History of Sarah Jessica Parker in Timeline
Sarah Jessica Parker is a celebrated American actress and television producer with a career spanning five decades. Renowned for her performances on screen and stage, she has garnered numerous accolades, including six Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people globally, solidifying her status as a significant figure in entertainment and popular culture.
March 25, 1965: Sarah Jessica Parker's Birth
On March 25, 1965, Sarah Jessica Parker was born. She would become an American actress and television producer with a career spanning five decades.
1976: Broadway Debut
In 1976, Sarah Jessica Parker made her Broadway debut at the age of 11 in the revival of 'The Innocents'.
1977: Appeared in The Sound of Music
In 1977, Sarah Jessica Parker and her siblings appeared in a production of 'The Sound of Music' at the Municipal Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri.
1977: Family Moved to Roosevelt Island
In 1977, Sarah Jessica Parker's family moved to Roosevelt Island to help her pursue specialized training for her acting career.
March 1979: Began Lead Role in Annie
Beginning in March 1979, Sarah Jessica Parker took over the lead role of Annie in the Broadway musical, succeeding Andrea McArdle and Shelley Bruce.
1979: Starred in Annie
In 1979, Sarah Jessica Parker starred in the title role of the Broadway musical 'Annie'.
1982: Lead Role in Square Pegs
In 1982, Sarah Jessica Parker obtained the lead role in the CBS sitcom 'Square Pegs'.
1984: Relationship with Robert Downey Jr. Began
In 1984, Sarah Jessica Parker began a relationship with actor Robert Downey Jr., after they met on the set of Firstborn.
1984: Major Film Appearances
In 1984, Sarah Jessica Parker had her first major film appearances in the dramas 'Footloose' and 'Firstborn'.
1984: Cast in Footloose
In 1984, Sarah Jessica Parker was cast in the film 'Footloose'.
1985: Cast in Girls Just Want to Have Fun
In 1985, Sarah Jessica Parker was cast in the film 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'.
1986: Appeared in Flight of the Navigator
In 1986, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared in the Disney science fiction film 'Flight of the Navigator'.
1991: Starred in L.A. Story
In 1991, Sarah Jessica Parker starred in 'L.A. Story'.
1991: Relationship with Robert Downey Jr. Ended
In 1991, Sarah Jessica Parker's relationship with Robert Downey Jr. ended, partially due to his struggles with drug addiction.
1991: Reprised 1991 Stage Role
Sarah Jessica Parker reprised her 1991 stage role for The Substance of Fire in 1996.
1992: Starred in Honeymoon in Vegas
In 1992, Sarah Jessica Parker starred in 'Honeymoon in Vegas'.
1993: Starred in Hocus Pocus
In 1993, Sarah Jessica Parker played one of the witches in the Disney fantasy family comedy 'Hocus Pocus'.
1994: Starred in Ed Wood
In 1994, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared in the critically acclaimed biographical drama 'Ed Wood' as Dolores Fuller.
1995: Starred in Miami Rhapsody
In 1995, Sarah Jessica Parker starred in the romantic comedy 'Miami Rhapsody' and in the off-Broadway play 'Sylvia'.
1996: Starred in Mars Attacks!
In 1996, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared in 'Mars Attacks!' and 'The First Wives Club'.
May 19, 1997: Marriage to Matthew Broderick
On May 19, 1997, Sarah Jessica Parker married actor Matthew Broderick in an Episcopal ceremony in Manhattan.
1997: Based on Book of the Same Name
Candace Bushnell's 1997 book of the same name was the basis for the HBO dramedy series Sex and the City.
1997: Starred in 'Til There Was You
In 1997, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared as a washed-up former child actress in the little seen comedy 'Til There Was You.
1998: Sex and the City Premiere
In 1998, Sarah Jessica Parker gained global stardom with her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw in the HBO comedy drama series 'Sex and the City'.
2000: Hosted MTV Movie Awards
In 2000, Sarah Jessica Parker hosted the MTV Movie Awards in 14 different outfits.
