Sarah Jessica Parker has officially bid farewell to Carrie Bradshaw after 27 years embodying the iconic character, following a surprise announcement that And Just Like That…—the Sex and the City revival—will conclude with its third and final season. The decision, confirmed on August 1, 2025, was made in collaboration with Showrunner Michael Patrick King and HBO executives to preserve storytelling integrity, with the finale set as a two‑part episode airing on August 7 and August 14. source, source
In an emotional Instagram letter, Parker reflected on her journey as Carrie, writing that the role “dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years.” She described Carrie’s evolution—through loves, losses, decisions, reinvention—and expressed lifelong gratitude to the fans who’ve embraced both her and the character. “It will be forever before I forget… Pasará una eternidad antes de que lo olvide todo,” she noted. source
Cast members Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis conveyed their sadness, with Davis calling herself “profoundly sad” and thanking the fans and crew for nearly three decades of loyalty. Their reactions echoed the bittersweet tone of the show’s conclusion. source, source
The surprise announcement—kept secret until after the season began—was intended to avoid overshadowing the viewing experience. Michael Patrick King explained that as he wrote the finale, it became clear it was the right moment for an ending, not abrupt cancellation. source, source
With this final farewell, Parker closes a chapter not only in her own career but in television history. And Just Like That… closes with grace and intention, letting Carrie’s legacy live on—in pages she wrote, friendships she sustained, and countless Manolo Blahniks walked in.