Chris Noth has opened up about feeling abandoned by his former Sex and the City co-star Sarah Jessica Parker in the wake of sexual assault allegations made against him in late 2021. The 71-year-old actor, best known for playing Mr. Big, described their current relationship as distant during a preview of his upcoming appearance on the Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson podcast, obtained by People magazine.
A Friendship Fractured by Public Statements
Noth specifically pointed to a joint statement issued by Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon in December 2021 as the moment their friendship deteriorated. In that statement, the three actresses expressed being 'deeply saddened' and offered public support for 'the women who have come forward and shared their painful experiences.'
'We're not friends - I think that's pretty obvious,' Noth said of his current affiliation with the 60-year-old Parker. He characterised the cast's public response as 'nothing more than brand management' and expressed profound disappointment that his long-time colleagues did not reach out to him privately before making their stance known.
The Expectation of a Private Conversation
'Because you need to call me and hear my side of this. You've known me for many years, and we've worked [together] for many years,' Noth told podcast host Kara Mayer Robinson. He elaborated that the situation taught him a harsh lesson about Hollywood friendships and loyalty.
'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,' the actor reflected.
Professional Repercussions and Personal Reflection
The allegations had significant professional consequences for Noth. He was fired from his role on the CBS drama The Equalizer, and his scenes were edited out of the finale of the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That.... At the time, Noth issued a statement vehemently denying any wrongdoing, asserting the encounters were consensual and the accusations were 'categorically false.'
Looking back, Noth says the experience, while painful, provided clarity. '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. I just know if it had been on the other hand, I wouldn't have done that,' he stated.
Recent Social Media Stir
The actor found himself in the headlines again earlier this month following a cryptic social media exchange. After Parker received the 2026 Carol Burnett Award, a user commented on a gym selfie Noth posted, suggesting his caption was aimed at Parker. Noth responded with a simple 'Right', sparking fan speculation about ongoing tensions.
Noth later downplayed the incident on Instagram, calling it a 'tempest in a teapot' and an 'off the cuff slightly sarcastic response.' He insisted the reaction was overblown and not worthy of significant discussion given more pressing world issues.
The situation highlights the complex and often public nature of fallout from serious allegations within tight-knit entertainment circles, where personal relationships and professional reputations become intensely intertwined.
