Los Angeles, June 4
Hollywood star Sarah Jessica Parker, who has reprised the role of Carrie Bradshaw to star in the latest season of 'And Just Like That...', has spread an inspiring message through the TV show that 'women don't flat line at 50 or 60'
The actress told Sky News: "You don't flat line at 50 or 60. People are living pretty colourful, interesting, exciting lives and they have influence and authority. They're trying new things. They're leaving marriages. They're saying goodbye to kids.
"They're starting new jobs, they're leaving jobs, and they're getting married, they are widows, there's just endless amounts to talk about and it should be."
Her co-star Kristin Davis, who plays Charlotte York, hopes to challenge certain taboos and stereotypes for women in their 50s and 60s.
The actress actually thinks there should be more shows like 'And Just Like That...' on TV.
She said: "It is insane that there aren't more shows like us, you know? I'm hoping that there will be. It's very interesting that somehow women, especially at a certain age, you're just supposed to just vanish. I don't know where we're supposed to be and that just makes no sense."
Meanwhile, Davis recently confessed that she hates to be "out of sync" with Jessica Parker.
The actress has learned some important life lessons from her 'Sex and the City' co-star, explaining that she always has to "check in" with the actress before a red-carpet event.
During an episode of her 'Are You a Charlotte?' podcast, Davis said: "I need to know what Sarah Jessica's gonna wear to our different events, because she might be wearing something that is, like, way dressier than what I pictured in my mind, and I hate to be out of sync with her."
She loves getting "dressed up" for work.
The actress said: "There's a part of me always, like, 'Oh my gosh, why do I have to dress up so much all the time?' But on the other hand, it's fun to dress up. And in life, I really don't dress up at all. So when we haven't worked for a while, then we go back to work and we get to get in all the clothes, I love it so much, because I don't do it that much."
— IANS
Reader Comments
So refreshing to hear this! In India we need more representation of women over 40 in media. Our serials still show saas-bahu dramas while real Indian women are CEOs, travelers, and entrepreneurs at every age. More power to SJP! ðŸ‘
While I appreciate the sentiment, Indian women face different challenges. Our society still expects women to "settle down" after 50. Shows like these are great but we need local stories about Indian women breaking age barriers.
My mother started her catering business at 55 after we kids left home! This article resonates so much. Indian women have always been resilient - now we just need more visibility. Also love that SJP-Kristin friendship goals! 💕
Interesting perspective. In Indian culture, women often gain more respect as they age, becoming family matriarchs. Maybe Hollywood could learn something from our joint family system where elders remain central to household decisions.
The fashion part made me laugh! Indian aunties in their 50s/60s dress more boldly than anyone - just visit any wedding or kitty party! 😂 But seriously, we need more Indian shows about women's lives beyond motherhood and marriage.
While the message is positive, I wish they'd show more economic diversity. Most Indian women can't relate to Carrie Bradshaw's lifestyle. Our media needs to highlight ordinary middle-class women reinventing themselves later in life.
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