Sarah Jessica Parker vs Kim Cattrall: The SATC Feud
The legendary Sex and the City feud between Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones was even more dramatic off-screen. Sarah Jessica Parker built a $200 million empire as the face of the franchise, while Kim Cattrall's Samantha became a breakout cultural icon. With 2 Emmys to 0, $3.2M per episode to $500K, and a feud spanning decades — their rivalry remains one of Hollywood's most fascinating.
Comparison
| Category | Sarah Jessica Parker ⭐ | Kim Cattrall |
|---|---|---|
| 📊 Career Statistics | ||
| Years Active | 1974–present (51+ years) | 1975–present (50+ years) |
| Film Credits (approx.) | 35+ (Footloose, Hocus Pocus, Ed Wood, Mars Attacks!, SATC films) | 30+ (Porky's, Police Academy, Mannequin, Star Trek VI, SATC films) |
| TV Credits | 10+ (Square Pegs, SATC, Divorce, AJLT) | 15+ (SATC, Sensitive Skin, Tell Me a Story, How I Met Your Father) |
| Iconic Role | Carrie Bradshaw vs Samantha Jones — both equally iconic; Carrie is the narrator & protagonist, Samantha is a breakout cultural phenomenon | |
| Broadway/West End Stage | Broadway: Annie (1979), Plaza Suite (2020) | Broadway: Private Lives, Wild Honey; West End: Antony and Cleopatra, Sweet Bird of Youth |
| ⚔️ Head-to-Head: The SATC Feud | ||
| The Core Dispute | Lead actress, executive producer, face of the franchise; wanted Cattrall included | Felt undervalued, paid less, believed friendship was never real off-screen |
| 2017: 'Not Friends' Reveal | Did not respond directly | Told Piers Morgan: "We were never friends. It was a workplace." |
| 2018: Brother's Death | Sent condolences on Instagram (publicly) | Furious response: accused SJP of exploiting tragedy for "good girl PR" |
| 2023: AJLT Cameo | Brief cameo in season 2 finale — mutual professional ceasefire | |
| 🏆 Awards & Honours | ||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | 2 wins, 10 nominations | 0 wins, 5 nominations |
| Golden Globe Awards | 4 wins, 9 nominations | 1 win, 4 nominations |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | 3 wins | 2 wins |
| Time 100 Most Influential (2022) | Honoured | N/A |
| 📋 Personal Data | ||
| Age | 61 (born March 25, 1965) | 69 (born August 21, 1956) |
| Birthplace | Nelsonville, Ohio, USA | Liverpool, England (raised in Canada) |
| Height | ~5'3" (1.60 m) | ~5'7" (1.70 m) |
| Spouse/Partner | Matthew Broderick (m. 1997, 28 yrs, 3 children) | Russell Thomas (m. 2025); 3 previous marriages |
| Children | 3 (1 biological son, twin daughters via surrogacy) | 0 |
| 💰 Earnings | ||
| Estimated Net Worth | $200 million | $60 million |
| SATC TV Salary (final seasons) | $3.2M per episode (as star + EP) | $350K–$500K per episode |
| SATC Film Salary (per film) | $15–20M per film (incl. backend) | $5–10M per film |
| Endorsement/Perfume Revenue | Gap contract ($38M), SJP fragrance line, SJP Collection footwear | Tetley Tea, Pepsi One, Bacardi ads (modest) |
| Production / Business Ventures | Pretty Matches production co., SJP Lit imprint, Invivo wine, SJP Collection | EP on Sensitive Skin, Filthy Rich; limited business empire |
| 🎬 Key Projects | ||
| Sex and the City (TV) | Carrie Bradshaw — Lead, 94 episodes | Samantha Jones — Main cast, 94 episodes |
| Sex and the City (Films) | Anchored full franchise: SATC (2008), SATC 2 (2010), AJLT (2021–2025) | Skipped AJLT S1, cameo only in S2 |
| Hocus Pocus Franchise | Sarah Sanderson — Hocus Pocus (1993), Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) | N/A |
| 80s Pop Culture Franchises | N/A | Porky's (1982), Police Academy (1984), Mannequin (1987) |
| Star Trek VI | N/A | Lt. Valeris — memorable Star Trek villain |
| 📈 Legacy & Impact | ||
| Cultural Icon Status | Carrie Bradshaw is a top-10 greatest female TV character; Samantha revolutionised depictions of female sexuality — both iconic | |
| Post-SATC Career | Divorce (HBO, 3 seasons), AJLT (3 seasons), Hocus Pocus 2, Booker Prize judge | Filthy Rich (Fox), Queer as Folk (Peacock), Glamorous (Netflix) |
| Production & Creative Control | Pretty Matches (founded 2005), SJP Lit imprint (Zando) | Limited production infrastructure |
| Longevity & Reinvention | Broadway → TV star → producer → publisher → wine entrepreneur → returning to SATC universe | Film supporting player → TV star → West End stage → TV dramas |