History of Sarah Jessica Parker in Timeline
Sarah Jessica Parker is a prominent American actress and television producer with a career spanning over five decades. She is widely recognized for her roles in numerous screen and stage productions. Parker has garnered significant acclaim, including six Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, Time magazine acknowledged her influence by naming her one of the world's 100 most influential people.
1984: Began 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.
May 19, 1997: Married Matthew Broderick
On May 19, 1997, Sarah Jessica Parker married actor Matthew Broderick in Manhattan's Lower East Side, in an Episcopal ceremony.
2000: Won Golden Globe Award
In 2000, Sarah Jessica Parker received 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 received a Golden Globe award for Sex and the City.
2004: Won Emmy Award and Golden Globe
In 2004, Sarah Jessica Parker won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe award for Sex and the City.
2004: Signed Contract with Gap
In early 2004, Sarah Jessica Parker signed a $38 million contract with the Gap to appear in their fall ads, and continue until the spring of 2005. This was the first multi-season contract in the clothing company's history.
March 2005: Contract with the Gap ended
In March 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker's contract with the Gap ended, and she was replaced with Joss Stone.
2005: Contract with Gap continued
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker continued her multi-season contract with Gap, appearing in commercials and promotions.
2005: Founded Pretty Matches Production Company
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker founded the production company Pretty Matches with Alison Benson.
2005: Released Lovely perfume
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker released her own perfume called Lovely.
March 2007: Launched "Bitten" Fashion Line
In March 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker announced the launch of her own fashion line, "Bitten", in partnership with Steve & Barry's.
June 7, 2007: Bitten Fashion Line Launched at Steve and Barry's
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: Released Covet fragrance
In July 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker released her second fragrance, Covet, following the success of Lovely.
2008: Covet Pure Bloom Released
In 2008, Covet Pure Bloom was released as a continuous series of Covet.
February 2009: Launched Dawn, Endless, and Twilight Fragrances
In February 2009, Sarah Jessica Parker launched a series of three new fragrances called Dawn, Endless, and Twilight, as part of the Lovely collection.
June 22, 2009: Birth of Twin Daughters Marion and Tabitha
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 for HBO
Since 2009, Sarah Jessica Parker's production company, Pretty Matches, has created content for HBO and other channels.
March 5, 2010: Middle names revealed
On March 5, 2010, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's respective middle names, Elwell and Hodge, are from maternal ancestors she discovered in the first episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, which originally aired March 5, 2010.
February 28, 2014: Started the SJP Collection Footwear Line
On February 28, 2014, Sarah Jessica Parker started the SJP Collection, a footwear line, at Nordstrom.
June 2015: Named Spokesmodel for Jordache Jeans
In June 2015, Sarah Jessica Parker was named the new spokesmodel for Jordache Jeans.
October 2016: Announced SJP for Hogarth Imprint
In October 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker announced an imprint with Crown Publishing Group, SJP for Hogarth.
2016: Produced series Divorce
In 2016, Pretty Matches produced the series Divorce.
2016: Purchased Townhouses on West 11th Street
In 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick purchased two townhouses on West 11th Street for $35 million.
2017: Partnership with ALA for Book Club Central
In 2017, Sarah Jessica Parker announced her partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) to create Book Club Central, a new online platform for book clubs and readers.
2017: Reported Combining Townhouses
In 2017, it was reported that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick were combining two townhouses they had purchased on West 11th Street.
April 2018: Partnered with Gilt to launch bridal collection
In April 2018, Sarah Jessica Parker partnered with Gilt to launch her ready-to-wear bridal collection for modern nontraditional brides.
2018: Produced the film Here and Now
In 2018, Pretty Matches produced the film Here and Now.
2019: Divorce series ended
In 2019, Pretty Matches produced the series Divorce ended.
2019: Collaboration with Invivo & Co Winery
In 2019, Sarah Jessica Parker entered into a collaboration partnership with New Zealand winery Invivo & Co to produce a range of wines.
2019: Renovations on Townhouses Continued
In 2019, renovations continued on the two townhouses that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick purchased and combined on West 11th Street.
June 2023: Partnered with Zando to create SJP Lit
In June 2023, Sarah Jessica Parker partnered with an independent publisher Zando to create her own imprint, SJP Lit.
November 2023: Teamed up with Lele Sadoughi for Accessories Collection
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, being called an “indispensable defender” of the freedom to read.
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