Early Life and Education of Cynthia Nixon: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Cynthia Nixon. From birth to education, explore key events.

Cynthia Nixon is an American actress, activist, and theater director, most notably recognized for her role as Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series Sex and the City (1998–2004), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award. She has reprised her role in subsequent films and television shows, including And Just Like That... (2021–present). Beyond acting, Nixon is also known for her activism.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

October 2006: Nixon Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

In October 2006, Cynthia Nixon was diagnosed with breast cancer during a routine mammography.

April 2008: Nixon Announces Battle with Breast Cancer

In April 2008, Cynthia Nixon announced her battle with breast cancer in an interview with Good Morning America and since then, she has become a breast cancer activist.

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April 2009: Nixon and Marinoni Become Engaged

In April 2009, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Marinoni became engaged.

May 27, 2012: Nixon Marries Christine Marinoni

On May 27, 2012, Cynthia Nixon married Christine Marinoni in New York City, with Nixon wearing a custom-made, pale green dress by Carolina Herrera.

March 19, 2018: Cynthia Nixon Announces Campaign for Governor

On March 19, 2018, Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for Governor of New York, challenging the Democratic incumbent Andrew Cuomo. Her platform focused on key issues such as income inequality, renewable energy, universal health care, and criminal justice reform.

April 2018: Nixon Wins Working Families Party Nomination

In April 2018, Cynthia Nixon secured the nomination of the Working Families Party of New York after Andrew Cuomo withdrew himself from consideration. She won 91.5% of the vote at the Party's statewide committee meeting and stated she would confer with the Working Families Party to decide the best course of action if she didn't secure the Democratic nomination.

May 23, 2018: Nixon Eliminated from Democratic Party Endorsement

On May 23, 2018, Cynthia Nixon and other Democratic challengers failed to meet the 25% state delegate threshold at the state Democratic Convention. Despite this, Nixon filed a petition with 65,000 signatures to force a primary election, which she ultimately lost to Cuomo with 35% of the vote.

June 2018: Nixon Reveals Her Oldest Child is Transgender

In June 2018, Cynthia Nixon revealed that her oldest child is transgender.

June 22, 2018: Nixon Refers to ICE as a "Terrorist Organization"

On June 22, 2018, during a campaign event in New York City, Cynthia Nixon referred to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a "terrorist organization" and called for its abolishment, later reiterating this claim in a Twitter post.

October 5, 2018: Nixon Removed From Working Families Party Ticket

On October 5, 2018, the Working Families Party removed Cynthia Nixon's name from their ticket after deciding to endorse Cuomo and Hochul, thus ensuring that Nixon would not appear on the general election ballot.

2018: Nixon Identifies as Queer

Starting in 2018, Cynthia Nixon identified herself as queer, adding to her previous identification as bisexual in 2012.

August 2021: Cuomo Resigns Amidst Harassment Allegations

In August 2021, Andrew Cuomo was forced to resign as governor following allegations of sexual harassment from women who worked in his office. As a result of the scandal, he was stripped of the honorary Emmy given to him for his televised Covid briefings in 2020.

August 24, 2021: Nixon Tweets About Cuomo's Resignation and Emmy Award

On August 24, 2021, after Andrew Cuomo resigned as governor, Cynthia Nixon tweeted: "The difference between me and Andrew Cuomo? Neither of us is governor, but I still have my Emmy(s)."