Key Points

Sarah Jessica Parker opened up about why she often declines fan selfie requests. She prefers meaningful conversations over quick photos, as seen in a recent airport encounter. The actress finds abrupt camera gestures startling and values introductions first. Parker believes real interactions leave a more lasting impression than a fleeting snapshot.

Key Points: Sarah Jessica Parker Explains Why She Declines Fan Selfie Requests

  • Parker values genuine interactions over posed photos
  • She was startled by a fan’s abrupt selfie request at an airport
  • Encourages fans to introduce themselves first
  • Believes conversations create lasting memories
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Sarah Jessica Parker reveals why she says no to fan requests for selfies

Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker prefers meaningful conversations over quick selfies with fans, sharing her reasoning in a candid interview.

Sarah Jessica Parker reveals why she says no to fan requests for selfies
"I guarantee you it's gonna be so much more meaningful – Sarah Jessica Parker"

Los Angeles, June 11

Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker is opening up on why she doesn’t oblige her fans for a selfie. The actress shared that she believes in living in the moment rather than capturing it.

The ‘Sex and the City’ star explained her hesitancy to fulfill fans’ selfie requests, reports ‘People’ magazine.

In a clip from the actress’s recent interview on ‘The Howard Stern Show’, published on YouTube on Tuesday, June 10, Parker, 60, detailed a recent situation in which a fan asked for a photograph at the airport.

She said, "So here's what I've been trying to do, because I was just at the airport on Friday. A woman came up to me and she didn't say hello, she just said, 'Can I take your picture?' And I said, 'We didn't even meet. You didn't even introduce yourself. What's your name?'”.

As per ‘People’, after learning that the fan’s name is Julie, Parker then suggested that the two have a conversation rather than taking a photo.

"I guarantee you it's gonna be so much more meaningful”, she reasoned. Parker then caught up with Julie after she got her family settled with food.

Stern replied, "It's like you're a schoolteacher teaching everyone how to behave. It's f****** annoying, yeah?".

Parker explained that while it’s not annoying, it can be frightening when fans immediately try to capture a picture of her.

She said, "Here's the thing, I kind of prefer it to somebody walking up to me with a camera already ready asking as they're clicking”.

"I always am, like, startled by it. I much prefer to have a conversation, for someone to come up to me and say, 'Maybe this isn't your best time, my name is Veronica and I'm just here and I'm excited to see you’”, she added.

- IANS

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Priya K.
I totally get where she's coming from! In India, we have this culture of wanting photos with celebrities, but sometimes we forget they're human too. A meaningful conversation is always better than a rushed selfie. Respect her boundaries! 🙏
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Rahul S.
As a Bollywood fan, I've seen stars get mobbed for selfies at airports. It's scary! Foreign celebrities face this too. Maybe we should learn to appreciate stars from a distance instead of treating them like photo ops.
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Anjali M.
While I understand her point, when Indian fans get rare chances to see international stars, they naturally want memories. Maybe a middle path - quick polite photo after proper introduction? Just saying... 🤔
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Vikram P.
Interesting perspective! In our Indian culture, we're taught to respect elders and important people. Running up to someone with a camera without basic courtesy goes against our own values. She's right to expect basic manners.
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Sneha R.
I met Shah Rukh Khan once at a bookstore and he was so gracious! But I asked properly "Sir, may I have a photo please?" instead of just shoving my phone. Basic manners matter, whether in India or Hollywood! 😊
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Karan D.
Celebs need personal space too yaar. Imagine being stopped every 5 minutes when you're traveling or with family. Her approach of having a conversation first is actually very Indian - we value personal connections over transactional interactions.

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