History of Sarah Jessica Parker in Timeline
Sarah Jessica Parker is a celebrated American actress and producer, recognized for a career spanning over five decades across screen and stage. She is the recipient of multiple accolades, including six Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards, showcasing her impact and contributions to the entertainment industry. In 2022, Time magazine acknowledged her influence by naming her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
1984: Started Relationship with Robert Downey Jr.
In 1984, Sarah Jessica Parker began a relationship with actor Robert Downey Jr. after meeting on the set of Firstborn.
1991: Ended Relationship with Robert Downey Jr.
In 1991, Sarah Jessica Parker ended her relationship with actor Robert Downey Jr., which had been affected by his drug problems.
May 19, 1997: Married Matthew Broderick
On May 19, 1997, Sarah Jessica Parker married actor Matthew Broderick in an Episcopal ceremony in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
2000: Won Golden Globe Award
In 2000, Sarah Jessica Parker won a Golden Globe Award for Sex and the City.
2001: Won Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series
In 2001, Sarah Jessica Parker won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series (as producer) for Sex and the City.
October 28, 2002: Birth of Son James Wilkie Broderick
On October 28, 2002, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's son, James Wilkie Broderick, was born.
2002: Won Golden Globe Award
In 2002, Sarah Jessica Parker won a Golden Globe Award for Sex and the City.
2004: Won Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress
In 2004, Sarah Jessica Parker won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Sex and the City.
2004: Signed contract with Gap
In early 2004, Sarah Jessica Parker signed a $38 million contract with the Gap, marking the clothing company's first multi-season contract. She was to appear in their fall ads of 2004 and continue until the spring of 2005.
March 2005: End of contract with the Gap
In March 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker's contract with the Gap concluded, and she was replaced by Joss Stone, a 17-year-old British soul singer.
2005: Gap contract continues
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker continued her multi-season contract with the Gap, appearing in commercials and promotions.
2005: Founded Production Company Pretty Matches
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker founded the production company Pretty Matches with Alison Benson.
2005: Launched Perfume Lovely
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker released her own perfume called Lovely.
March 2007: Announced Launch of Fashion Line Bitten
In March 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker announced the launch of her fashion line, "Bitten", in partnership with Steve & Barry's.
June 7, 2007: Launch of Fashion Line Bitten
On June 7, 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker's fashion line "Bitten," featuring clothing items and accessories under $20, launched exclusively at Steve and Barry's.
July 2007: Launched Fragrance Covet
In July 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker released her second fragrance, Covet, following the success of Lovely.
2008: Released Covet Pure Bloom
In 2008, Covet Pure Bloom was released as a continuous series of Covet.
February 2009: Launched Lovely Collection
In February 2009, as part of the Lovely collection, Sarah Jessica Parker launched a series of three new fragrances called Dawn, Endless, and Twilight.
June 22, 2009: Birth of Twin Daughters
On June 22, 2009, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's twin daughters, Marion and Tabitha, were born via surrogacy.
2009: Moved to Greenwich Village
Since 2009, Sarah Jessica Parker has lived in Greenwich Village with her husband and children.
2009: Pretty Matches Created Content
Since 2009, the production company Pretty Matches, run by Sarah Jessica Parker, has created content for HBO and other channels.
March 5, 2010: Aired Who Do You Think You Are? Episode
On March 5, 2010, the episode of Who Do You Think You Are? featuring Sarah Jessica Parker originally aired, where she discovered her maternal ancestors.
February 28, 2014: Started SJP Collection
On February 28, 2014, Sarah Jessica Parker started the SJP Collection, a footwear line, at Nordstrom.
June 2015: New spokesmodel for Jordache Jeans
In June 2015, Sarah Jessica Parker was named the new spokesmodel for Jordache Jeans.
October 2016: Announced imprint with Crown Publishing Group
In October 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker announced an imprint with Crown Publishing Group, SJP for Hogarth.
2016: Purchased Townhouses
In 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband purchased two townhouses on West 11th Street for $35 million.
2016: Produced Series Divorce
In 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker's production company Pretty Matches produced the series Divorce.
2017: Partnership with American Library Association (ALA)
In 2017, Sarah Jessica Parker partnered with the American Library Association (ALA) to create Book Club Central, a new online platform.
2017: Reported to Combine Townhouses
In 2017, it was reported that Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband were combining the two townhouses they had purchased.
April 2018: Launched Bridal Collection with Gilt
In April 2018, Sarah Jessica Parker partnered with Gilt to launch her ready-to-wear bridal collection for modern nontraditional brides.
2018: Produced Film Here and Now
In 2018, Sarah Jessica Parker's production company Pretty Matches produced the film Here and Now.
2019: Collaboration with Invivo & Co
In 2019, Sarah Jessica Parker entered into a collaboration partnership with New Zealand winery Invivo & Co to produce a range of wines.
2019: Renovations Continuing
In 2019, renovations were still continuing on the combined townhouses of Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband.
2019: Divorce series ended
In 2019, the series Divorce, produced by Sarah Jessica Parker's production company Pretty Matches, ended.
June 2023: Partnered with Zando to Create Own Imprint
In June 2023, Sarah Jessica Parker partnered with Zando, an independent publisher, to create her own imprint, SJP Lit.
November 2023: Teamed up with Lele Sadoughi
In November 2023, Sarah Jessica Parker teamed up with Lele Sadoughi to curate a collection of accessories including brooches, headbands and more.
May 2025: Received PEN/Audible Literary Service Award
In May 2025, Sarah Jessica Parker received the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award from PEN America at a gala in New York City, recognizing her as an 'indispensable defender' of the freedom to read.
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