Dalip Celbeqiri
Sarah Jessica Parker, known for her portrayal of fashion icon Carrie Bradshaw in “Sex and the City,” frequently makes headlines for her unique off-screen appearance. Most recently, she has faced criticism for embracing her natural gray hair during a public appearance.
Throughout the series, Sarah Jessica Parker effortlessly sported some of the most iconic looks in the history of American television.
Women followed the fashion looks and hairstyles of the actress, who was regarded as a trendsetter.
Unlike her on-screen persona of Carrie Bradshaw, her real-life personality is quite distinct. In a 2012 interview with People magazine, she revealed that while she enjoyed portraying the character in “Sex and the City,” she couldn’t identify with her in real life.
She said: “It’s not how I think of myself, and I think it’s probably the healthier approach. 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.”
The actress has discussed her lifestyle and methods for maintaining happiness and health in multiple interviews.
The 56-year-old told Vogue: “To be honest, I’ve never given much thought to [my attitude toward beauty]; it’s never been that I’m without vanity – that would be complete nonsense – but I think that as time passes, you buy the things you enjoy, you learn how to put your cosmetics on in the way that feels most natural to you.”
Following the conclusion of the series, she is frequently compared to her iconic character, Carrie Bradshaw, whenever she appears in the public eye.
Sarah Jessica Parker has frequently faced criticism for her appearance, even at high-profile events such as the Met Gala, but the actress typically brushes off the hate with humor and indifference.
“So, what’s the point of criticism? I can’t understand it. You wear something at an event because you like it, and then there will always be someone who won’t like you, your dress, or maybe your hairstyle. I don’t understand people.” she said.
Despite Sarah Jessica Parker’s patience and indifference towards the bullies, the criticisms regarding her natural appearance never ceased, making it difficult for the actress to deal with her detractors.
The actress was deeply affected when Maxim’s 2008 poll named her the “Unsexiest Woman Alive.”
She told Grazia Magazine: “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. Am I the unsexiest woman in the world? Wow! It’s kind of shocking when men… “It’s so brutal in a way, so filled with rage and anger.”
The pointless poll and subsequent hate affected not only the actress but also her husband, actor Matthew Broderick, who was understandably annoyed by the situation.
She said: “It upset him (Broderick) because it also has to do with his judgment. It’s the condemnation; it’s insane. What can I do? I guess you can’t please all people.”
The criticism continued when she was photographed by the paparazzi during a lunch date with Andy Cohen, sporting a no-makeup look and natural gray hair.
Her appearance became the subject of discussion, and she faced renewed criticism and unkind remarks.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s appearance with gray hair prompted ageist comments, but the actress didn’t let the criticism slide and clapped back at her haters.
Speaking to Vogue Magazine, Sarah Jessica Parker acknowledged that she cannot please everyone and that it is not her responsibility to do so.
She said: “It almost feels as if people don’t want us to be perfectly OK 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. I know what I look like. I have no choice. What am I going to do about it? Stop aging? Disappear?”
Andy Cohen came to his friend’s defense, calling out those who criticized Sarah for her natural appearance as mean-spirited, self-centered, and misogynistic.
What do you think about the criticism that Sarah Jessica Parker received for embracing her natural gray hair in public?
