at Stuart with a raised eyebrow. “Where did you two meet?”

“Believe it or not, we met last night after the date fiasco,” Stuart said with a chuckle. “Maria was kind enough to sit and talk with me. We’ve been chatting ever since.”

Maria smiled at Stuart. “Stuart told me everything. I’ve had my own struggles, so I understand where he’s coming from.”

A couple holding hands | Source: Pexels

A couple holding hands | Source: Pexels

I felt a surge of happiness and pride. “That’s wonderful to hear,” I said, genuinely moved. “You two seem to get along really well.”

“We do,” Stuart said, looking at Maria with a grateful smile. “Thanks to you, Mark. That bet led to something really good.”

“I’m just glad to see you happy, Stuart. You deserve this,” I said, and we shared a hug.

A happy man | Source: Pexels

A happy man | Source: Pexels

I still can’t believe it all happened.

Life has a funny way of surprising us, doesn’t it? Stuart found a friend, and maybe even a family, through a series of events that started with a lost wallet. And I learned that sometimes, all it takes is a little compassion to change someone’s life.

Have you ever witnessed something like this or changed someone’s life for the better?

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