Top 10 Times Samantha Deserved Better on Sex And The City

Samantha deserved so much better on "Sex and the City." For this list, we’ll be looking at the instances where Samantha Jones was treated unfairly or proved that the others were unworthy of her friendship. Our countdown includes when she didn't judge her friends, when RIchard was unfaithful, when her friends body-shamed her, and more! Why do YOU think Samantha deserved better? Let us know in the comments!
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[@leslieroycroft3569]

How was it “SHAAAMEFUL?” the way she was written out of the sequel? She turned it down herself and they even canceled the last movie because she turned that one down. They respected her decision on that & mourned the lost of a character/coworker and canceled the entire thing (after the story was written) If she was the only one who didn’t want to do it, they had every right to release the show sans Samantha. Then in the first episode mentioned her and explained her absence by saying she moved to London for work. I don’t see how it could have been any less shameful. Ms mojo, please don’t create drama where there is none-you’re better than that.

[@Schmaltzykins765]

I think they handled her absence in the reboot fine the actress didn’t want to come back. Relationships change and they showed the love was still there. But Samantha as the most loyal and non judgmental of the three always deserved better.

[@cara-robynevans9871]

4:30 Miranda's comment here is why I cannot get on board with this stupid woke agenda being pushed in AJLT's storyline where Miranda suddenly is into a woman who is pretending to be neither male or female. Pathetic.

[@พศินทัศน์โสภณเกษมสิน]

​@@leslieroycroft356911:49

[@Ashbrash1998]

The one thing I liked about Samantha is despite being anti kids and marriage, she never bullied her friends for wanting that. She even traded her hair appointment for Miranda and watched baby Brady to help out Miranda

[@ericadunn9435]

and... * when offered the chance to be judgmental, she said "not my style." * didn't want to steal Miranda's wedding day spotlight by sharing her cancer diagnosis * was supportive of each one of those b*tches without ever making them feel bad for the choices they made. The closest Samantha got to being *mean* was telling Miranda to take care of her bikini line in the first movie.

[@tinahuttner7280]

Well I’m there w her when it comes to kids,I’m in my 40s and didn’t desire to be a mom. There’s never was a time a guy came into my life that I wanted to be obligated to,not my 20s or 30s. If I want a kid later on I’d rather adopt.

[@silentsaturn7604]

No, she pushed Miranda in a taxi to get rid of her and didn't want to hang out with her cause babies are not her scene. She only traded her hair appointment after Carrie (you know the allegedly terrible friend) gave her a good stern talk on being a better friend.

[@silentsaturn7604]

@@ericadunn9435 Oh what selective memory you have. * didn't wanna make Mirandas wedding day all about her cancer but went along and did it anyway. * Is always supportive of her friends choices? Are you for real? She sulks EVERY single time her friends are getting engaged, married or having babies and complains about it, even takes it as a personal betrayal when Carrie wants to get married. *Also she didn't judge Carrie when she had an affair and cheered her on for doing what men always do. Is that really what good friends do? Say nothing when their friends make bad choices? Maybe should have judged a little bit and set her straight.

[@tinahuttner7280]

@@silentsaturn7604 this is why I make it a point not to hang out w young moms, I don’t look after other peoples kids unless they’re my niece or nephew.

[@emmanuel7489]

The "you bitch!" at the woman who stole Charlotte's baby name will forever be one of my favorite Samantha moments. Especially because she doesn't care about babies or anything motherly. She didn't even want to be at that baby shower. But the moment her friend was upset, she defended her. The baby name probably didn't matter to Samantha, but it mattered to Charlotte, and that's why she said something. That is a golden friend.

[@cdsdior7208]

That was so epic! She's such a good friend

[@bonniehowell9206]

Another favorite Samantha moment of mine was when she gave up her hair appointment to Miranda and offered to watch Brady (even though she can't stand kids) because Samantha realized Miranda needed time to herself .

[@ilikeditbetterbefore]

Exactly. That's why I always hate Charlotte whenever I watch the episode with the #1 clip.

[@murph8837]

This had nothing to do with Charlotte. She only looked at it as an opportunity to insult Laney because she didn't like her. She also only went to the shower to see how fat her rival was. Her actions following the baby shower only confirmed her feelings of inadequacy when it came to babies.

[@murph8837]

@@bonniehowell9206 She was only watching Brady because Carrie guilted her into acknowledging it. A true friend would see that on her own.

[@melissacarmona1358]

I always felt that Samantha’s “friends” were just really jealous of her. She was successful, fun, unapologetic, and lived her life open and exactly the way she wanted, and was confident in who she was. She didn’t care what people thought about her and was exactly who she said she was. I believe a lot of people, myself included, wish that they were that bold.

[@jolenepayne1378]

Well nailed✔️👍👏

[@aislingrvr]

Agree 500%

[@SenoritaTJ]

Samantha was my role model. It might be because of her that I'm now in an open relationship with my fiance.

[@Purrrr4]

THIS 💯

[@rianneadams5729]

Couldn’t agree more Carrie was a terrible friend as well! I haven’t even bothered with the new series without samantha she was the best character by a million miles! I heard about the story they gave her about why she wasn’t in the new show which was laughable as Samantha was the most loyal one out of all of them , a more appropriate story would have been that Samantha just got sick of carries shit that’s the ending I’m going with 😂

[@lea-gabriellelarkin366]

They didn’t deserve Kim Cattrall back. They bullied her on the set and they acted like literal mean girls in high school. She was the best thing about the show!! She taught a whole generation of girls to be confident and sexually liberated!!

