Sex and the City - Kim Cattrall's Audition (Paley Center)

Actress Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones) reveals how she first got involved in the show. The audition part was hard, but once the cast was signed on, she knew they would bond.
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[@telikaandfam]

Am I the only one that got tricked into thinking that they were going to actually show her audition

[@patr70]

Yes!

[@TheBoots72]

No you're not 🤣

[@DylanRomanov]

If anyone finds it post a link

[@escarlit]

clickbaited like a mofo

[@jcdee5160]

No you’re not alone lmao

[@i_got_itfinally8367]

Kim is so incredibly well spoken....I love her! She is the reason I watched Sex and the City....She made the show and the movies....There's only one Samantha Jones...She's irreplaceable!!

[@tnt01]

100%

[@lilspring1057]

Miranda too. Carrie and Charlotte seem a lot less plausible. despite crunching up some real types,they were still overall unrealistic. Charlotte should have been better developed, had potential for much more. But then they destroyed the show with that new one, so...

[@luisabolado]

fr! she's also so calm and idk sweet?? so different from her character, proving just how good of an actress she is and also making her likable

[@ceciliarodriguez7884]

She made the show. It would be boring without her. Not to mention the most attractive.

[@888NF]

Cecilia Rodriguez SO TRUE

[@mayechka]

It would be boring without any member of the crew

[@serggg2198]

Cecilia Rodriguez Actually all of them made the show even tho Samantha and Carrie were my favorites without them all there wouldn’t be no show all of them were bomb 🙌🔥

[@mjparadero7046]

Would be funnier if Amalita was on it more than one or two episodes

[@acallaghan4964]

Mm tAm yeah but, Samantha was the 70% of the Show

[@somebodyelse1614]

Her natural voice sounds so different!

[@robertan.2491]

Its EXACTLY the same are you trolling

[@polly9429]

And beautiful. I love kim's voice.

[@bryanalstoncoxing]

Yeah her speaking voice is so soft

[@-kattya-]

Yeah, it's lovely

[@nickoffury]

It’s almost like she’s an actress or something 😂

[@CaliDreams1]

That is Kim's true voice. She is soft spoken, which I think is hard to believe you would think she would project better or she would not be as nervous but no, that is her.

[@luckyDancer100]

Felicia Thomas I believe she’s English in real life. Despite a lack of an accent here, she has a beautiful speaking voice. Very poised.

[@Grace.ecarg7]

luckyDancer100 She is. She was born in Liverpool and moved to Canada as a baby, hence the lack of an English accent.

[@eduardobsn83]

Her voice here sounds like in Little Trouble In Little China. I love it😎 Pretty woman, great actress.

[@diemblaleren251]

what are you talking about, here voice is the same

[@escarlit]

Diembla Leren no. it is not.

[@theresalwayshope5349]

Samantha is the best character. The greatest friend. I appreciate her more now that I am older.

[@WilliamsPinch]

There's always Hope same

[@meridanikole]

This video shows how great of an actress she is because the role that she's playing is unbelievably different from what she really is like. She seems so nice and polite and the way she talks just... she is perfect 🥺

[@HoldenNY22]

She wasn't very nice to Sarah Jessica Parker.

[@elisabeth400]

@@HoldenNY22 Maybe Sarah was not nice to her?

[@bergercookie]

Love Kim always thought she was the best actress of all of them. Now I know her voice was characterized too I’m impressed she kills it. Samantha made that show for me , her and Miranda.

[@iris089]

Cynthia is the best actress among all of them but Kim is great as Samantha.

[@Skaberchlyn]

Miranda is my absolute favorite. Completely agree with what you said though.

[@kittygranollers6232]

Charlotte & Samantga for me.

[@TheMysticalPortal]

Just finished rewatching the series and can still conclude Kim carried the show. I hope one day she’ll feel brave enough to share her experiences with us

[@lindahandley5267]

I've read a little about it and it wasn't flattering to SJP at all. She's a snob.

[@nahuelconstantine]

@@lindahandley5267SJP is a jerk. Love Carrie but not SJO

[@lindahandley5267]

@@nahuelconstantine That seems to be the consensus!