2000: Golden Globe Win
In 2000, Sarah Jessica Parker won a Golden Globe for Sex and the City.
2001: Emmy and Golden Globe Win
In 2001, Sarah Jessica Parker won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series (as producer) and a Golden Globe for Sex and the City.
October 28, 2002: Birth of Son James
On October 28, 2002, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's son, James, was born.
2002: Golden Globe Win
In 2002, Sarah Jessica Parker won a Golden Globe for Sex and the City.
August 2003: Signed Deal with Garnier
In August 2003, Sarah Jessica Parker signed a lucrative deal with Garnier to promote their Nutrisse hair products.
2004: Sex and the City Series Finale
In 2004, Sarah Jessica Parker concluded her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the HBO series 'Sex and the City', after which she won two Primetime Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
2004: Emmy and Golden Globe Win
In 2004, Sarah Jessica Parker won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe for Sex and the City.
2004: Signed Contract with the Gap
In early 2004, Sarah Jessica Parker signed a $38 million contract with the Gap.
March 2005: Gap Contract Ends
In March 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker's contract with the Gap concluded, leading to her replacement by Joss Stone. This transition raised eyebrows and marked a shift in Gap's celebrity partnership strategy.
2005: Release of The Family Stone
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared in 'The Family Stone'. Additionally, she started her own production company, Pretty Matches.
2005: Gap Contract Continued
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker continued her multi-season contract with the Gap, appearing in commercials and promotions.
2005: Production Company Founded
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker founded Pretty Matches with Alison Benson, a production company aiming to increase female representation in media production.
2005: Perfume Release
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker launched her first perfume, named 'Lovely'.
2005: Reunited with Diane Keaton
In 2005, Sarah Jessica Parker reunited with 'First Wives Club' co-star Diane Keaton for the film 'The Family Stone', her first film in years.
March 10, 2006: Failure to Launch Release
On March 10, 2006, 'Failure to Launch', starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew McConaughey, was released.
2006: Release of Failure to Launch
In 2006, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared in 'Failure to Launch'.
March 2007: Fashion Line Announcement
In March 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker announced her partnership with Steve & Barry's to launch her own fashion line, "Bitten".
June 7, 2007: Fashion Line Launch
On June 7, 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker's fashion line, "Bitten", launched exclusively at Steve and Barry's.
July 2007: Fragrance Release
In July 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker launched her second fragrance, "Covet", following the success of her first perfume, "Lovely".
2007: Spinning into Butter Release
In 2007, Sarah Jessica Parker's independent drama, 'Spinning into Butter', based on the Rebecca Gilman play was released.
2007: Sex and the City Film Production Resumed
In 2007, preparations for a 'Sex and the City' film production were resumed.
May 30, 2008: Sex and the City Film Released
On May 30, 2008, the film 'Sex and the City' was released.
2008: Smart People Release
In 2008, 'Smart People' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, starring Sarah Jessica Parker.
2008: Sex and the City Film Release
In 2008, Sarah Jessica Parker reprised her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the film 'Sex and the City'.
February 2009: Lovely Collection Fragrance Series Launch
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
On June 22, 2009, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick welcomed their twin daughters, Marion and Tabitha, via surrogacy.
2009: Release of Did You Hear About the Morgans?
In 2009, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared in 'Did You Hear About the Morgans?'.
2009: Named Icon of the Decade
In 2009, The Guardian named Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker's character in Sex and the City, an icon of the decade.
2009: Relocation to Greenwich Village
Since 2009, Sarah Jessica Parker has resided in Greenwich Village with her husband and children.
2009: Pretty Matches Content Creation
Since 2009, Sarah Jessica Parker's production company, Pretty Matches, has been creating content for HBO and other channels.
March 5, 2010: Who Do You Think You Are? Airs
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, whose names were used as middle names for her twin daughters.
2010: Sex and the City 2 Film Release
In 2010, 'Sex and the City 2' was released.
2011: Release of New Year's Eve
In 2011, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared in 'New Year's Eve'.
