Sarah Jessica Parker reveals surprise at audience reaction to controversial Che Diaz character in And Just Like That.

SJP’s Surprise: Fans Hated Che?

When Sarah Jessica Parker discovered viewers’ dislike for Che Diaz, she couldn’t believe her ears.

During a candid chat with The Guardian, the iconic Carrie Bradshaw actress admitted being completely blindsided when a friend mentioned the backlash.

“What are you talking about?” was her genuine reaction, totally unaware of the online storm brewing around Sara Ramírez’s character.

Behind-the-Scenes Bonds

Despite the audience’s cold shoulder toward the non-binary comedian character, SJP had nothing but warm words for her co-star.

“I loved working with them,” she shared, revealing the disconnect between on-set chemistry and viewer reception.

Parker, with 50 years in the acting world, explained she rarely pays attention to “peripheral chatter” about her projects anyway.

Ramírez Speaks Out

Before exiting the show after season 2, Ramírez made it clear they weren’t their character.

“I am not the fictional characters I have played,” they wrote on Instagram, addressing the hostility they faced.

The actor admitted bringing Che to life was “absolutely exhausting,” requiring them to maintain an extroverted mode throughout filming.

Finding Value in Controversy

Interestingly, Ramírez embraced the divisive nature of their character.

They appreciated how Che “struck a nerve” and sparked important conversations, considering those watercooler moments a sign of successful storytelling.

The passionate reactions, both positive and negative, validated the impact of their performance.

Miranda Moves On

Cynthia Nixon, who played Miranda, acknowledged missing Ramírez personally while admitting their characters’ storyline had run its course.

“Miranda and Che were really pretty done,” Nixon explained, suggesting they’d explored all possible angles of that relationship.

She later revealed her belief that the show thrives when more characters are “single and dating and failing at it.”

Fresh Faces, New Stories

Season 3 brings exciting guest appearances, including Rosie O’Donnell as Miranda’s one-night stand.

Nixon, who’s known O’Donnell for years, shared how she personally texted the comedian about joining the cast.

With Ramírez’s departure and new characters entering the mix, the beloved series continues evolving while staying true to its dating disaster roots.