[@TexanGal60]

You forgot to mention the petty way they explain her absence in the reboot AJLT.

[@tinahuttner7280]

I wouldn’t necessarily believe in anything on how they treated her, I mean we’re you there,we’re any of us there?? I highly doubt it.

[@lea-gabriellelarkin366]

@@tinahuttner7280 there are witnesses to it so yeah I believe it. That’s where I stand so idk 🤷🏽‍♀️ you don’t have to agree.

[@tinahuttner7280]

@@lea-gabriellelarkin366 well think it’s both ways cause another KZbinr said he worked on the set and said kim was the one acting immature. Think I’m a nutshell personallys just didn’t mesh, it happens no matter where you work.

[@cocokai9661]

@@tinahuttner7280 It was reported on back in the day. Yes, by people who worked on the set. Apparently it got really, really bad.

[@ascent8487]

The body shaming was infuriating. Especially considering most women wouldn’t consider that fat. These people were insanely out of touch.

[@AkaneCelesHiko]

The only one to really shame her was Anthony. Carrie even tells Samantha she loves her and thinks she's beautiful no matter what size she was, but the issue was that her friend didn't look happy. Also, that her eating like that was very out of Samantha's normal behavior. But yeah, Anthony's comment was just plain catty, buuut that's his whole deal since Charlotte's first wedding. X.x

[@msfussyb]

The belly wasn’t large at all this is so triggering

[@AkaneCelesHiko]

@@msfussyb exactly! She looked beautiful regardless.

[@mastersnet18]

True, but remember it was the 2000’s. It was a horrible time for body image.

[@melissaarchibald6587]

Of all the items on this list, this one is weak. They make it clear that they don't think she is fat or any less of a person because she put on weight. What concerns them is that they know this isn't her. And she recognizes that the weight gain is a symptom of a deeper emotional problem. Earlier in the film Carrie has a similar conversation with Charlotte about running. Imagine a friend who loves their long curly hair. It has been a sense of pride for them for years. And then one day it is shaved off. Wouldn't you be concerned with such a drastic change? You would probably insist that they are still gorgeous, but you would also ask if everything was ok.

[@trinaq]

Samantha was TOO good of a friend to the other girls, more than they deserved. She turned up to support Carrie at her book launch party after her disastrous chemical peel, and what's the thanks she got? Carrie shaming Samantha's appearance, and demanding that she kept it covered up.

[@berryreadable]

Forgot about that!

[@ZoneXavierr]

Especially considering Carries face without a peel aint that cute.

[@Oceanbaymae9]

I would have left Carrie with her book launch by herself. That's no way to treat a friend like Samantha

[@courtneymeyers82]

Agreed, thought that was horrid of her. Even when Samantha was obviously and pain and couldn't stay any longer, Carrie still took a jab and told her to cover up Just from the acting, you can see how mean and jealous SJP was toward Kim

[@kikia6611]

@@courtneymeyers82 Even with a face peel Kim Cattrall is waaaaay better looking than SJP.

[@victoriajolly247]

And this is why the revival is tanking, because Samantha was the best thing about that show and we all really watch it for Samantha, not the other

[@trinaq]

True, Kim Cattrall really dodged a bullet by declining to return, though at least she's got a main role on "How I Met your Father" now.

[@AirQuotes]

Definitely and her storyline in the 2nd movie was the final straw I'm not surprised she refused to return. The reboot is embarrassing and the cast are delusional if they think it's good.

[@ascent8487]

I disagree. Look, it was never going to be as successful without her. That’s true. But it’s tanking because it flat out sucks. The writing is awful and I’d be surprised if the newer writers on the series are able to find much work after this disaster.

[@silentsaturn7604]

Tanking? The show that has everyone and their mother talking? Riiight.

[@Ilovegrunge123]

@@silentsaturn7604 Everyone is watching the recaps and have fun making fun of it but i'm pretty sure it is making low numbers for HBO max and also on rotten tomatoes 30 percent audience score.

[@dlamancha5697]

I absolutely loved it when Samantha helped out a fellow cancer patient getting her an appointment with the doctor as well as herself. I don't see Carrie ever being that generous.

[@nujeru99]

That's one of my all time favorite scenes (and episodes) of the show! Sam is selfless, something the other girls couldn't imagine being

[@mariabarrera5286]

It was Charlotte-most judgmental one

[@kristinachaney7391]

Carrie would have never given that nun a second look

[@suzannejanik7217]

Funny How Miranda was the one who says " You just wake up one morning and poof you're a lesbian" IRONY

[@annabellehudson1175]

Actually Carrie said that, but I get the irony of this whole situation

[@TheKrazysexykool]

🤣 I had forgotten about that.

[@JJ-yn4cj]

It is so ironic that the new series is trying soooo hard to be woke/more progressive yet they handle that plotline the exact same way. I can buy a 40-50 year old woman discovering her identity who has been sheltered her whole life but Miranda has spent decades of her life sleeping with men and she has already tried kissing a woman back in season 1 episode 3 and she said herself that she was definitely straight. It came completely out of nowhere.

[@MrCph2200]

Boom that’s so right!

[@annabellehudson1175]

@@JJ-yn4cj Probably that's because it's not Miranda anymore, it's Cynthia playing Cynthia. There is nothing left of the series we still love and watch so many years after it aired. And that's a shame

[@jackforbes1082]

The characters didn't appreciate Samantha and the actresses didn't appreciate Kim Cattrall's amazing talents and comic delivery.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Yes on both counts

[@StephinOut]

Any woman who would help a girlfriend remove a stuck diaphragm should be ETERNALLY honored and respected! These "mean girls" NEVER did either for Samantha! 🤬

[@JoeKaye959]

Yuck

[@Rosannasfriend]

Gross

[@AddBowIfGirl]

Stephanie Rogers They were not mean girls. Calm down.

