THE WRITER
Carrie Bradshaw (Sex and the City) played by Sarah
Jessica Parker
“I
will never be the woman with the perfect hair, who can wear white and not spill
on it.”
Carrie Bradshaw was a character that really represented
the journey of maturity for me. When first introduced to Carrie she really
shows the delusions of grandeur that come with youth; she believes she knows
how the world works and the world validates this fantasy. It is only when she
enters her first real relationship that she notices her insecurities and negative
traits. She has ideas of what her relationship should be and how it looks on
the outside and this is ultimately the catalyst for the destruction of the
relationship. After 6 series with Carrie we see the relationships she endures
shape her and she realises that what makes her mature is the recognition of her
major flaws.
Another aspect of Carrie that really makes the character
is Sarah Jessica Parker’s performance. Many people slate Parker for her acting
ability but I truly believe she creates a unique and stand out performance as
Carrie. It is never over the top and is mostly based on small nuances that
bring reality to a character that, overall, should be deemed unlikable. From
the very first scene of the TV show to the last scene of the second film,
Parker knows Bradshaw. Even in the, let’s say…’shaky’ second film, Parker makes
all of Carrie bad choices (damn those writers) believable, relatable and, most
importantly, forgivable.
If I had to pick one favourite scene to highlight Carrie
Bradshaw and Sarah Jessica Parker, it would be in episode 1 of season 3, where
Carrie breaks down upon discovering that Big has re-married. It’s a truly
emotional moment, but so contained, nuanced and, most crucially, real.
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