Chris Noth isn’t holding back about his fractured relationship with Sarah Jessica Parker.
The actor, best known for playing Mr. Big opposite Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, recently opened up about how their decades-long friendship ended abruptly following sexual assault allegations against him in 2021.
In a candid interview with Really Famous With Kara Mayer Robinson, Noth didn’t mince words about feeling abandoned by his former co-star.
What he revealed exposes deep wounds that still haven’t healed—and raises questions about loyalty, Hollywood friendships, and the court of public opinion.
“We’re Not Friends”
Noth made his position crystal clear during the interview, specifically referencing the joint statement Parker released with And Just Like That co-stars Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis.
We’re not friends, I think that’s pretty obvious.
The statement in question came after multiple women accused Noth of sexual assault in December 2021. Two women initially came forward to The Hollywood Reporter with allegations dating back to 2004 and 2015.
Within days, two more women—including musician Lisa Gentile—shared their own accusations against the actor, with incidents allegedly occurring in 2002 and shortly after the initial reports.
What Hurt Most: No Phone Call
For Noth, the public statement wasn’t just disappointing—it felt like betrayal.
The statement that they put out — which was nothing more than brand management, really — I don’t know, it was sad, it was disappointing, it was surprising, because you need to call me and hear my side of this. And you’ve known me for many years, and we’ve worked [together] for many years. And that didn’t happen.
The lack of personal communication before going public clearly stung. After years of working together on one of television’s most iconic series, Noth expected at minimum a phone call before his co-stars released their statement supporting his accusers.
Parker, Nixon, and Davis had written at the time: “We are deeply saddened to hear the allegations against Chris Noth. We support the women who have come forward and shared their painful experiences. We know it must be a very difficult thing to do and we commend them for it.”
Noth’s Perspective on Hollywood Politics
While expressing hurt over the situation, Noth acknowledged understanding the business pressures his former co-stars faced.
I get it, that’s more Hollywood than Hollywood. But before you make that statement, you know me, you’ve known me all these years, give me a call so I can give you the real scoop about this. And that didn’t happen, and that was too bad.
His characterization of their response as “brand management” suggests he views their statement as calculated career protection rather than genuine moral stance. That’s a harsh assessment, but one he believes the situation warranted.
What He Would Have Done Differently
Noth made clear that if roles were reversed, he would have handled things differently with a longtime colleague and friend.
What’s going on? Tell me what happened. Tell me your side. That was hurtful, and it really affected everything.
This perspective highlights a fundamental disagreement about how to respond when someone you know faces serious allegations—reach out privately first, or publicly support accusers immediately?
Finding Silver Linings in Painful Situations
Despite the pain, Noth said the experience taught him valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty.
What’s gained is good. You know where people stand and you know who your real friends are and who they’re not. That’s important to know.
It’s a sentiment many can relate to—crisis reveals character, both your own and others’. Difficult times strip away pretense and show who remains standing beside you when consequences arrive.
The Instagram Controversy
Noth’s feelings about Parker became public fodder again recently when he endorsed an Instagram comment criticizing his former co-star.
When a fan commented “You mean f— sjp & her award right? lol,” Noth simply responded: “Right.”
The response sparked immediate attention, prompting Noth to downplay the interaction in a follow-up post.
My off the cuff slightly sarcastic response to a comment on the internet seems to have caused a tempest in a teapot. It is not news. It is not worth all this discussion. It is a waste of time in a world where there are more important things to worry about.
Noth’s Continued Denials
Throughout the controversy, Noth has consistently and repeatedly denied all allegations against him. In a USA Today interview, he admitted to extramarital encounters but maintained they were entirely consensual.
It’s a salacious story, but it’s just not a true one. And I can’t just say ‘Well, OK, that’s it for me’ because of that. I’m an actor. I have other things that I want to do creatively.
His determination to move forward professionally despite the accusations demonstrates his resolve not to let the allegations define his entire career and legacy.
Complex Questions About Friendship and Accusations
This situation raises difficult questions without easy answers. When serious allegations emerge against someone you’ve known for years, what’s the right response?
Do you owe that person a private conversation before making public statements? Or does supporting accusers take precedence over personal history?
Both perspectives have merit. Accusers deserve support and validation when coming forward with difficult stories. Simultaneously, decades of friendship and professional collaboration might reasonably warrant private communication before public statements.
There’s no perfect playbook for navigating these painful situations, where personal loyalty collides with social responsibility and career considerations.
What’s certain is that the friendship between Noth and Parker appears irreparably damaged, with both sides standing firmly in their positions. Entertainment Weekly reached out to Parker’s representatives for comment but received no immediate response.
Whether reconciliation might someday be possible remains unclear, though Noth’s recent comments suggest he’s moved past hoping for that outcome.