Actor Chris Noth is brushing off the significant online reaction to his recent response to a social media comment about his longtime colleague, Sarah Jessica Parker. The 'Sex and the City' star took to Instagram on Wednesday to address the situation, minimizing the controversy as a distraction from more pressing global issues.
Noth's Statement and the Spark of Controversy
In his brief Instagram statement, Noth characterized the entire episode as "a waste of time in a world where there are more important things to worry about." He described his original reply as an offhand and slightly sarcastic remark that had been blown out of proportion. "My off the cuff slightly sarcastic response to a comment on the internet seems to have caused a tempest in a teapot," Noth wrote. "It is not news. It is not worth all this discussion."
The incident began last week when a follower commented on Noth's New Year's-themed workout post with a disparaging remark about Parker. The comment read, "You mean fcuk sjp & her award right? lol." Noth's one-word reply was simply "Right," which many fans interpreted as him agreeing with the criticism of his co-star.
A Complicated History with the Franchise
Chris Noth is best known for playing Mr. Big, the on-again, off-again love interest of Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshaw. He portrayed the character across all six seasons of HBO's original 'Sex and the City' series and its two subsequent films. He later reprised the role for the HBO Max revival, 'And Just Like That...' However, his return was short-lived, as Mr. Big was killed off by a heart attack in the very first episode of the new series.
Noth's exit from the franchise was further complicated by controversy. In late 2021, shortly after the revival debuted, two women accused the actor of sexual assault. Noth has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them "categorically false." Despite the denials, scenes featuring his character in the Season 1 finale were reportedly removed before the episode aired in 2022.
Maintaining Professional Relationships
Despite the recent online stir, Noth has publicly maintained that his relationship with Sarah Jessica Parker remains positive. In a 2021 interview with The Guardian, he described their bond as "very close" and defended her amid reports of a feud with fellow cast member Kim Cattrall.
Following a brief step back from Hollywood, Noth returned to acting last year. He appeared in the horror film 'The Block,' sharing the screen with Jack Falahee from 'How to Get Away with Murder.'
The actor's latest statement appears to be an attempt to close the book on the social media debate, framing it as an insignificant moment unworthy of the attention it has received from fans and media outlets alike.
