Did Sarah Jessica Parker Just Subtly Call Out And Just Like That’s Trauma Arc?
For fans who still haven’t healed from And Just Like That’s most gut-wrenching moment — the sudden death of Mr. Big — it turns out they’re not alone. Sarah Jessica Parker herself is finally opening up about the emotional toll of losing Big in Season 1’s premiere… and her latest comment has people wondering if she’s quietly questioning the show’s darker direction.
In a recent interview, Parker described Big’s death not as just a plot twist, but as something that left the story — and her — emotionally “untethered.”
“It was really sad to say goodbye to that,” she shared. “Big dying was really, really hard to do both professionally and personally. That’s not just a thread. It’s one of the main arteries that you would struggle to do without.”
That one quote was enough to spark a conversation online: was this her way of gently signaling that the trauma-heavy storyline wasn’t the direction she would’ve chosen?
Was Killing Mr. Big a Mistake?
The decision to end Carrie and Big’s decades-long love story in the first few minutes of the revival shocked viewers everywhere. Fans had waited years to see what life looked like for the iconic couple after marriage — but instead, they got grief, loss, and a Peloton-induced heart attack.
Parker didn’t mince words about how difficult that goodbye was. Mr. Big — played by Chris Noth — had been the emotional backbone of Carrie’s story across six seasons and two movies. His absence wasn’t just felt; it haunted the show.
And while the actress never directly commented on the real-life assault allegations that surfaced against Noth shortly after the episode aired, it’s notable that his character was entirely written out after that — even a planned flashback was scrapped.
The Scene That Still Has Fans Divided
One of the most criticized moments in Season 1 came when Carrie discovered Big collapsed on the bathroom floor — and instead of calling 911, she simply held him as he died. It was heartbreaking, yes. But it was also puzzling. Why didn’t she call for help?
Actor Chris Noth later offered some context in an interview with People, saying that he and showrunner Michael Patrick King envisioned it as a cinematic, emotional farewell — not a frantic rescue scene.
“We both called it the Bonnie and Clyde moment,” Noth said. “They both know that it’s the end. We knew that I shouldn’t just die alone in the bathroom. There had to be that last moment — no words, no corny dialogue, just a look. And I thought [King] did it so beautifully.”
Though fans remained divided, the creators believed that moment was necessary for Carrie’s emotional arc. Losing Big was the spark that forced her to redefine herself — not as part of a couple, but as a woman learning how to live again.
A Subtle Goodbye or a Quiet Critique?
Parker’s emotional reflection doesn’t sound like regret — but it does hint at a disconnect. And Just Like That opened with heartbreak, and some viewers never quite recovered from it. Carrie’s journey became one of grief, rather than glamour. And while that realism resonated with many, others missed the warmth, wit, and sparkle that once defined the series.
As Season 3 premieres tonight, Parker’s words echo louder than ever. She didn’t just lose a co-star — she lost a character who had been a part of her for over two decades. And just like that… the heartbeat of the show changed forever.
And Just Like That Season 3 premieres May 29, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, streaming exclusively on HBO Max.