[@thatsixtiesgirl7809]

@@AddBowIfGirl They weren't as good to Samantha as she was to them as evidenced in the video multiple times. And sometimes they were indeed mean.

[@CarlCiullaBenavides]

AND Carrie REFUSED to pluck a gray pubic hair for Samantha several seasons later

[@archiecraven6086]

“I love you. But I love me more.” Epic line.

[@murph8837]

Selfish line.

[@loobyh6274]

She said that to her cheating Ex Smith did not deserve that line even if she meant it in a different way

[@taytaos]

I want a friend like Samantha! She carried this show and deserved so much better.

[@oliviah.4741]

I agree, and in a perfect world, she really deserves a spin off in London.

[@mericifevrier9141]

@@oliviah.4741 that’s the show they should have created

[@nadiabremer8214]

100% agree with that!

[@circesoul2218]

​@@oliviah.4741I might actually watch that.

[@turk223]

Never really thought about it, but the character was probably the most mature of the four and deserved better friends.

[@di7787]

It makes sense of course, her character was a bit older than the others

[@tiahardy31715]

Yes.. she did

[@RebeDrawsStuff]

Preach! Samantha is a queen!

[@outrunning29]

Hopefully she found better friends in London lol

[@kathydelarosa1286]

She was known to be older too which made sense

[@marionkim9555]

Ugh, I hated Carrie when she judged Samantha's chemical peel. She wanted Sam to come to her book launch, but when she were there, Carrie judged her terribly.

[@mrbear1302]

You are so FOS!

[@MUSHROOMRAT750]

Carrie is the biggest POS friend ever. The only person she ever treated mildly good was Miranda. But even with Miranda, she didn’t listen, she never missed an opportunity to bring the convo back to her, she never took them seriously but expected everyone to drop everything for her. How about when she shakes Charlotte for not giving her 1000s of dollars

[@cdsdior7208]

Which is funny because Carrie looked awful and she didn't even have a chemical peel 🤣

[@cdsdior7208]

​@@MUSHROOMRAT750 I still can't get over when Miranda hurt her neck from the marathon. She called Carrie for help so she sent Aiden to help her because she couldn't 'cancel her meeting'. She always acted like she was this amazing writer but b i t c h please you had a weekly column in the New York star. You weren't a surgeon or lawyer. She hadn't written any books yet, so the meeting could've been rescheduled. Like when she had jury duty and thought her excuse would get her off (that she's a freelance writer and no one can cover for her). When it didn't, she acted like a child and rolled her eyes. Then after Miranda had returned home with a neck brace Carrie came over just so she could talk about herself. She didn't even ask her how she was. Thankfully, Miranda got mad, but she forgave her too easily. Once she did Carrie continued to talk about herself. She is a pos. She disgusted me when she expected Charlotte to give her, her $30,000 engagement ring after Aiden evicted her because Carrie didn't want to get married. The nerve she had to go to Charlotte's and winge about the fact that Charlotte didn't offer her the money honestly made me sick. Carrie chose to end her engagement. Her bad choices had nothing to do with Charlotte. I'm still so mad Charlotte gave it to her. It would've been better if we knew that Carrie had at least paid her back.

[@grahamellis3547]

@@cdsdior7208 literally

[@asiahwalker7940]

Absolutely love Samantha!!! She was a great friend even when her “friends” were shady towards her.

[@geneveenash8512]

She’s a Queen 👑

[@JJ-yn4cj]

Yeah...rewatching the original series after this train wreck of the revival Carrie threw A LOT of shade toward Samantha's sexual escapades and that isn't even counting the time she judged Samantha for giving the express guy a blowjob.

[@asiahwalker7940]

@@JJ-yn4cj yup and Charlotte loved to do it too. She was the main one that always wanted to throw Samantha’s lifestyle back in her face. The funny thing is it never bothered Samantha because she never hid who she was and what she liked .

[@tianapitesr8553]

Based on a Candace friend in the book right? The only reason why I watched period.

[@Julia67126]

@@asiahwalker7940 IT'S YES

[@mmps18]

Samantha was so generous and nonjudgmental and forgiving!!! The best!!!

[@creativewriter3887]

YES.. which makes that sh-t show of a "reboot" all the more tragic on four levels when it comes to how they treated Samantha. 1) she would never have been so petty as to end a friendship over Carrie's decision not to need a publicist (but THEN magically, Carrie suddenly is back to writing.. slap to Samantha!) Samantha was ALWAYS loyal to her friends-- even if they were at odds with her. 2) Merely sending flowers for Big's funeral. The real Samantha.. the one we knew and loved.. would have been the FIRST one on that plane to be with Carrie. I mean, if she flew all the way from LA to be there for Carrie to help pack her items, you mean she would NOT be at Big's funeral? 3) She took control of the situation when Big stood Carrie up at their wedding, booked the honeymoon and she and Miranda got everything ready for Carrie when she returned (getting her apartment back and moving all her stuff out of storage and into her home). Samantha would have been there for Carrie when Big died.. and while we're on the topic... 4) Samantha would have been there with Carrie when she spread Big's ashes from the bridge in Paris. At the end of the series, It was Samantha who told Big to go to Paris and bring Carrie home.. and with Samantha only being a few hours if that from Paris, the Samantha we know would definitely have been there for Carrie. This "ghost" Samantha is NOT the Samantha we know. She probably would have slapped Miranda and screamed "Snap out of it! you're married with a son and a promising career as a civil rights attorney".

