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Chris Noth Downplays Viral Instagram Dig at Sarah Jessica Parker as 'Slightly Sarcastic'

His explanation follows a one-word reply to a fan deriding her Carol Burnett Award, reviving scrutiny of prior misconduct allegations.

Overview

  • Noth replied "Right" to a fan’s comment attacking Parker and her Golden Globes honor on a Jan. 9 Instagram gym post.
  • On Jan. 14 he called the reply a "slightly sarcastic" off-the-cuff remark and said the flap was "not news" and a waste of attention.
  • Parker was recognized earlier in January with the Golden GlobesCarol Burnett Award during the Golden Eve special.
  • The flare-up renewed coverage of 2021 sexual-assault allegations that Noth denies and of ensuing career fallout, including his exit from The Equalizer and a cut appearance from And Just Like That….
  • Parker and co-stars Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis previously voiced support for the women who came forward, and Parker has not publicly commented on the latest exchange.