Sarah Jessica Parker is undoubtedly one of the most recognised faces in Hollywood. Known for her talent and timeless beauty, she has built a strong presence in both film and television over the five decades she spent in the industry.
Throughout her career, she has bagged many awards, including two Primetime Emmys, and six Golden Globe Awards. Not only that but she was also ranked in the list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2022 by Time magazine. From her early days on stage to becoming an established actress, Sarah’s journey is truly worth sharing. You can read more about her life and career in the post below.
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Early Life
Sarah Jessica Parker was born on 25th March 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to parents Stephen and Barbara Parker. While his father was a journalist and entrepreneur her mother worked as a teacher.
Growing up in a big family, she had seven siblings, a few of them from her mother’s second marriage. She was only 3 years old when her parents divorced.
From a young age, Sarah showed a strong interest in the performing arts and even took ballet and singing lessons. She attended Dwight Morrow High School, and then enrolled in School of American Ballet. She also attended Hollywood High School and School for Creative and Performing Arts.
Beginning of Career
Sarah’s acting career started at a very young age. She made her first television appearance in the early 1970s and got her big break when she was cast as the lead in the Broadway production of Annie. This role brought her early fame and helped her land more parts in stage and TV productions.
During the 1980s, Sarah appeared in several television shows and movies, which helped her build a reputation in Hollywood. Some of her early film roles include Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Footloose, and Flight of the Navigator.
Shot to Fame
Though Sarah had been in the industry for years, her real breakthrough came in 1998 when she starred as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, an HBO series. The show ran for six seasons until 2004, making her a household name. Later, she reprised her role in the Sex and the City movies and the reboot series And Just Like That.
Besides Sex and the City, Sarah acted in various films like The Family Stone, Did You Hear About the Morgans?, and many more.
Relationship
Sarah Jessica Parker is married to actor Matthew Broderick. The couple tied the knot in 1997 in a small, private ceremony and have three children together. Before getting married, she was in a relationship with Robert Downey Jr. from 1984 to 1991.
Major Source of Income and Net Worth
As of 2025, Sarah Jessica Parker’s net worth is a whopping $200 million. Her massive success can be credited to her successful acting career which allowed her to appear in numerous successful TV shows and movies. Besides that, she earns a good amount from her work as a producer.
