Are Kristin Davis and Mr. Big a couple?

Okay, hold your cocktail, because this rumor has Sex and the City-fans completely blown away from their designer chairs: are Kristin Davis (a.k.a. Charlotte York) and Chris Noth (Mr. Big himself!) dating?! Just the idea – Charlotte starting a romance with Big – feels like an episode of And Just Like That that we never saw coming.

The gossip machine was working overtime, especially after a clip from Kristin Davis’ podcast went viral in which fans wondered aloud if there was something going on between her and Chris. One fan even asked directly – or rather woman-to-woman: “Ma’am, didn’t you date him??” To which Kristin responded in capital letters, exclamation marks, and total disbelief: “No, I didnit!!!” Direct and witty as only a New York lady can be. In short: rumor debunked, but with such a juicy tone that you secretly think… hmm?

From Charlotte to Kristin: so different from her character

To be clear: Kristin Davis is not her character Charlotte York. While Charlotte was prim, chic, and a bit conservative, Kristin herself has a much rougher, more interesting background. She once candidly spoke about her alcohol addiction in her twenties. That image of the always-perfect brunette with her pearl necklace turns out to be a cleverly packaged façade – because behind the scenes she fought for years with demons that you normally don’t write dialogues about in SATC.

Today, Kristin is 60, mother of two adopted children, and host of her own podcast in which she looks back on her career and the iconic roles she played with flair. And although she has never been married, she seems to love being in the driver's seat – both in her life and in love. Extra plus: she definitely doesn’t need a Mr. Big to complete her story.

And then Mr. Big: charming, but canceled

And speaking of Mr. Big: Chris Noth, the man behind the most iconic on/off lover character in pop culture, has had a somewhat less charming image since 2021. After several women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct (incidents dating back to 2004 and 2015), he faced significant backlash. Noth denied all allegations, but the consequences were severe: his role in The Equalizer was halted, he was cut from planned SATC flashbacks, and brands turned their backs on him en masse.

Whether he is now slowly working on a comeback or prefers to stay under the radar? That remains speculation. But one thing is certain: his Big status took a significant hit.

And Carrie? She is long taken care of

Now that we are in SATC territory: what does Sarah Jessica Parker (Carrie herself) actually think of this rumor? Well, aside from the fact that she and Chris Noth have reportedly never been more than colleagues she has been happily married for ages to actor Matthew Broderick. The two form one of Hollywood's longest-running love couples (since 1997!) and embody the opposite of Carrie & Big: stable, steady, no drama.

During the MeToo allegations, SJP remained notably silent, but later she spoke out together with Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis: they believed the women and were “deeply saddened.” So there’s no reason to assume there was ever real love between Carrie and Big. Fiction = fiction.

Why this rumor stirs so much

Is it really such a big deal? Absolutely. Because just imagine if two of the main characters from one of the most influential series ever – a series that revolved around love, friendship, and Manhattan – suddenly started dating in real life. Fans would be completely hysterical about it. And that’s exactly what happened when the rumor surfaced.

But behind all the clickbait and nibbling on the internet, the message is crystal clear: Kristin says no. Loud and clear. No romance with Chris Noth, no secret SATC love affair, just a long career, strong woman, mother, survivor, and above all: independent like never before.

Source: EOnline