History of Sarah Jessica Parker in Timeline
Sarah Jessica Parker is a highly acclaimed American actress and television producer with a career spanning over five decades. She has achieved significant recognition for her work in both film and theater. Parker's achievements include multiple Golden Globe and 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: Relationship with Robert Downey Jr. ended
In 1991, Sarah Jessica Parker's relationship with Robert Downey Jr. ended, affected by his drug problem. Parker believed she was the person holding him together.
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: Golden Globe win for Sex and the City
In 2000, Sarah Jessica Parker won a Golden Globe for her work in Sex and the City.
2001: Golden Globe win for Sex and the City
In 2001, Sarah Jessica Parker won a Golden Globe for her work in Sex and the City.
2001: Won Emmy 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: Son James Wilkie Broderick was born
On October 28, 2002, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's son, James Wilkie Broderick, was born.
2002: Golden Globe win for Sex and the City
In 2002, Sarah Jessica Parker won a Golden Globe for her work in Sex and the City.
2004: Golden Globe win for Sex and the City
In 2004, Sarah Jessica Parker won a Golden Globe for her work in Sex and the City.
2004: Won Emmy 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 The Gap
In early 2004, Sarah Jessica Parker signed a $38 million multi-season contract with the Gap, becoming the face of their upcoming fall ads and continuing until the spring of 2005. This marked 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 by Joss Stone. The Gap stated they would seek partnerships with celebrities, but would not sign a single person to a multi-season deal again.
2005: Gap contract continued
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker continued to appear in commercials and promotions for the Gap as part of her multi-season contract.
2005: Founded production company, Pretty Matches
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker founded the production company Pretty Matches with Alison Benson, aiming to increase female representation in media production.
2005: Released perfume "Lovely"
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker released her own perfume, called Lovely, marking her entry into the fragrance industry.
March 2007: Launched fashion line "Bitten"
In March 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker announced the launch of her own fashion line, "Bitten", in partnership with discount clothing chain 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 second fragrance "Covet"
In July 2007, following the success of Lovely, Sarah Jessica Parker released her second fragrance, Covet.
2008: Released "Covet Pure Bloom"
In 2008, Covet Pure Bloom was released as a continuous series of Covet, Sarah Jessica Parker's second fragrance.
February 2009: Launched new fragrances: Dawn, Endless, and Twilight
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: Twin daughters Marion and Tabitha born
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: Appeared on Who Do You Think You Are?
On March 5, 2010, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on the first episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, where she discovered her maternal ancestors, whose names were given as middle names to her twin daughters.
February 28, 2014: Started 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: Purchased townhouses on West 11th Street
In 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick purchased two townhouses on West 11th Street for $35 million.
2016: Produced the series Divorce
In 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker's production company Pretty Matches produced the series Divorce.
2017: Partnered with American Library Association for Book Club Central
In 2017, Sarah Jessica Parker partnered with American Library Association (ALA) to create Book Club Central, a new online platform that will provide reading resources for book clubs and readers.
2017: Reported that townhouses were being combined
In 2017, it was reported that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick were combining the two townhouses they had purchased on West 11th Street.
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 the film Here and Now
In 2018, Sarah Jessica Parker's production company Pretty Matches produced the film Here and Now.
2019: Partnership with Invivo & Co to produce wines
In 2019, Sarah Jessica Parker entered into a collaboration partnership with New Zealand winery Invivo & Co to produce a range of wines, including Invivo X, Sarah Jessica Parker Sauvignon Blanc, and Invivo X, Sarah Jessica Parker Rosé.
2019: Renovations continued on townhouses
In 2019, renovations were still continuing on the two townhouses that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick were combining on West 11th Street.
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 SJP Lit imprint
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
In November 2023, Sarah Jessica Parker teamed up with Lele Sadoughi to curate a collection of accessories including brooches and headbands.
May 2025: Received the 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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