A cryptic social media exchange has reignited rumours of a bitter feud between former Sex and the City co-stars Chris Noth and Sarah Jessica Parker. The incident occurred just days after Parker was honoured by the Golden Globe Foundation with the prestigious Carol Burnett Award for her outstanding contributions to television.
The Provocative Instagram Exchange
On Wednesday 14 January 2026, Chris Noth posted a photograph of himself working out in a gym, sitting on a bench press while holding two dumbbells. He captioned the image: "F&@k new years - LETS GO!!!!" In the comments section, one fan wrote: "You mean f*** SJP & her award right? Lol," directly referencing Parker's recent accolade.
Noth's response was succinct and explosive: "Right." The single-word reply has been widely interpreted as a public dig at his former on-screen love interest and her professional achievement. Representatives for Sarah Jessica Parker have been contacted by The Independent for comment regarding the incident.
A Partnership Derailed by Allegations
For decades, Parker and Noth were synonymous with one of television's most iconic couples, playing Carrie Bradshaw and John James 'Mr. Big' Preston across the original Sex and the City series, its two feature films, and briefly in the HBO sequel series, And Just Like That….
However, their professional relationship fractured in December 2021 when Noth was accused of sexual assault by two women. The alleged incidents were said to have occurred in 2004 and 2015. The accusations became public shortly after Noth's return to the spotlight in the new series.
Noth vehemently denied the claims at the time, stating to The Independent: "The accusations against me made by individuals I met years, even decades, ago are categorically false... The encounters were consensual." He also questioned the timing of the revelations.
Cast Backlash and Character's Abrupt Exit
In the wake of the allegations, Noth's character, Mr. Big, was abruptly killed off in the first episode of And Just Like That…. Shortly after, Parker and her co-stars Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis released a joint statement on Instagram.
The statement expressed deep sadness over the allegations and declared explicit support for the women who came forward, commending them for sharing their painful experiences. This public stance marked a clear and definitive break from their former colleague.
When questioned by The Hollywood Reporter in May 2022 about her reaction to the allegations "as a producer," Parker found it difficult to articulate a response, ultimately stating she was not reacting in that capacity. She confirmed she had not spoken to Noth since the allegations surfaced.
Noth's recent Instagram comment suggests the rift between the two actors, stemming from those serious 2021 allegations, remains profoundly deep. It transforms what might have been a private disagreement into a very public and pointed remark, casting a shadow over Parker's celebratory moment and highlighting the enduring fallout from the scandal.