[@UrFriendlyCreoleHottie]

This is true. She deserved so much better!!!

[@naturistfred]

@@creativewriter3887 I agree with everything you stated but I do think Samantha would have encouraged Miranda to love herself more and been supportive of the divorce. But she wouldn't have approved the cheating and lying behind Steve's back.

[@murph8837]

@@naturistfred WHAT! Samantha is the most likely one to support Miranda cheating and divorcing, and that is not a good thing.

[@bdp8102]

I have always disliked Charlotte's character with a passion. She always managed to get away with the "oh poor little baby me" attitude and the "helpless romantic nice girl" facade, but she was a pretty shitty person 90% of the time. Every prudish, bratty, whiny thing she said was always explaind away with the "well, you have to understand her, she's a traditionalist", as if that makes it ok to be judgemental of your friends. She was always unempathetic of Samantha's relationship troubles because she judged her lifestyle, but Samantha always had to run rescue her from these stupid meaningless ordeals she got herself in (like with the baby name bs). Samantha was a badass, strong, independent and fierce, if she were a real person I could not blame her for getting the hell out of there.

[@di7787]

THANK YOU for this !! I agree. Charlotte is rated too high. Just can't with her. And in the reboot, her character makes little sense (I mean it seems like she hasn't grown much mentally)

[@me034]

Charlotte is not my favourite, but at least her arch during the series is about getting rid of her prejudice and learning to value more important things both with her friends and her relationships. The one I can't stand is Carrie, honestly she had no values what so ever. She was mean to her friends, cheated on Aidan, was super materialistic, spent 40000 on shoes when she could not afford it and ended being bailed out magically by Big. The worst part is that at the end of the series she has learnt nothing, she is the same Carrie than on chapter one.

[@romantic_hippie]

I HATE how judgemental Charlotte is. She's a struck up prude who thinks she's better than everyone else.

[@whutdafeq1715]

@@me034 what ya'll carrie haters don't realize is that Carrie was unapolagetically herself too in the same way Samantha was, till' the end, like her or not.

[@me034]

​@@whutdafeq1715 if she was unapologetically herself (which I don't think it was true) who she was was harmful to her friends and boyfriends so that is no excuse. Samantha is different because she was very upfront of who she was and what could be expected of her, was a fierce friend who never judged and to guys she was a fun time, exactly what she advertised.

[@talisha5863]

Kim Cattrall is the reason I got hooked on that show in the first place! Everyone one of those ladies’ characters were incredibly promiscuous, but Samantha was the only one unapologetic about it☺

[@nas2817]

Exactly. It's kinda funny how judgey they are towards Samantha when all of them sleep around. Even conservative Charlotte. Samantha is such a great friend to them.

[@misslanapaulford]

Samantha was refreshing and a breath of fresh air 😌 not judgementle or over barring and honest. Not everyone wants to settle down and have kids. Even in 2022 women not men are still looked down apon.

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

I LOVED when Samantha said, "I happen to love the way I look." All women should, no matter what our age or weight is. Studies say that men think they are better looking than they really are and women think they are worse looking than they really are. If that is true, we should embrace ourselves and other women. Stop hating on yourselves and others! Compliment each other for God's sake!! And compliment yourself too! :) :) :)

[@trinaq]

Likewise, we're so used to seeing females on screen or in books be insecure about their own appearances, that it was refreshing for Samantha to be proud of her own beauty.

[@Pretzelgal]

Absolutely! Well said!👏

[@Shrimpyyyyyyyy]

I always loved that line, it taught me that it’s okay to think that.

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

@@trinaq Exactly. And I'll go a step deeper. Suppose you're putting yourself down and another woman hears you, but she happens to really like your look. Then she might feel, "If she thinks she's unattractive, she probably thinks I am unattractive too." So you're making another woman feel bad about herself by putting yourself down. Or if someone says, 'You look great" and you're like, 'No, I'm fat." ....what if the person who complimented you is heavier than you? You're making them feel fat by saying that. Just accept a compliment like a champion, and compliment the other girl in return. That's what I always do. There's something beautiful about everyone, so it's easy to compliment :)

[@ThomasJr]

Don't be ridiculous Lol. Men don't think they are better looking than they are, stop projecting. PS The guys who think they are good looking, they probably are. The ones who think they are not, they are not.

[@KHBogWitch]

The truly awful thing about what Charlotte said is that if she had just let Samantha know she was upset about her sleeping with her brother, Samantha would have respected it. Because Samantha is the best friend on that show and she puts her girlfriends first when she knows there’s a problem.

[@bef9612]

I agree. I also think that being obvious about sleeping with a friend's brother is a common thing that would make most people uncomfortable, and Sam should have been more subtle. Like she should show up in the common area in something other than her brother's shirt. I'm no expert on the show, but it seems extremely insensitive to do to a friend. I know people are not going to agree with me here. Sam is usually awesome, but i think in this moment she fell short.

[@KHBogWitch]

@@bef9612 I actually agree with you on this. Samantha is sometimes thoughtless when it comes to her friends’ boundaries and what is generally socially appropriate. I even understand Charlotte snapping at her…but she took it way too far and made it a personal attack rather than expressing outrage at the situation. And it’s especially upsetting because they do that to Samantha a lot-she almost never gets the benefit of the doubt.