[@arien14]

She comes off so differently here than her character. I guess that's the thing about acting.

[@Tracymmo]

You forget how much goes into their work until you see them out of character.

[@karenmaedejuan317]

Kim Catrall is the SOUL of the Sex and the City. Nothing can beat her and no one could replace her.

[@Irishgui83]

She as an actress and Samantha as a character were so disrespected by the shows writers and producers, it's no wonder she chose not to return for the new limited series. If she wasn't having sex she was talking about having sex or advising the others on their sex lives. Even when she got cancer, it wasn't written the way she deserved. She did an amazing job with what she was given, but I felt for her even back then. And then the second movie her entire storyline was about going through menopause. That was it. Such a waste of talent. Meanwhile SJP (and I do like her) as one of the producers, got to be the bitch, the joker, the lady, the vamp, the cheater, the jealous wife, the fashionista, the drama queen etc etc and STILL remained the least interesting character of the bunch.

[@nicksavov9523]

Very well said! Esp what you said for the second movie. Even thou they neglected her character she remained the most engaging character in the show.

[@Irishgui83]

@@nicksavov9523 thanks! 100% she was still the most engaging with what she was given. To say she will be greatly missed in the return shows is an understatement.

[@emmawatson9593]

100%. Perfectly said.

[@TheBoots72]

Well wasn't that her character though?. Just like Joey on friends was the stupid one or Rose on the Golden Girls and Blanche being the nympho cougar🤷‍♀️.

[@nick_aheh]

@@TheBoots72 Exactly....

[@nicksavov9523]

If it hadnt been for The way Kim played Samantha, the show wouldn’t have been so successful. This why the producers literally begged her to take the role back then. Nobody talks when she turned the offer down a few times and let me quote her from this video “the script was handled first to me.... then came back to me after SJP was attached.... we had numerous lunches... “ the producers knew that Kim is talent they need!!

[@judysmith-randle1558]

Yes and absolutely. I was listening. Intently..

[@robertcarter5746]

I heard it as well😳

[@ignazs.5816]

Yes and all but then who ever was in charge made SJP the executive producer and Kim became quite resentful after that.

[@stella.s2macedo]

@@ignazs.5816 Yes. This happened with the departure of Darren Star from the project. Michael Patrick King is very close friends with Sarah Jessica Parker and made everything flow in her direction. And it did what it did!...

[@zm3537]

She talks almost exactly like Michelle Pfeiffer.

[@eduardochavacano]

the 80s icons had more class than actors in this era.

[@subject_of_ymir]

Also looks like Michelle Pfeiffer. Sometimes I get confuse.

[@fbueller]

She really does.

[@amariesampson-burgess6261]

OMG I love this woman, I love her boldness, her ambition, her beauty, plus we share the same b-day.....

[@lavenderl9731]

8/21. Me too!

[@Diamond_tip]

Yass leo cusps!!

[@tindomul8977]

Me too!

[@a_________________1506]

SAMANTHA JONES (KIM CATRALL) the soul of Sex and the city..

[@doinalright4552]

Her voice is so soothing. I could listen to her for hours.

[@ThomasJr]

SJP smiles at her as she speaks, and laughs with her at the things she says. It's such a shame that they wound up not liking each other.

[@lindahandley5267]

They both did a good job at acting like they liked each other in their roles.

[@z.deutch1334]

That's because SJP looks like a horse next to Samantha, and Sam is loved by the audience while a lot of them hate Carrie's character.

[@ThomasJr]

@@lindahandley5267absolutely , bc in real life it was nothing like that.

[@lindahandley5267]

@@ThomasJr I'm no actress, so it would be very hard for me to smile and laugh with someone I didn't like. In fact, I wear my mood on my face!

[@lindahandley5267]

@@z.deutch1334 Well, I agree that SJP is not beautiful and Kim is. I saw the documentary on how they picked the actors for the roles. I'm still unclear on why they picked SJP for the lead role.

[@septube26]

I love Kim. She was the star of the show. She surpassed Sarah Jessica.

