History of Candace Bushnell in Timeline
Candace Bushnell is an American author, journalist, and television producer, known for her column in The New York Observer which became the basis for the successful Sex and the City franchise. The franchise includes a bestselling anthology, a popular HBO series (1998-2004), and two movies. Bushnell's work significantly impacted popular culture, particularly regarding discussions about relationships, sex, and female friendships in a modern, urban setting.
December 1, 1958: Candace Bushnell Born
On December 1, 1958, Candace Bushnell, the American author, journalist, and television producer, was born.
1993: Writing for The New York Observer
In 1993, Bushnell began writing for The New York Observer.
1994: Creation of Sex and the City Column
From 1994 to 1996, Candace Bushnell created a humorous column for The New York Observer called "Sex and the City", based on her dating experiences.
1994: Wrote for The New York Observer
In 1994, Candace Bushnell began writing a column for The New York Observer, which she continued until 1996.
1995: Met Ron Galotti
In 1995, Candace Bushnell met publishing executive Ron Galotti, who became the inspiration for the character Mr. Big in "Sex and the City".
1996: End of Sex and the City Column
In 1996, Candace Bushnell concluded her "Sex and the City" column for The New York Observer.
1997: Publication of Sex and the City Anthology
In 1997, Bushnell's "Sex and the City" columns were published in an anthology, also called Sex and the City.
1998: Sex and the City aired on HBO
In 1998, HBO aired the hit series "Sex and the City" based on Bushnell's book of the same name. The series ran until 2004.
2001: Published 4 Blondes
In 2001, Candace Bushnell published her international bestselling novel "4 Blondes".
2002: Marriage to Charles Askegard
In 2002, Candace Bushnell married Charles Askegard.
2003: Published Trading Up
In 2003, Candace Bushnell released her international bestselling novel "Trading Up".
2004: Sex and the City Ended
In 2004, HBO series "Sex and the City", based on Bushnell's book, concluded.
2005: Ownership of Roxbury Farmhouse
From 2005 to 2016, Candace Bushnell owned a historic Victorian farmhouse in Roxbury, Connecticut.
2005: Lipstick Jungle novel released
In 2005, Bushnell's novel "Lipstick Jungle" was released.
2005: Published Lipstick Jungle
In 2005, Candace Bushnell published her novel "Lipstick Jungle".
2005: Judge on Wickedly Perfect
In 2005, Candace Bushnell served as one of three judges for the reality television show "Wickedly Perfect" on CBS.
2006: Won Matrix Award and Albert Einstein Spirit of Achievement Award
In 2006, Candace Bushnell won the Matrix Award for books and the Albert Einstein Spirit of Achievement Award.
2008: Lipstick Jungle TV Adaptation Aired
In 2008, Bushnell's 2005 novel "Lipstick Jungle" was adapted for television and aired on NBC.
2008: Published One Fifth Avenue
In 2008, Candace Bushnell published her novel "One Fifth Avenue".
2008: HarperCollins Contract
In 2008, HarperCollins contracted Bushnell to write two books for young adults about Carrie Bradshaw's high school years.
2008: Sex and the City Movie Released
In 2008, the movie "Sex and the City", based on the TV series and Bushnell's book, was released.
2009: Wrote The Broadroom Web Series
In 2009, Bushnell wrote a comedic web series, "The Broadroom", about women over 40 dealing with workplace issues.
2009: Writing for More Magazine
In 2009, Candace Bushnell wrote articles for Meredith's More magazine.
2010: The Carrie Diaries Publication
In 2010, Bushnell published "The Carrie Diaries", which became a number one New York Times Bestseller.
2010: Published The Carrie Diaries
In 2010, Candace Bushnell published "The Carrie Diaries".
2011: Summer and the City Publication
In 2011, Bushnell published "Summer and the City (Carrie Diaries Series #2)".
2011: Divorce from Charles Askegard
In 2011, Candace Bushnell and Charles Askegard divorced.
2011: Published Summer and the City
In 2011, Candace Bushnell published her novel "Summer and the City".
2012: Divorce Experience
By 2012, Bushnell reflects on her divorce from Charles Askegard, highlighting the challenges of being single and its impact on her life.
2012: Lawsuit from Clifford Streit
In 2012, Candace Bushnell was sued in federal court by her former friend and manager, Clifford Streit, over earnings from the Sex and the City franchise.
2013: The Carrie Diaries aired on The CW
In 2013, The CW aired "The Carrie Diaries", a television adaptation of Bushnell's novel. The series aired until 2014.
2014: The Carrie Diaries Ended
In 2014, The CW series "The Carrie Diaries", based on Bushnell's novel, concluded.
2015: Sale of Greenwich Village Co-op
In 2015, Candace Bushnell sold her co-op in Greenwich Village.
December 2016: Third Sex and the City Film Announcement and Cancellation
In December 2016, a third Sex and the City film was announced but was later canceled and replaced by the sequel miniseries And Just Like That… on HBO Max.
2016: Purchase of Manhattan Co-op
In 2016, Candace Bushnell bought a co-op on East 74th Street in Manhattan.
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