[@SharonBoo0305]

Samantha disrespected boundaries. You don’t sleep with your friends’ relatives, exes, partners, etc. It’s not like it was hard for Samantha to get dick. Just because people are consenting adults doesn’t mean it’s right or a good idea.

[@bef9612]

@@SharonBoo0305 100 percent agree. at least, try to be discreet, you know?

[@KHBogWitch]

@@SharonBoo0305 I agree, but it does not justify what Charlotte said to her.

[@Purrrr4]

She was amazing. A true friend. I wish I were friends with women like her in real life.

[@Djdreamstudios]

Kim is awesome and since she’s no longer on the series you can literally feel the dark cloud over this show💯

[@pookiesis1465]

Yep

[@Djdreamstudios]

@@pookiesis1465 it’s sad now tbh

[@Pinkranger87]

Kim doesn't need that series.

[@Djdreamstudios]

@@Pinkranger87 I’m watching the old series and it’s giving me life 😢😭😩

[@sunus5347]

Samantha got Nun an appointment when they both were dealing with Cancer. This speaks volumes about a person. These girls are so blessed to have a friend like Samantha. I Wish i had a friend like that

[@fancifulfilly]

Right? And of course, the mere fact that Samantha was so much fun. She was unforgettable. I like Miranda second best, and the other two, they're alright, but that's the best thing I can say. I don't like to be judgy, but I wouldn't go out of my way to have either of them as a friend.

[@seannanana84]

The world needs more Samantha Jones energy. Sex and body positive, nonjudgmental, fun, fabulous, confident, empowered, successful and that wit! She was the best part of the show and the one character I would love to know in real life.

[@JuliaBurks]

I hate how "And Just Like That" treated Samantha. She was a LOYAL friend and would not move to London and cut the group off because Carrie dropped her as publicist... I refuse to watch it b/c of the LAZY WRITING there.

[@abigailchelik6536]

Gosh you're so right!

[@asiahwalker7940]

They definitely could have found a better way to write Samantha off. I would have loved for them to say that her and Smith got married and moved to London for his career or something

[@AnaFilimon-Sperrer]

@@asiahwalker7940Don't forget, Samantha Jones loved Smith but she loves herself more.

[@chrispeplinski7306]

I think had the revival not had lazy writers, it could be said sam got an offer to expand her pr business in London or traveling

[@asiahwalker7940]

@@AnaFilimon-Sperrer yeah I know but I would have liked to hear that she found love again with Smith

[@shaneflores5657]

I think the confidence of Samantha, as a character, on the show intimidated the other girls who weren't as adjusted to showcasing who they were as people. I think that Kim Cattrall has the same confidence in herself and has no one she has to win over to show that she's phenomenal. She also knows when to leave roles alone, something the other three aren't very good at.

[@kimbyunnoona7139]

She was by far my favorite character. I was more invested in her storyline than any of the other women. At the end of the series, I was so so happy she and Smith were together. He treated her like a Queen. Regardless of the disastrous movies & new series, I still like to think they’re together & far far away from the girls. She deserved more.

[@astridwhomes9724]

And she treated him like trash

[@TracyAmor]

Exactly! They could make it like they were together or that she expanded her business and that's why she left and not bec Carrie fired her! So infuriating.

[@Steevee129]

I always thought Carrie was the most toxic friend ever. I had a few of those friends along the way but ditched them. I was like the other girls, trying to please my Carries. And everything is fine… until you disagree with them or give them any criticism. Because those kinda people are only good at giving criticism not taking it. I was very happy when I ditched those types of people and never missed them. At some point they try to get back into your life because they miss your attention and will suck up to you. But trust me… you don’t wanna go back. Carrie is a narcissist! (And I bet SJP is too, because she can’t act, she just is herself when she plays Carrie. I saw BTS-footage…)

[@leighalmond4128]

Yes!

[@leighalmond4128]

Sarah Jessica Parker is toxic. And who thinks that horse faced woman is pretty lol

[@jeahlashelifestyle6816]

i disagree, and we dont know any of these actors in real life including Kim herself

[@jeahlashelifestyle6816]

People keep saying things about SJP, so other than SATC, what else has she done in her real life that make people not like her? People are so sensitive now days, want to cancel someone over every little thing…… As for the character Carrie, No she isn’t as polite but she has been there for friends….. (supported Charlotte in the things she believes in, 1st to be there for Miranda in the hospital and with brady, paid for them several times when she had it) So to what did Carrie do that was so bad?

[@jeahlashelifestyle6816]

You know my friends can be a bit harsh at times but they have always been there for me though relationships and with my kid… so to each its own, i take a real friend over a nice one

[@msmarks1130]

Samantha is a goddess inside and out. I wonder if they ever really deserved her.

[@miasasmrandsinging5426]

Samantha was by far the most brave, strong and empowering character in this, she deserved better.

[@murph8837]

My ass, she was the weakest of them all when it came to confidence and relationships.

[@emiiii]

Samantha truly made the show. And the embarrassing reception of AJLT proves it.

[@oaklee84]

She even sent flowers to Big’s funeral after her and Carries falling out. The world can use more Samantha type friends.

[@RosieSquall]

Worst part is, she wouldn’t have just sent flowers. She would have gone to Big’s funeral despite their falling out. Hell, she flew across the country in the first movie to help Carrie pack her stuff, she definitely would have been there for her for something as tragic as her losing the love of her life. That’s how good of a friend she was.

[@murph8837]

How does that even speak of the character when she practically doesn't exist? They may as well left it out considering she was not even a part of the show.

