Kristin Davis revisits SATC via podcast, shares Melrose Place struggles, and reflects on sobriety and co-star dynamics with Kim Cattrall.
What Sparked Kristin Davis’ Podcast Journey?
At 59, the Sex and the City icon launched Are You a Charlotte?, dissecting SATC episodes while unearthing untold stories, like a ’90s ghosting trauma where she lost $5,000.
“Scary to share,” she admits, but co-star Cynthia Nixon praises her boldness: “She’s owning her power.”
How Did Sobriety Shape Her Career?
Sober since her Melrose Place days, Davis avoided Hollywood’s cocaine-laced parties. “I was a weirdo,” she laughs, crediting acting as her anchor.
“If I hadn’t loved it, I might’ve kept drinking. Sobriety let me chase roles—not chaos.”
Why Did She Turn Down Carrie Bradshaw?
Creator Darren Star first offered her Carrie! “I refused—had to play Charlotte,” Davis reveals.
The 1998 table read with Parker, Nixon, and Cattrall sparked magic: “Four women leading a show? Unheard of. Manhattan became our playground.”
What Dark Chapter Haunted Her Early Fame?
On Melrose Place, Davis battled extreme pressure to stay thin, fainting from spin classes and forgetting her name.
“Everyone was gorgeous and super skinny,” she recalls. Heather Locklear’s kindness contrasted with the toxic “thinness obsession.”
Where Does She Stand With Kim Cattrall?
Amid SATC cast rifts, Davis avoids drama: “I haven’t seen Kim in years, but her role deserves celebration.”
Honoring Cattrall’s wish for privacy, she focuses on the podcast’s mission: revisiting the show’s legacy, flaws and all.
Quick Facts: Kristin Davis
- Podcast Debut: Are You a Charlotte? breaks down SATC’s legacy and personal revelations.
- Sobriety Milestone: Sober since the ’90s, acting motivated her to quit drinking.
- Melrose Place Pressure: Fainted from extreme weight-loss tactics during filming.
- Role Swap: Rejected Carrie Bradshaw, fought for Charlotte York.
- Cattrall Dynamic: Respectfully avoids discussing Kim, honoring her privacy wishes.