Where are Sex and the City’s men now – and who returned in And Just Like That? From Desperate Housewives’ Kyle MacLachlan and the late Willie Garson, to Chris Noth aka Carrie’s flame, Mr Big

Jun 17 , 2024

Where are the men in Sex and the City now? From John Corbett to Chris Noth. Photos: TNS

Sex and the City – the show that defined an era with its bold take on relationships, fashion and city life – celebrated its 26th birthday last week. From the cocktails and conversation to the heartthrobs and heartbreaks, the show wasn’t just about the fab four, but also about the unforgettable men who stole their hearts.

Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kim Cattrall starred in Sex and the City in the 90s. Photo: HBO/Newsmakers

The show’s male cast grabbed just as much attention as the four leading ladies of the HBO hit – Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon and Kim Cattrall. From Chris Noth to John Corbett and beyond, here is what the actors have been up to since the series’ six-season run and two movies – with some still making an appearance in the ongoing sequel series, And Just Like That.

1. John Corbett, 63

John Corbett starred in Sex and the City as Aidan Shaw. Photo: The Picture Desk

Before playing Carrie’s on-again-off-again beau Aidan Shaw, John Corbett was already a star, snagging an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role on the 90s television series Northern Exposure.

Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Aidan (John Corbett) will reunite in season two of And Just Like That … Photo: TNS

On SATC, Aidan’s relationship with Carrie was a roller coaster marked by a broken engagement and a fling with Mr Big. After the show, Corbett shone in movies like My Big Fat Greek Wedding and series like Parenthood.

But he’s not only an actor – he’s also a country singer with two albums, and he’s lived with his wife, Bo Derek, since 2002, per Us Weekly.

2. Chris Noth, 69

Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth on the set of Sex and the City. Photo: HBO/Getty Images/TNS

After SATC, the two-time Golden Globe nominee, best known for his role as Mr Big – Carrie’s charismatic but commitment-phobic boyfriend on the show – starred as Peter Florrick on The Good Wife and appeared in shows like Tyrant and Gone.

Chris Noth was accused of sexually assaulting two women in separate encounters that took place in 2004 and 2015; Noth claimed that the encounters were consensual. Photo: AP

However, his career faced controversy with multiple sexual assault allegations in late 2021. According to Variety, following these allegations, Noth was dropped by A3 Artists Agency and fired from CBS’s The Equalizer.

3. Willie Garson, 57

Willie Garson died at the age of 57 in September 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE

Outside her fabulous quartet, Carrie’s other bestie was the ever-chic Stanford Blatch, played by Willie Garson. Stanford’s hilarious rivalry with Anthony – their antagonism kicked off following a disastrous first date arranged by Charlotte – ended in an unexpected marriage in the second SATC movie. Also known for his role as Mozzie on White Collar, Garson had a dazzling career with over 50 films and 300 TV episodes, per his IMDB page.

Sadly, he passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2021 at 57. Garson, an accomplished poker player, adopted his son Nathen in 2010 and was filming And Just Like That, the awaited Sex and The City sequel, just before his untimely passing.

4. Kyle MacLachlan, 65

Kyle MacLachlan has also appeared in shows including Desperate Housewives and How I Met Your Mother. Photo: Getty Images

Kyle MacLachlan, known before SATC for his roles in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, played Charlotte’s ex-husband Trey MacDougal. Since then, he’s joined shows like Desperate Housewives and How I Met Your Mother.

Kyle MacLachlan on the cover of Hunger Magazine. Photo: @kyle_maclachlan/Instagram

Before SATC, he won a Golden Globe for Twin Peaks and earned Emmy nominations in 1990 and 1991. Per Us Weekly, he reprised his role as Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks: The Return in 2017, co-owns a wine label, and is a father.

He’s also ventured into the world of true crime podcasts. According to Podcast News Daily, he co-hosts Varnamtown, a series that dives into real-life investigations, teaming up with journalist Joshua Davis.

5. David Eigenberg, 60

David Eigenberg was Steve Brady, Miranda’s boyfriend in Sex and the City. Photo: The Picture Desk

Eigenberg – beloved for his role as Steve Brady, Miranda’s boyfriend – won fans over with his persistence and charm. He has a long-running role starring as firefighter Christopher Herrmann on Chicago Fire since 2012.

David Eisenberg in a scene from And Just Like that. Photo: @davideisenberg/Instagram

Off-screen, he’s married to Chrysti Eigenberg and is a proud father of two, according to NBC. In the past few years, the actor has struggled with hearing loss, but he’s committed to talking openly about it, serving as an inspiration to many, per MSN.

6. Mikhail Baryshnikov, 76

Sarah Jessica Parker with Mikhail Baryshnikov in Sex and the City. Photo: Reuters.

In the final season of Sex and the City, Mikhail Baryshnikov played Aleksandr Petrovsky, Carrie’s artistic and aloof lover who whisks her away to Paris. Renowned for his extraordinary ballet career, Baryshnikov was a principal dancer with both the New York City Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre, later becoming its artistic director, per The Guardian. He also founded the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City.

Mikhail Baryshnikov performing in theatre shows in 2000s. Photo: Joan Marcus

Baryshnikov has four children, including a daughter with Jessica Lange and three with wife Lisa Rinehart, per Hollywood Life.

Fame and celebrity

It’s not just the 4 leading ladies, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon and Kim Cattrall, who saw their careers changed with the show – so did the men, from John Corbett to David Eigenberg
Chris Noth later starred in The Good Wife, earning him a Golden Globe nomination – but he was later accused of sexual assault and was dropped by his agency