[@kenbrown2927]

Samantha deserved EVERYTHING. She was always there for her friends, supported them, and even told them what they didn't want to hear even when they knew she was right. She was independent and fabulous. Kim knew what she was doing by not appearing in "AJLT."

[@cremebrulee4759]

They really did treat her badly. After watching these clips, I realize how essential Samantha was to SATC. AJLT suffers significantly from her absence.

[@sexyyacuckoobird]

Her friends didn’t deserve her. PERIOD. 💯

[@amelia0086]

Each character is vehicle to depict a phase of life you need to outgrow, you start off a naive teenage Charlotte hoping to find Prince Charming, then you become a self-absorbed but still immature chaotic twenty-something Carrie. Once you’re in your 30’s you take yourself and everything soo seriously you’re a cynical Miranda and if you’re lucky, you actualise into the final butterfly, Samantha. Confident, generous, glamorous and unflappable. And just like that explores your fate if you stagnate in any one of the undesirable phases

[@tinsel-pants]

^

[@msgriffin8478]

Honorable mention- when Charlotte (who was sexually frustrated with Trey) shamed Samantha at the breakfast table and Carrie and Miranda left her hanging. She ended up linking with that southern floosie 😄😄😄😄

[@xdoriandanger]

Agreed. That part was insane

[@larisamustata6743]

I thinks, probably wrong, corect me if I am but it seems that for entire series, movies and reboot, Charlotte seems only to want things not to work too much. I am so sorry about Trey.

[@dianakistaubaeva9321]

AND YOU CAN FORGET SAMBA

[@galmanferguson]

Yeah you can forget samba too, Ms. Griffin, for making me laugh and spit out my tea all over my phone because that episode was my fav

[@AirQuotes]

Samantha definitely deserved better and she was right to not come back for the travesty that is JLT.

[@hatinmn]

Samantha is my favorite character. She is successful, smart, and confident. Samantha is the one you can go to for help.

[@jamiek143]

I was never a big fan of Charlotte…. Largely bc of how judgmental she was to Samantha. She acted like a little prudey pants constantly shaming Samantha for her lifestyle even though she had her fair share of men throughout the series too.

[@asiahwalker7940]

Exactly

[@charliejoson9145]

THANK YOU! I hated Charlotte the most. She was a hypocrite then and....maybe now on the AJLT.

[@pinklilac7]

Yeah, but she acted innocent and waited for the guys to come to her so somehow in her mind this made it ok even though the end result of sleeping with someone is exactly the same.

[@ayelaya8728]

i hate her too. also, she was such a bad friend, never offered money to carrie when she needed it, got mad with miranda when she got pregnant… such a selfish person, and always blaming her problems on other people

[@TheScarlettrouge]

The only time I was irritated at Samantha’s active libido was during the horrible SATC 2 movie. Samantha was always shown as a smart, educated woman. She should have known not to show that kind of “attitude” in a place as strict as Abu Dhabi.

[@DianelaGamboa]

Totally!!!

[@lisamelroy2855]

God yes! I felt embarrassed watching that storyline play out, it was so awful. Then again, most of that movie was shit.

[@Shrimpyyyyyyyy]

Terrible movie!! From Samantha creams and libido to Carrie kissing Aiden to the hijab scene - it was not it. 🙅🏼‍♀️

[@taradiane]

@@Shrimpyyyyyyyy the hijab scene was beyond cringeworthy.

[@silvanamariaga2281]

Agreel totally!

[@henriklarssoneurovisioncha6515]

Samantha IS the iconic friend we all want and need

[@vanessaalvarado9358]

Isn't that "fire hydrant" aka Miranda now all of a sudden gay, and gets upset if anyone even tries to question it. I guess since it was Samantha it was okay to be homophobic.

[@sarahvenable4710]

I strive to be as good a friend as Samantha.

[@bonniehowell9206]

How they wrote her out of the reboot was absurd. Samantha offered her PR services to Carrie for free amd in the past offered to loan her money. Saying Samantha only saw Carrie as an ATM and refused to talk to the entire group of friends over a business matter didn't seem like her character at all.

[@mypeopleskillsarerusty4569]

She was the only good and true friend

[@trinaq]

Agreed, she was probably more supportive of Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda than they deserved, even after they continually slut shamed her.

[@Tomas-ql9yo]

Samantha is the prettiest girl out of the four of them Best face and body

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

Yes! And the best actress too. When you see them on talk shows they all seem exactly like the SATC characters they play. But Kim is softer than Samantha. And in her words, "I played her well!" :)

[@vasyavasilevs3310]

Samantha is the best character of the show 🤩

[@pavladavlas]

They should’ve given Samantha her own spin-off series instead of trying to revive the original. Maybe a series in which she finally realises how hostile her “best friends” are towards her and surrounds herself with people who actually accept her just as she is.

[@gigicolada]

I was a teenager when this show came out and I can clearly remember the women around me (society in general) attacking Samantha. I’ve always had friends like Samantha. They are real and grounding and loyal.

[@TheFashionsketcher]

And just like that Samantha saved herself from being a part of "And just like that"

[@leighalmond4128]

YES

[@lenusniq_9746]

Samantha was a self assured confident shameless and proud queen way before it was cool.

[@padmes8589]

I missed Samantha!! She’s always the best part from the show

[@The_Truth-]

Watching this made me realize how much I miss seeing Samantha on the show. Samantha has character and she was fun. She definitely added Sriracha to the show. I don’t blame her for not doing the new show.

[@kellyheighway5411]

I think this would make sense as too why she went to live in London, samantha had enough being treated the way she did

[@kumokundomo9705]

Samantha carried the show. Everyone else is basically decoration. She's the main character. Without her there's no reason to watch it.

