Sarah Jessica Parker opened up about her thoughts on plastic surgery during a recent interview with Howard Stern. During the conversation on Stern's Sirius XM show on June 29, 58-year-old Parker shared that she regretted not getting a facelift. The topic arose when Stern, 69, inquired about a note Steve Martin had written to her, expressing that she was beautiful and had the potential to be a leading lady. Martin had made the comment while Parker was auditioning for the 1991 film L.A. Story.
Parker believes that the idea of her being attractive and being able to portray certain roles came from her experience on the film L.A. Story. She expressed her discomfort with looking at herself and admitted that she considers herself to be average. Additionally, Parker revealed that she has considered undergoing treatments like Botox but questions if it's too late for her to do so.
Parker admitted to Stern that she feels like she didn't experience the classic facelift that people typically have when they reach the age of 44. Despite never having undergone plastic surgery herself, she doesn't pass judgment on those who choose to do so. Parker acknowledges the societal pressure placed on women's appearance, which may explain why some opt for these alterations.
She explained, "Even when we launched the new season last year, there were numerous articles discussing aging and aging gracefully... I believe individuals should pursue whatever makes them feel more confident when they step outside."
In season 1 episode six of And Just Like That, Carrie Bradshaw, played by Parker, contemplated getting a facelift. During the episode, Carrie met with a consultant who demonstrated that she could appear "15 years" younger with some work done. "Oh, I remember her," Carrie exclaimed. Although tempted to proceed with the procedure, the writer ultimately decided that she cherished the past 15 years and wanted her face to reflect that.
Parker appeared stylish for the interview, with her hair parted down the middle, smokey eyeshadow, and a subtle contour. She wore a gray long sleeve top with a cinched detail on the bust, a silver chain necklace, and bold black nail polish — a departure from her usual style.
In a recent interview with Glamour, Parker revealed that she doesn't typically wear nail polish. "I never do my nails... and I've probably had nail polish on my nails twice in 10 years," she joked. However, fans can expect to see her sporting nail polish in upcoming episodes of And Just Like That. Parker explained, "I thought it would be interesting to do, given the outfits and the environment in which those scenes take place."