History of Kim Cattrall in Timeline

Kim Cattrall is a British-Canadian-American actress best known for her iconic role as Samantha Jones in HBO's "Sex and the City" (1998-2004). Her performance garnered her five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations, ultimately winning a Golden Globe in 2002 for Best Supporting Actress. She reprised the role in the "Sex and the City" films (2008, 2010) and briefly in the revival, "And Just Like That..." (2023). Cattrall's portrayal of Samantha Jones has solidified her status as a significant figure in television history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1938: Grandfather's Disappearance

In 1938, Kim Cattrall's grandfather, George Baugh, disappeared, abandoning his family, including Cattrall's mother.

1961: Grandfather Immigrated to Australia

In 1961, after abandoning his family, Kim Cattrall's grandfather immigrated to Australia.

1972: Grandfather Retired

In 1972, Kim Cattrall's grandfather retired in Sydney, Australia, after becoming a postmaster.

1974: Grandfather's Death

In 1974, Kim Cattrall's grandfather, George Baugh, died in Sydney, Australia.

1977: Marriage to Larry Davis

In 1977, Kim Cattrall married Larry Davis, her first marriage.

1979: Annulment from Larry Davis

In 1979, Kim Cattrall's first marriage to Larry Davis was annulled.

1981: Misidentification on 60 Minutes

In 1981, Kim Cattrall's photo was misidentified on 60 Minutes as Margaret, the mother of Justin, Alexander, and Michel Trudeau.

1982: Marriage to Andre J. Lyson

In 1982, Kim Cattrall married Andre J. Lyson, her second marriage.

December 1988: Escaped Death on Pan Am Flight 103

In December 1988, Kim Cattrall narrowly escaped death when she re-arranged her schedule to fly later that evening so she could shop at Harrods, after initially being booked on Pan Am Flight 103.

1989: Divorce from Andre J. Lyson

In 1989, Kim Cattrall divorced Andre J. Lyson, ending her second marriage.

1998: Marriage to Mark Levinson

In 1998, Kim Cattrall married Mark Levinson, her third marriage.

2002: Publication of Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm

In 2002, Kim Cattrall co-wrote the book Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm with Mark Levinson.

2004: Divorce from Mark Levinson

In 2004, Kim Cattrall divorced Mark Levinson, ending her third marriage.

2009: Participation in Who Do You Think You Are?

In 2009, Kim Cattrall participated in the BBC One documentary series Who Do You Think You Are? and discovered details about her grandfather's life.

2010: Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University

In 2010, Kim Cattrall was awarded an honorary fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University for her "outstanding and sustained contributions to the dramatic arts".

2016: Dating Russell Thomas

Since 2016, Kim Cattrall has been dating BBC employee Russell Thomas.

February 2018: Brother's Death

In February 2018, Kim Cattrall announced that her brother had disappeared in Alberta. He was later found dead, having taken his own life.

2018: Ambassador for the Royal Botanical Kew Gardens

In 2018, Kim Cattrall joined Judi Dench as an ambassador for the Royal Botanical Kew Gardens in London.

2018: Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of British Columbia

In 2018, Kim Cattrall received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of British Columbia for "her contributions as an activist, advocate and humanitarian".

2020: Became an American Citizen

In 2020, Kim Cattrall became an American citizen in order to vote in that year's election, while holding dual British and Canadian citizenship for most of her life.

2021: Cast in How I Met Your Father

In 2021, Kim Cattrall was cast in How I Met Your Father, a spinoff series of How I Met Your Mother, as the narrator.

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2021: And Just Like That... Premiere

In 2021, the Sex and the City reboot titled And Just Like That... premiered, following the cancellation of a third film adaptation that Cattrall did not want to be a part of.

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2022: Starring in Queer as Folk revival

In 2022, Kim Cattrall starred in the Peacock revival series Queer as Folk.

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2022: Sarah Jessica Parker's Remarks on Cattrall's Absence

In 2022, Sarah Jessica Parker discussed why Kim Cattrall wasn't asked to be in the Sex and the City revival, stating it was because Cattrall had made it clear she did not want to participate.