[@paulyg7525]

why do we have to compare them smh, they are both stars

[@karmabutterfly7985]

@@paulyg7525 she didn’t compare, facts were stated that’s all.

[@priscilalondon]

@@paulyg7525 you’re right. There is no comparison between SJP and Kim.

[@ThomasJr]

Yes it was a show designed for SJP to shine, but Kim stole the show.

[@jpp7783]

Her character was a breath of fresh air in a show otherwise laden with the neediness and neuroses of the other three.

[@LeWildSister]

Maan she is so articulate. Shame she never got other big roles

[@judithortiz-velazquez4992]

The past few weeks I’ve read, watched and listened to how unfairly Kim Cattrall had been treated by mean girls. I know that feeling all too well. I hope that she still has retained some of that sweetness that comes across in her voice of so long ago. I hope I have. If I have not I will look for it and make it my own again.

[@mrbear1302]

Gullible much?

[@mypinkskies]

Samantha Jones' character was what breathed life and spice to the show.

[@kirana2297]

She has a sophistication and elegance which she brings into Samantha and it cannot be rivalled. She sounds American, weirdly

[@cesci6389]

She is from UK. This is the reason.

[@PullthaleverKronk]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE KIM CATTRALL

[@PBFR91]

Do you mean the characters or the actresses ? Because to me it ain't hard : Carrie Bradshaw is the LEAST interesting woman on the show, she's shallow, needy, cheesy and, well, ultimately stupid. She basically does the same mistakes all over again. What a poor image of the "modern" woman that the show seemed to mirror ... To me, the interesting ones were Samantha and Miranda. Those two were actually modern , smart and independant women.

[@reneesmae1]

PBFR91 so agree but the one thing I couldn't ever get is why they had her character get w a guy like the Russian, he was way too high maintainance and they were from two different worlds.

[@aliahmacatumpag6163]

I just hate it when she's cheating with Aidan and slept with a married man Big, well... she's clearly in love with him tho..

[@aliahmacatumpag6163]

and yes, Samantha's my favorite, cuz she's so unapologetic,funny and so is Miranda.

[@Unknownuser89878]

Totally agree!!!

[@ramirenriquez6795]

PBFR91 Yeah I agree. She's lovable but won't or shouldn't be taken seriously. She makes her own problems. The only really relatable character here is Miranda. She's a realistic woman

[@dganesh3641]

Wonderful woman, I hope she can get all the projects she dreams of these coming years- she deserves it. She seems like a very humble, thoughtful and wise person.

[@LoboMendez1]

Kim Cattrall, you were my favorite part of the series, Samantha's freedom and independence. Her defiant self reliance. You embodied it so perfectly.

[@graphiquejack]

There’s some chat in here about the characters and particularly about Carrie and how a lot of people hate her now. I think all the women were archetypes of different types of women and each one of them had very specific strengths and flaws. Samantha was sexually liberated but afraid to be vulnerable. Miranda was career driven and generally quite cold. Charlotte was kind and sweet, but also desperately needy and shallow in terms of her ideal partners. Carrie was free spirited inquisitive and smart, but overthought things and made bad choices in relationships. As the show went on, they each learned from failed relationships and learned from each other so their characters softened and became more open minded and smarter in understanding what types of relationships they actually needed. It makes sense that we might identify with one or two over the other... Charlotte was the one I agreed with the least as she was way too prim and conservative for me, but the show needed all four of them so women (and men) could see the patterns in their own relationships and maybe learn a thing or two about what they are doing wrong.

[@genregurl]

Graphic Jack probably the most accurate and intelligent post I've read on a long time. Cheers. You nailed it. Xo

[@samurak1825]

Graphic Jack THIS! I hate how everyone hate carrie, but, all 4 women were needed. They all showed that all women are different and are not alike. Each had their flaws. But as a group, they made up for that. Completely agree with everything you said. It would be boring if all 4 of them were alike.

[@pandapauz9177]

I love Carrie an all the different women; without all the four of them there would be no show, they're complementary. Those who "hate" Carrie and merely see her as a supposed "reflection of the modern woman" I think see the show a bit flat. Mistakes are necessary and those who have lived know.

