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In a recent interview with Grazia magazine, Cynthia Nixon, who played Miranda Hobbes in the enduring television series "Sex and the City," has voiced her concerns about certain aspects of the show that no longer resonate as positively today. While Nixon acknowledges that 90% of the series remains "still pretty great," she admits that "some things have not aged well."
Nixon's chief criticism centers on the show's lack of diversity, stating that it was always "difficult to be in a show that was so white." She lamented this issue, recalling how responses to concerns about racial representation were met with dismissals like "That's Candace Bushnell’s world, and it's a very white world" – a comment likely referring to the original columnist and author whose work inspired the series. Nixon felt that this explanation fell short, simply replying, "I just thought: Okay..."
The actress is also critical of the show's portrayal of LGBTQ+ issues. Nixon found some trans and gay storylines to be "a bit hard to watch" now, indicating that the series may have fallen short in its representation of sexualities and identities compared to contemporary standards.
Despite these criticisms, Nixon remains steadfast in her belief that "Sex and the City" was a feminist milestone in its time, as it celebrated women claiming their sexual agency without judgment. Nixon emphasizes the central message of the series, which was particularly groundbreaking at the time: "You can be a woman, you can have sex with many different people. That didn't make you a slut and it didn't mean you were using sex to get something. You had sex – because you enjoyed it!"
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- In the interview with Grazia magazine, Cynthia Nixon, known for her role as Miranda Hobbes in the cult series "Sex and the City," addresses concerns regarding the show's lack of diversity in the entertainment industry, discussing its dated representation and the need for improvement in the business sector.
- As a celebrity and advocate, Nixon has voiced her critique of the series' handling of LGBTQ+ issues, citing certain trans and gay storylines as challenging to watch in light of contemporary diversity-and-inclusion standards.
- Despite the critique, Nixon maintains that "Sex and the City" played a significant role in modern feminism, as it championed women asserting their sexual agency without judgment – a groundbreaking message that has since influenced finance and other aspects of our society.
