Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kristin Davis

How Kristin Davis built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Kristin Davis is an American actress and producer, most famous for her role as Charlotte York in the HBO series Sex and the City (1998-2004). Her portrayal earned her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations in 2004. She reprised the role in the Sex and the City films (2008, 2010) and the revival series And Just Like That... (2021-present).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1987: Moved to New York after graduation

After graduating in 1987, Kristin Davis moved to New York and worked as a waitress while pursuing acting opportunities.

1988: Movie Debut in Doom Asylum

In 1988, Kristin Davis made her movie debut in the comedy slasher film Doom Asylum.

1991: Acted in General Hospital

In 1991, Kristin Davis acted in a couple of episodes of the daytime drama General Hospital.

1995: Appeared in Nine Months

In 1995, Kristin Davis had a secondary role in the film Nine Months.

1995: Cast as Brooke Armstrong in Melrose Place

In 1995, Kristin Davis had her big break when she was cast as the villainous Brooke Armstrong in the Fox prime time soap opera Melrose Place.

1995: Landed Role on Melrose Place

In 1995, Kristin Davis landed the role of Brooke Armstrong Campbell on the Fox nighttime soap opera Melrose Place, marking her big break.

1996: Left Melrose Place

In 1996, Kristin Davis left the show Melrose Place after one year when producers decided to kill off the character Brooke Armstrong.

1998: Appeared in Sour Grapes

In 1998, Kristin Davis had a secondary role in the film Sour Grapes.

1998: Cast as Charlotte York in Sex and the City

In 1998, Kristin Davis was cast as Charlotte York in the HBO romantic comedy series Sex and the City.

2000: Acted in Blacktop

In 2000, Kristin Davis played a leading role in the television movie Blacktop.

2001: Acted in Three Days

In 2001, Kristin Davis played a leading role in the television movie Three Days.

2003: Hosted 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons

In 2003, Kristin Davis hosted the VH1 show 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons.

2004: Sex and the City Series Ended

In 2004, the HBO series Sex and the City ended, with Kristin Davis remaining an integral cast member until the end.

2004: Named Celebrity Spokeswoman for Maybelline

In 2004, the cosmetics company Maybelline named Kristin Davis as a celebrity spokeswoman.

2004: Global Ambassador for Oxfam

Since 2004, Kristin Davis has been a Global Ambassador for Oxfam, campaigning in support of their work.

2005: Appeared in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D

In 2005, Kristin Davis appeared in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D.

2005: Starred in Television Pilot Soccer Moms

In 2005, Kristin Davis starred in a television pilot entitled Soccer Moms, and was a guest judge on Project Runway.

2006: Appeared in The Shaggy Dog and Deck the Halls

In 2006, Kristin Davis appeared in The Shaggy Dog and Deck the Halls.

June 2008: Partnership with Belk Announced

In June 2008, Belk announced a partnership with Kristin Davis, including a ladies' apparel and accessories line.

2008: Sex and the City Film Release

In 2008, Kristin Davis appeared in Sex and the City, the feature film. It was Davis' first movie to reach #1 at the US box office.

2009: Discovered Abandoned Baby Elephant

During her 2009 visit to Africa, Kristin Davis discovered an abandoned baby elephant and arranged for it to be taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center.

2009: Film Credit: Couples Retreat

In 2009, Kristin Davis appeared in the film Couples Retreat.

2010: Sex and the City 2 Film

In 2010, Kristin Davis reprised her role as Charlotte York in the film Sex and the City 2.

2010: Cast in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

In 2010, Kristin Davis was cast as the mother of Josh Hutcherson's character in the adventure movie Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.

2010: Won Humane Society's Wyler Award

In 2010, Kristin Davis won the Humane Society's Wyler Award for her work on behalf of animals.

2011: Interview About Dadaab Refugee Camp

In 2011, Kristin Davis gave a tearful interview with BBC News describing the situation at the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya.

February 2012: Release of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

In February 2012, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, in which Kristin Davis starred, opened theatrically and passed the $100 million mark at the US box office.

July 2012: Broadway Debut in The Best Man

In July 2012, Kristin Davis made her Broadway debut, replacing Kerry Butler in the revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man.

2012: Film and Broadway Debut

In 2012, Kristin Davis appeared in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, and made her Broadway debut playing Mabel Cantwell in the revival of The Best Man.

2012: Starred in and Produced Of Two Minds

In 2012, Kristin Davis starred in and produced the Lifetime television film Of Two Minds.

March 2014: West End Debut in Fatal Attraction

In March 2014, Kristin Davis made her West End debut playing Beth Gallagher in Fatal Attraction.

2014: West End Debut in Fatal Attraction

In 2014, Kristin Davis made her West End debut playing Beth Gallagher in the original stage production of Fatal Attraction.

2014: Starred in Bad Teacher

In 2014, Kristin Davis returned to series television with a starring role in the short-lived CBS sitcom Bad Teacher.

2015: Visited Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

In 2015, Kristin Davis visited the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda in her work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

2015: Producer for Gardeners of Eden

In 2015, Kristin Davis was credited as producer on the documentary Gardeners of Eden, which comments on the illegal ivory trade.

2016: Starred in A Heavenly Christmas

In 2016, Kristin Davis starred in the Hallmark Channel film A Heavenly Christmas.

2016: Visited Australia to Promote UNHCR's Work

In 2016, Kristin Davis visited Australia to promote the UNHCR's work, focusing on the plight of women victims of sexual violence in Congo.

2019: Film Credit: Holiday in the Wild

In 2019, Kristin Davis appeared in the film Holiday in the Wild.

2019: Starred in and Produced Holiday in the Wild

In 2019, Kristin Davis starred in and produced the romantic comedy-drama film Holiday in the Wild for Netflix.

2020: Hosted Labor of Love

In 2020, Kristin Davis hosted the Fox reality series Labor of Love.

2021: Starred in and Produced Deadly Illusions

In 2021, Kristin Davis played a leading role and produced the thriller film Deadly Illusions.

2021: Revival of Sex and the City: And Just Like That...

Kristin Davis reprised her role in the revival of the show Sex and the City, titled And Just Like That..., which premiered in 2021 on Max.

2023: Awarded The Perfect World Foundation Award

In 2023, Kristin Davis was awarded The Perfect World Foundation Award for her exceptional contributions to wildlife conservation and advocacy, recognizing her significant impact on biodiversity protection.