Sarah Jessica Parker Through the Years: Photos of ‘SATC’ Star From Younger Days to Now

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Christina Casiano

October 6, 2023 10:16AM EDT

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Take a look back at Sarah Jessica Parker throughout her incredible career in Hollywood, here.

Sarah, a true icon, and actress known for famed shows and movies like ‘Hocus Pocus’, ‘Failure to Launch’, ‘Divorce’, and, of course, ‘Sex and the City,’ turns 58, today, March 25. SATC was what ultimately made SJP a household name, when it premiered in 1999. As Carrie Bradshaw, she played a newspaper columnist with a seemingly unlimited clothes budget, relationship drama, and three best friends. It ran until 2004, and spawned two movies.

Sarah was in a relationship with Robert Downey Jr. from 1984 to 1991; they ultimately split as he battled drug addiction. One of her brothers introduced her to her now-husband, Matthew Broderick, at a comedy club in 1997. They married that year, and have three kids together: son James, and twin daughters Marion and Tabitha.

Check out the star’s evolution in photos here.

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Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘Annie’

Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘Annie’ — Here, SJP, who played the lead role of Annie in the Broadway musical “Annie”, poses for a portrait during a break in rehearsal for “The New York Kids” at the NY Press Club Show in New York.

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Sarah Jessica Parker In ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’

Sarah Jessica Parker In ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ — Sarah Jessica Parker was the star of the 1985 musical comedy ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’. The film is about a new girl in town who joins a TV dance competition. It also features a young Shannen Doherty and Helen Hunt and is considered a cult classic.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Drops Books In ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’

Sarah Jessica Parker Drops Books In ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ — Sarah Jessica Parker plays army brat Janey in ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’. The movie was inspired by the Cyndi Lauper song of the same name.

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Sarah Jessica Parker In 1994

Sarah Jessica Parker In 1994 — From the start, Sarah Jessica Parker was a fashion icon. She stuns the Council Of Fashion Designers Awards in 1994.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At ‘The Road to Wellville’ Premiere With Matthew Broderick

Sarah Jessica Parker At ‘The Road to Wellville’ Premiere With Matthew Broderick — Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick keep close at the premiere of ‘The Road to Wellville’ on Sept. 10 1994. The pair have outlasted many Hollywood couples, through their nearly 3-decade romance. They were introduced by one of Parker’s brothers before their off-Broadway play ‘Sylvia’ in 1995. The couple wed in 1997 in a civil ceremony. They have twin daughters named Tabitha and Marion and a son named James.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Becomes An Icon On ‘Sex And The City’

Sarah Jessica Parker Becomes An Icon On ‘Sex And The City’ — Sarah Jessica Parker would catapult from fame into superstardom when she began her run as Carrie Bradshaw on ‘Sex And The City’ in 1998. She became synonymous with the character, who is a stylish New York City writer navigating her messy 30s.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 1994 Emmys

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 1994 Emmys — Sarah Jessica Parker dazzles in yellow Anna Molinari at the 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 1999. She would win the first of her 2 Emmy Awards that night.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Celebrates Her 2000 Golden Globes Win

Sarah Jessica Parker Celebrates Her 2000 Golden Globes Win — Sarah Jessica Parker celebrates her Golden Globe win at the 57th annual awards on Jan. 23 2000. The actress wore a look perfectly suited for her character, donning a sheer, beaded Richard Tyler gown with thin halter straps.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2000 Emmys

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2000 Emmys — Date night! Sarah Jessica Parker ruffled some feathers in a dreamy Oscar de la Renta design while at the 2000 Emmys. The look was a nod to the opening credits of ‘Sex And The City’. SJP’s dapper date was a suit-wearing Matthew Broderick.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2001 SAG Awards

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2001 SAG Awards — Sarah Jessica Parker holds up her SAG Awards trophy after the March 11 celebration in 2001. At the awards, she bared a bit of belly in a beaded black bandeau and matching skirt with Mary Jane heels.

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Sarah Jessica Parker In 2002

Sarah Jessica Parker In 2002 — Sarah Jessica Parker is the center of attention at the premiere of ‘Sex And The City’ season 5. She wore a blush empire-waist dress by Narciso Rodriguez to the event at NYC’s Natural History Museum on July 16 2002. Sarah was expecting her eldest son James at the time.