[@BLTKellys]

Samantha was not the main character but she was the best character.

[@crystalmonroy9111]

@@BLTKellys she shouldve been the main character

[@bellarosa009]

I miss Samantha!! She was the best character in the entire series.

[@hazreytomyang901]

she was the only sane one there

[@Jane1983S]

I watched SATC when I was in my late teens-early 20s and, of course, I loved Carrie the most. But now, in my late 30s, I can't help but notice how truly awful - selfish, immature - Carrie is. Carrie and Big? Toxic. Can't believe I used to like Big and their "true love".

[@slixameth]

Watching this show again as a young woman you realize that Carrie was the true villain. Kim Cattrall made this show ! Carrie was so needy and annoying - for the love of God.

[@fcannistraro2878]

The episode where Carrie and Samantha ride a train to San Fran for Carries book tour. Samantha was Carrie’s ride and die until Mr. Big showed up at the book signing event.

[@hpr2008]

She talked her into going with her and was excited about riding the train. It ended up being cramped and unpleasant. When they finally got there, our girl Sam was enjoying a nice hot bubble bath when Carrie hurried her out so she could fuck the guy she spent a whole book saying treated her like trash. And Samantha was nice enough to buy BOTH OF THEM airline tickets back to NY.

[@daniellemontreal3491]

Samantha actually stood up for Charlotte at the baby shower because she hated the hostess and wanted an excuse to leave. Nonetheless...that's my favorite and most quoted line of hers😬🤣🤣

[@dlamancha5697]

Ha ha ha. Yeah, I loved that. And the "I don't have a baby' shower she gave for herself to celebrate was awesome too!

[@angelaholmes8888]

@@dlamancha5697 oh yes I absolutely loved that

[@angelaholmes8888]

I really hated the way the girls treated samantha when she was dating Maria

[@j.ray555]

I just re-watched all the seasons and I couldn't agree more. Not only were the girls constantly making snide remarks towards Samantha and treating her like she was so inappropriate whenever she shared anything, they just weren't ever really there for her. Even though she was there for them through all of their crap. But what I gained more from re-watching it was how great Samantha is it as a person. She is solid inside it out, she does what she says she's non-judgmental, open-minded, thoughtful, and very real about who she is and where she's at which is ever changing and evolving . She's known as being a s***, but she was never a s***! She was a woman who was Unapologetic about living her life! Samantha is my hero❤

[@debrh.b]

Say what you will about her personal life but Samantha was the best friend you could ever have .

[@nagrajt5192]

D

[@loveleighloveoffical]

She was THE BEST character. She MADE the show.

[@KraZvEgGyBuRgEr]

She was the best! I love that she didn’t judge and lived her life on her terms. That whole thing about her gaining a little weight really annoyed me. I was like wtf she barely gained weight 🙄!!!!!

[@charliejoson9145]

Yeah...I hated when the writers made Anthony, Charlotte's gay wedding planner/friend blurted out about "Samantha's gut". It was sort of cliché.

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

Samantha was hands down the best of the four, and Kim is better off without the others.

[@christinesentman5437]

Samantha is a true friend. Never judged only loved.

[@jactrewil]

Samantha was definitely the friend I wanted to have. The others were questionable, even after they had been through so much together.

[@BlackBirdSinging47]

I always hated how the other three treated Samantha’s life like a joke.

[@sierrasavvy]

I don't think i ever really noticed the "mean girl" mentality that often fell towards Samantha because Samantha was always tough and witty enough to take it, but yeah truth is if I had a group making fun of my self confidence or judging me and ganging up on me, you wouldn't see much of me after that.

[@Camilla550]

Samantha offering to babysit for Miranda despite disliking babies was soooo sweet! I remember the scene where Miranda is having trouble breastfeeding and Carrie comes over to whine (as usual) about Aidan and Big. Poor Miranda gets worked up and upset over Brady not eating, missing jokes because she’s so tired and losing her old self by becoming a mother. She obviously needs a friend but instead Carrie brushes off Brady’s eating issues, calls Miranda a mom despite her saying she was worried she was not the same person anymore then leaves while insensitively saying she can do anything because she’s in New York.

[@angeleyeszarai]

That homophobic episode is literally gross. I never watched the show but I'm pissed at just the lines being SPOKEN. Did they even apologize, rectify or reflect on their behavior & disrespect towards Samantha at the end? What was the point of THAT episode? Just for her to come out bi & be talked about behind her back by her "friends"? WHAT was the point?

[@roie_ba]

I think they were all secretly envy of her and thus the constant criticism towards her and the eye rollings

[@annademo]

Samantha was the heart and soul of SATC and the best of the 4 of them. The proof is that "And Just Like That" just flat out stinks. It's been awful from the first moment until the last.

[@AkaneCelesHiko]

So, I've been re-watching this whole series. I've noticed that a lot of jokes and episodes don't hold up over time. Mostly dealing with Samantha's adventures. And the episodes seem a LOT less scandalous compared to things on TV now. Something that should have been pointed out here is that every time Samantha had bee slighted by her friends in the episode, it was a lesson for that friend to be more open about Samantha. Where Samantha was railed for her over sexuality and choices, Charlotte got the same treatment for her more conservative, "prudish" nature. Overall, this show is definitely not for the younger generation now, but when it aired at the time it did help women be more open with their sexuality and love. Also, the whole Maria episodes definitely did not hold up over time, but what do you expect when lesbianism was still very taboo on TV?

[@orangeorangeness2116]

Well said.