[@fernandoangon1129]

Beautifully put, not only were they needed for the show to have such broad spectrum but for us all to see the relationship we had with these characters. We were able to see a little of ourselves in all of them. ♥️ I’ve always loved Carrie and always will.

[@kleeamd8274]

I don't learn relationships from scripted tv shows LOL They are entertainment value and that's it

[@dantyn6705]

Kim Cattrall is going to win now that she's left the show

[@dantegabrielittesor4483]

And just like that! She became a legend…

[@pamelajord4181]

I just don't think I can watch the new show without Kim. I can't imagine what happened for her to feel so hurt or betrayed that she is done. How these women didn't form some sort of bond with characters that are so there for each other, I don't know.

[@silverbullett6684]

You're not alone, as I won't be watching either.

[@helenpaul-smith754]

One of them couldn’t stand being out shone by her simple as that.

[@calvinbethea3369]

Samantha was the most innovative character. She was honest, their are people in our society who don’t want children or a traditional spouse, this character was ahead of her time and I would be more interested in her story as a single “ person,” living the next stage of her life and how she navigates it. The reason the reboot is so overly dramatic is because at this stage your relationship hinges on maintenance and work is boring so Miranda becomes a lesbian and Big gets killed off, Charlotte will remain static as the normalcy barometer.

[@munimunus6141]

New show is also dramatic because people today are more class aware, theres more coversation about class privilege and more of kill the rich narrative and internet is full of comics making parody of white rich people, while charlotte, miranda and carrie are now the epitome of rich white folks living their first world problems and making drama around things most people find irrelevant and irritating. They were middle class women in the original series and they were relatable, now they are old white rich landlords

[@kevinhsu8184]

The first movie I ever saw in an American movie theater is Mannequin. Kim Cattrall will always have my heart. Wish she's back at the reboot but I understand why she decided not to.

[@Lady_Hitler]

Omg I remember mannequin! That scene where she's riding on the back of his bike! ❤️

[@mareeahmarbella]

I love her on Mannequin!

[@ritarahman5661]

me too

[@yungkillakam]

Her voice is beautiful

[@qh3376]

Kim at that time obviously hadn’t developed a feud with Sarah… it’s a shame we won’t see Kim in the revival as she’s truly iconic SATC

[@jus10lewissr]

I doubt I'll be watching the reboot. Kim's character, Samantha, was my favorite thing about the show. Knowing what I do about Kim's horrible time on the set, as well as seeing that Instagram post she (rightfully) made toward Sarah Jessica Parker, just turns me off even more from watching a whole new show without my favorite character in it. I just don't really care to watch a show starring people that mistreated their co-star so badly that she refuses to be in the same room as them, even if Kim had not been my favorite actress in the series.

[@peachyvibezz1776]

I’m not sure why they even bother to reboot without Samantha. Sexy and the City without Kim Cattrall?!? FOR SHAME

[@jus10lewissr]

@@peachyvibezz1776 Amen to that 😂

[@CassTheMuse]

.. she speaks so highly of SJP here. Sad it all went to shit

[@jus10lewissr]

@@CassTheMuse 💯

[@fashiondolldreamer]

I saw the first two episodes... good decision not to watch it. You ain't missing much.

[@DLFfitness1]

The show was trailblazing, and definitely a special moment in time.

[@idkbrosstudios8446]

Her voice is beautiful. Very gentle and articulate.

[@Chloxoxoxoxo]

I grew up watching Sex and The City probably too young to watch it at the time. Still it taught me so much about love, friendships, confidence being a strong powerful woman in your own way. How to build your own path! Kim was always the one I really admired! Although I loved them all! This is still classic and I always watch the seasons over every year!

[@edgonzalez6200]

So sad that things went sour and they couldn't find common ground. Missing piece in my heart due to the latest drama. Guess it was all just a GREAT act.

[@Justme-fh3qi]

Best character on the show. Love her!

[@WhoaItsMoeMoe]

When you see her real life and the person on the screen....you know how much this person is in love with that they do!!! Inspiring! Also never remember other girls...could relate to her character and now love her in person!!!