2011: Starred in I Don't Know How She Does It
In 2011, Sarah Jessica Parker starred in 'I Don't Know How She Does It' and 'New Year's Eve'.
2012: Guest Role on Glee
In 2012, Sarah Jessica Parker portrayed Isabelle Wright in three episodes of the Fox musical series 'Glee'.
2013: Voiced Character in Escape from Planet Earth
In 2013, Sarah Jessica Parker provided her voice for one of the characters of the animated film 'Escape from Planet Earth'.
February 28, 2014: SJP Collection Launch
On February 28, 2014, Sarah Jessica Parker launched her footwear line, the SJP Collection, at Nordstrom.
June 2015: Jordache Jeans Spokesmodel
In June 2015, Sarah Jessica Parker was named the new spokesmodel for Jordache Jeans.
2015: Starred in All Roads Lead to Rome
In 2015, Sarah Jessica Parker starred in the independent romantic comedy 'All Roads Lead to Rome'.
October 2016: Imprint Announcement with Crown Publishing Group
In October 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker announced an imprint with Crown Publishing Group, called SJP for Hogarth.
2016: Starred in Divorce
Beginning in late 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker executive produced and starred in the HBO dramedy series 'Divorce'.
2016: Townhouse Purchase
In 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick purchased two townhouses on West 11th Street for $35 million.
2016: Divorce Series Production
In 2016, Sarah Jessica Parker's production company, Pretty Matches, produced the series 'Divorce'.
2017: Partnership with American Library Association
In 2017, Sarah Jessica Parker partnered with the American Library Association (ALA) to create Book Club Central, an online platform providing reading resources.
2017: Townhouse Combination
In 2017, it was reported that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick were combining the two townhouses they purchased, with renovations continuing.
April 2018: Bridal Collection Launch with Gilt
In April 2018, Sarah Jessica Parker partnered with Gilt to launch her ready-to-wear bridal collection for modern nontraditional brides.
2018: Starred in Here and Now
In 2018, Sarah Jessica Parker headlined and produced the independent drama 'Here and Now'.
2018: Here and Now Film Production
In 2018, Sarah Jessica Parker's production company, Pretty Matches, produced the film 'Here and Now'.
2019: Wine Collaboration with Invivo & Co
In 2019, Sarah Jessica Parker partnered with New Zealand Winery Invivo & Co to produce a range of wines.
2019: Townhouse Renovations
In 2019, renovations were still underway for the combination of the two townhouses purchased by Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
2019: Divorce Series Ends
In 2019, the HBO comedy drama series 'Divorce', starring Sarah Jessica Parker, concluded.
February 2020: Starred in Plaza Suite Revival
In February 2020, Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband, Matthew Broderick, starred in a revival of Neil Simon's 'Plaza Suite' at Boston's Colonial Theatre for two weeks.
March 2020: Plaza Suite Previews Postponed
In March 2020, previews at the Hudson Theatre for Plaza Suite, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, were set, but later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 2020: Plaza Suite Debut Postponed
In April 2020, the official debut for Plaza Suite, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, was scheduled, but later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 2021: And Just Like That... Confirmed
In January 2021, 'And Just Like That...', the 'Sex and the City' revival, was confirmed by HBO Max.
December 9, 2021: And Just Like That... Premiered
On December 9, 2021, the first season of 'And Just Like That...' premiered.
2021: And Just Like That... Revival
In 2021, Sarah Jessica Parker reprised her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the revival series 'And Just Like That...'.
2022: Release of Hocus Pocus 2
In 2022, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared in 'Hocus Pocus 2'.
2022: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential
In 2022, Time magazine recognized Sarah Jessica Parker as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, acknowledging her significant impact.
November 2023: Accessory Collection with Lele Sadoughi
In November 2023, Sarah Jessica Parker collaborated with Lele Sadoughi to curate a collection of accessories including brooches and headbands.
2025: Executive Producer on 'The Librarians'
In 2025, Sarah Jessica Parker served as an executive producer on the documentary 'The Librarians', focusing on librarians combating book banning in the United States.