[@Julia67126]

IT'S BEEN

[@jasminee1357]

Which is funny because everything you said is spot on. A lot of the themes and storylines seem to not have held up and now the reboot is too heavy-handed. It's like they can't find a happy medium

[@jessicaknutsen8523]

I was thinking the same thing. All the women were judgemental or questioned each other's choices at times and it almost always turned out to be the whole point of the plot: to learn how to be a more supportive friend. And while I absolutely do not not support some of the comments in the Maria episode, I do think most friend groups would be shocked and confused if their heterosexual relationship-resistant friend at that age announced that she's in a relationship with a woman. There would be a lot of confusion, questions and whiplash. The judgement and criticism is gross, but again I think a lot of the lesson in there is how to learn and grow from that.

[@harleykenn13]

Before I binge watched SATC, all of my friends told me I was the Samantha of the friend group and I never understood why. Now that I am caught up, YOU BET I AM SAMANTHA JONES. A true honor, indeed.

[@astridwhomes9724]

So a selfish tart lol

[@marig9236]

We could all use a friend like Samantha.

[@jaygarcia8508]

And just like that..... Samantha Jones is the best character on "Sex & the City"

[@TheAngryHappyMaskSalesman]

She wasn't just a confident woman. She also was an incredibly faithful friend. She radiates so much solidity and self respect that ANYONE would want to be her, or be her friend. And Just Like That was boring because she wasn't there. And to me, she was by far the central pillar of the show.

[@wjmwdead]

Samantha’s character really made the show successful. She never had a selfish moment, she would stand up for her “friends” even when they didn’t deserve it, and she was the power house. She was the best. THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS TOGETHER!

[@lawannalw]

If you go back and watch all of the episodes again you will see that the other girls did the same things that Samantha did. Maybe not as much but they put plenty of notches in headboards as well. I've been saying this for years. Plus Samantha was always lifting up Carrie and making her sound so important. Carrie never returned the favor.

[@melaniesenf7175]

Samantha was real! She was a spice girl in a man’s world. I would rather be friends with her than her so called bffs

[@airachica]

Carrie is honestly one of the most unlikable chick flick show MCs ever.

[@lauralarrabee7870]

Samantha had great mom energy. The kind of friend that would be your cheerleader and slap you silly and tell you to snap out of it and hug you when it’s all over and tell you get back out there.

[@TheMagdalenaBB]

Rave mom or cool mom energy. Ha ha...

[@melissanoyb]

Thanks MsMojo for this post. Samantha was a loyal, true and accepting friend to all three of her best friends. If I ever am lucky enough to meet my own 'Samantha' I'm going to treat her the way she treats me, with respect.

[@prowrestlingcountdown208]

Kim should’ve got the revival series and the other three should’ve just been written out.

[@IxiaRayne]

They always gave Sam the „ugly“ storylines. Everyone keeps their posture but Samantha has a red face, a thrown out back, a shaven head, a sweaty body from meno pause. Jokes on them, those cancer & meno pause storylines were some of the best they could have written. 👌🏻

[@angelaholmes8888]

🙂💯

[@syvmim5385]

I love you, but i love me more

[@sessionshannah]

Go girl

[@ttjc3696]

You know what I'm happy Samantha isn't in the new show. She was too good for them then and she's for damn sure to good for them now

[@wikstr18]

I sooo agree with your picks, I think she's been constantly bullied by the girls since season three and it's hard for me to watch the show without cringing

[@jeanaerowley7150]

Samantha always has been and always will be my favorite character. It’s really sad that SJP had to be so jealous and petty 😡

[@essencenicole9731]

They NEVER deserved Samantha. She was the only genuine one in the bunch. Soooooo glad she didn't come bacc to this dumpster fire reboot.

[@deathbeforedecaf7755]

Samantha WAS the show. The reboot was disastrous and the big pink elephant in the room was that Kim Cattrall aka Samantha was not there!

[@maryl1902]

Samantha will always be the MVP of SATC, not only cuz it was such a great written character but cuz Kim cattrall is phenomenal at potraiting her, nobody could pull it off like she did. Now in and just like that... it's so evident that missing spark, it would have been great if Cynthia nixon or even Kristin Davis had the beef with Sarah J Parker instead of Kim.

[@minodoracliveti1370]

Samantha is the most true,sincere and real character. I miss her. This is why I do not watch this new sex and the city. It is poor without her.

[@JulieDelahooke]

She was promiscuous, but she was fabulous friend, and an inspirational woman. Kim Cattrall created a wonderful character, who is ultimately loved more than the lead.

[@thexxit]

promiscuous isn't even a thing really. I agree, Samatha was such a great friend and an insipiration in general!

[@meggo329]

​@@thexxityes it is a thing. Those numbers add up as evidenced in the episode Samantha can't remember how many people she slept with when she needed an Aids test. If you spread it around your promiscuous if you sleep with one person your not. Samantha has been both she has been promiscuous and she has had committed relationships. It is a thing that's why we have an appropriate word for it unlike other people who refer to these women in a derogatory way. Also I'm still mad she broke up with Smith he was my favorite. 😢 Team smith

[@nujeru99]

I've been waiting for this list for YEARS! The girls (particularly Carrie and Charlotte) were always so damn rude and mean to Samantha. Their comments after Samantha revealed her relationship with Maria were homophobic and revolting. When she revealed she was getting back with Richard, Carrie quipped "Desperate women who will believe anything" (highly ironic coming from her airheady ass). There were at least 10 times she should've back slapped Carrie and/or Charlotte