[@the_glitter_is]

She is so beautiful, I'm not even mad that this isn't her audition tape.

[@eleonoradeane5170]

She's very well spoken.

[@evachen6774]

Samantha is the most exciting and inspiring character on the show even though her character can’t possibly exist in real life

[@leejay2418]

Kim is so smart, charismatic and beautiful!

[@qll8840]

Samantha was my favorite character, overall I think she was a great example of a woman

[@donmonteiro6830]

Miss her already. But I'm supporting the 3 that are coming back. This show has my ❤️

[@EmteeTeee]

Oh my word. I love Kim Cattrall !!! She is an incredible actor!!!!! And COME ON... what would the show be with her ???????????? My fellow Canadian :)

[@Lee-Leee]

Listening to this, made me feel like I wanna know Samantha on a deeper emotional level

[@nikaionova9361]

I love her so much !

[@chrispeplinski7306]

Kim was the heart of the show

[@taracat7723]

Beautiful classy woman

[@shay18]

i love her.... such an amazing actress!

[@ic1013]

She is amazing! Most interesting character in the show

[@rjj3738]

Interesting how even back then Kim was focused on growing the characters which further explains why she quit the series when she did. She made the right decision to leave.

[@ifyouknowyouknow6964]

Okay care to explain what happened ? I see everyone in the comments mentioning something happened I did find an article in which sjp says things like “she’s not going to engage in a fight with Kim” Almost as if she’s so righteous which I find really strange .

[@dario8081]

@@ifyouknowyouknow6964 there is an article reshared by Kim that the 3 other actresses bonded and left out Kim. The things got worse when the creator left and just MPK became showrunner. Also, by the end of season 5 she asked to receive producer credit (as SJP) and more money, but they said no so the show ended. The most "recent" clash, that is not even recent is that Kim said NO to continue to play the character when she turned 60 but SJP said that she demanded things but the studio said no, that's why we didn't get a third movie.

[@claireeve5317]

Samantha (and Miranda) were my favorites!

[@lolitalamb]

She is so humble and soft spoken here.

[@annaej6520]

I've never seen people agree this much discussing things online like they do here. 😍🥰🔝 That shows that Kim managed more than maximum with her work on Samantha - almost everyone agrees about her significance, not depending on different point if view. Love and respect for Kim and so dear character Samantha. ❣️ I love Sara but I was very disappointed with her comment that Kim's absence isn't a problem in this new part, cause Samantha isn't needed in that storyline. So, so sad and disrespectful- mostly towards women who chose not to fit in stereotype roles in life.

[@laltanpuiibualchhuak236]

She is the reason I stay awake till 4 am love her big fan

[@masha5114]

Her voice is so soft)) love it!

[@likearollinstonem9924]

Totally love her

[@prakashbirajdar7351]

Love sex

[@sweetjeane]

She looks wonderful in that video. Her hair super sexy sleek and shiny.

[@MrDuboce]

Kim Cattrall was the highlight of that show. She was independent, strong, fierce, loyal to her friends, and decent.

[@helenpaul-smith754]

Love her, she’s naturally beautiful!

[@reyaguilera11]

They seemed so friendly in this, I don't understand what happened

[@luizholiveira3105]

Sarah became one of the show producers. And things went wild

[@LifePusher]

She is a great speaker . Well spoken

[@taimanyortiz579]

I love her... She is so beautiful, the way she speaks and her voice OMG! I actually fell in love with her in Big Trouble In Little China

[@amandanavarro2465]

She can hate this character all she wants and despise the cast, but she was very progressive for the time the show was popular. She is the woman I would like to be more like. Successful, emotions in check, knows what she wants, not ashamed of who she is, beautiful, smart, and fuck what the norm is! Love her in this show 🌻💕. She should embrace it more!

[@louisepalm4792]

I love this woman. I watch the show and movies just for her

[@adrianamancio3854]

I want to look like her when I’m 40 . Her body was amazing in her 40s.

[@jrwheeler81]

She is so classy and beautiful.