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Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick With Baby James In 2002

Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick With Baby James In 2002 — Proud parents! Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick welcomed son James Wilkie Broderick on Oct. 28 2002. They smile while leaving New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital with the newborn on Nov. 1 2002.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2003 Emmys

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2003 Emmys — Sarah Jessica Parker stuns at the 55Th Annual Primetime Emmys on Sep. 21 2003. She wore a dreamy Chanel Couture gown to the affair.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2004 Golden Globes

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2004 Golden Globes — Sarah Jessica Parker takes home her 4th Golden Globe. She donned glittery, moss green Chanel to the Jan. 2004 event.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The New York Ballet In 2004

Sarah Jessica Parker At The New York Ballet In 2004 — Sarah Jessica Parker delights in bright green at the New York Ballet’s Spring Gala May 5 2004. Her frock was by Oscar de la Renta, one of the star’s go-to fashion designers.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2005 SAG Awards

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2005 SAG Awards — Sarah Jessica Parker is pretty in polka dots for the 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. She rocked Yves Saint Laurent to the event on Feb. 5 2005.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The Premiere Of ‘The Family Stone’

Sarah Jessica Parker At The Premiere Of ‘The Family Stone’ — Sarah Jessica Parker is stylish in a sleek look from Calvin Klein designer Francisco Costa at the premiere of her film ‘The Family Stone’ on Dec. 6 2005. The movie also features Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson, Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Luke Wilson, Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams, and Tyrone Giordano.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2005 Golden Globes

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2005 Golden Globes — Sarah Jessica Parker is elegant in black at the 2006 Golden Globes, where she was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. The dress was by Rochas and she carried a Bottega Venta clutch.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The Premiere Of ‘Failure To Launch’

Sarah Jessica Parker At The Premiere Of ‘Failure To Launch’ — Sarah Jessica Parker stunned in sexy black sequins at the Failure To Launch premiere on Mar. 8 2006. The dress was by Sonia Rykiel.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2007 Golden Globes

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2007 Golden Globes — Sarah Jessica Parker commands attention at the 64th Golden Globes on Jan 15 2007. She paired a champagne-hued L’Wren Scott dress with a Christian Louboutin clutch.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At A 2017 Valentino Tribute

Sarah Jessica Parker At A 2017 Valentino Tribute — Sarah Jessica Parker graces Valentino’s 45th Anniversary Celebration Gala in Rome, Italy on July 7 2007. She wowed in an asymmetrical black look by the Italian designer.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The Premiere Of The ‘Sex and the City’ Movie

Sarah Jessica Parker At The Premiere Of The ‘Sex and the City’ Movie — Sarah Jessica Parker oozes star-power wearing Versace at the Berlin, Germany premiere of the ‘Sex and the City’ movie on May 15 2008. The movie was a blockbuster, raking in over $418,000,000 worldwide.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2008 Premiere Of ‘Sex and the City’

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2008 Premiere Of ‘Sex and the City’ — Sarah Jessica Parker looks like a Greek goddess at the New York premiere of the ‘Sex and the City’ film movie on May 27 2008. She showcased her decolletage in a shimmering Nina Ricci design with a heart-shaped neckline.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2009 Oscars

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2009 Oscars — Sarah Jessica Parker is ethereal in white and gold Dior at the 2009 Academy Awards Arrivals on Feb. 22 2009. She presented Best Art Direction alongside Daniel Craig at the event.

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Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew BroderickAt The 2010 Oscars

Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew BroderickAt The 2010 Oscars — Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick dress to the nines at the 2010 Oscars. She was glowing in silky Chanel with silver details at the neckline. SJP presented the Best Costume award at the event.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2018 Met Gala

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2018 Met Gala — Sarah Jessica Parker looks regal at the 2018 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit. She glittered in gilded Dolce Alta Moda at the annual fashion celebration. That year’s theme was ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination’. Her headpiece from milliner Philip Treacy featured a full nativity scene inside.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2019 GLAAD Media Awards

Sarah Jessica Parker At The 2019 GLAAD Media Awards — Sarah Jessica Parker was fashion-forward at the 30TH Annual GLAAD Media Awards in March 2019. She turned heads in a wild Elie Saab design during the event, which she attended with friend Andy Cohen.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The New York City Ballet In 2019

Sarah Jessica Parker At The New York City Ballet In 2019 — Sarah Jessica Parker goes all out in billowing pink Zac Posen for the New York City Ballet Fashion Fall Gala at Lincoln Center on Sep. 26 2019. SJP and the designer helped raise $2.6 million for the ballet at the event.

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Sarah Jessica Parker At The Premiere Of ‘And Just Like That…’

Sarah Jessica Parker At The Premiere Of ‘And Just Like That…’ — Sarah Jessica Parker looks like a princess at the premiere of the ‘Sex And The City’ reboot ‘And Just Like That…’ in New York on Dec. 8, 2021. She wore a grey and pink Oscar de la Renta dress which was a subtle nod to her look from the ‘SATC’ opening credits.

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Sarah Jessica Parker at ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Premiere

Sarah Jessica Parker at ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Premiere — Sarah Jessica Parker attends the premiere of ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ in Sept. 2022. She wore a floral ensemble and pink pants to the event, where she walked the red carpet.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Filming ‘And Just Like That…’ Season 2

Sarah Jessica Parker Filming ‘And Just Like That…’ Season 2 — Sarah Jessica Parker films a scene for season 2 of the ‘Sex and the City’ revival, ‘And Just Like That…’ in March 2023. She got into character as Carrie Bradshaw for the scene in NYC.

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