[@erinzys]

She is so amazing

[@myrnamcdonald6168]

Best actress in the show 👏🏻

[@Evajeanfreedom]

She seems really nice

[@lindaboston9046]

Love her, she is the reason I watched

[@the.hot.button]

Isn't she mesmerising?

[@kellygallagher7911]

The good old days

[@adrienbritpuss]

I LOVE KIM

[@nataliacamino1644]

Please samantha jones come back!!!!

[@donnadrane4977]

I really loved the series and the first movie. I enjoyed all the characters, and yes Samantha was very entertaining, but I will still watch the reboot even if Kim Catrall won’t be in it. It won’t start filming until late spring, so who knows what can happen between now and then.

[@gypsydoratarot8441]

The hell happened?

[@bridgetisjonesing5007]

Samantha was the show!

[@carrie14u2nv]

Absolutely adore her. She is fantastic in everything she does. Meet Monica Velour is phenomenal independent movie that show cases her raw talent.

[@katsullivan7274]

Kim's even more beautiful in real life. Love her speaking voice 👍😀💙

[@d_great_catsby1462]

shes the star of the show

[@brendatello8569]

Oh God, I am going to miss her so much. She represents my "strong" side.

[@EleneMJ]

I love you kim.. LOVE YOU ... the yungest womannn :) she will never be old:)

[@bohemianslouch3749]

kim is so intelligent and insightful

[@dianaparker4807]

I wish she would be so humble now.

[@luizholiveira3105]

She is. She just don't need to be treated like shit anymore

[@mariamyoussef937]

@@luizholiveira3105 kim seems like she suffered from narcissistic abuse she is the most good looking of all the women in that show

[@sallyatwater2335]

She was very close with Darren Star. That's why Parker was so jealous of her.

[@jacquiew.9165]

Sally Atwater Wrong. Cattral wanted more money and same status as Parker. Once Starr left, Cattral lost leverage.

[@christina7215]

GroovyChic75 catttral was the most naked,,,,she SHOULD get the most money you ugly cow.

[@thegirlinquestion]

@@jacquiew.9165 so starr left, SJP took over writing and gave samantha breast cancer?? yes really nice

[@paulg6527]

It's surprising Kim would say they grew together and had chemistry and then say they were never really friends..

[@CassTheMuse]

Think she spoke on the characters growing through the seasons.. not them as actresses

[@HanA-cw9tx]

She's not wrong though. They did grew together and have chemisty, that's why the show was a success. The show is 6-7 long years. It's just that, they are not each other's buddies out of the show, just co-workers.

[@paulg6527]

@Cass The Muse could be, but she didn't exactly say as characters. I get that there can be "work friends" and those you generally hang with just on a professional level and nothing more outside of that spheres, but still friends to say the least. Maybe to kim's defense, true friends are those you talk and get together on a regular bases.

[@ginatrobeson8351]

She said she was a fan of Sarah's work😄😄😄😄

[@SirGeorgioRichy]

A class act 🙏🏼

[@martinha2856]

She is Gorgeous! She is the owner of the show. My favorite.

[@julioojeda8232]

Que tiempos aquellos cuando se llevaban bien. Samantha se sintió tu ausencia en esta temporada. te extrañamos no es lo mismo sin ti.

[@tulipchic34]

She is certainly differen't to Samantha. Kym is alot more softly spoken and mild. Love SACT

[@debaanujmajumdar9572]

Kudos to you Kim ma'am😊😊😊

[@ThomasJr]

It was a show designed for protagonist SJP to shine, but Kim stole the show.

[@inasefgjini6121]

I'm really curious about what the hell happened there? in this interview, she seems to have started the show with a really good friendship feeling with Sarah and the others, appreciating the cast. What happened later?

[@luizholiveira3105]

Sarah wasn't the show producer at that time. Then she became producer and things went wild. Thats why other actors don't dare to say bad things about her. She runs the show.

[@escarlit]

Luiz H Oliveira good call.

[@maxou8896]

@@luizholiveira3105 And how do you know about this exactly? Did you work on the show or are you just assuming? 🤔

[@luizholiveira3105]

@@maxou8896 bitch, please. Try again