The Ultimate Guide to ‘And Just Like That’ Love Interests: Unveiling the Iconic Aidan Shaw and Beyond
Discover the captivating world of romance in the 'Sex and the City' revival, 'And Just Like That,' as we delve into the irresistible love interests of Carrie Bradshaw and Miranda Hobbes From the iconic Aidan Shaw to the enigmatic Che Diaz, this comprehensive guide explores a swoon-worthy lineup of characters that will leave you breathless
In the revival of And Just Like That, the beloved series Sex and the City continues but without the same steamy onscreen romances. When Sex and the City concluded in 2007, Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, and Miranda Hobbes had all found their happily ever afters with Mr. Big, Harry Goldenblatt, and Steve Brady respectively. However, when season 1 of And Just Like That premiered in December 2021, the marital status of these three couples had undergone significant changes.
Parker's character, Carrie, became a widow in the first episode when Noth's character, Big, suffered a heart attack and passed away. This development occurred amidst Noth's sexual misconduct scandal, which he has denied. After mourning the loss of her husband, Carrie is ready to reenter the dating world in season 2. She has brief flings with individuals such as her podcast producer Franklyn and software engineer George before reuniting with her ex-fiancé Aidan Shaw. Showrunner Michael Patrick King jokingly expressed his confidence that Carrie and Aidan's revived romance would be the ultimate conclusion.
In season 1, Hobbes' Miranda decides to divorce her husband Steve, with whom she has a son named Brady (played by Niall Cunningham). This decision comes after an affair she had with Che Diaz (played by Sara Ramirez), who is Carrie's cohost on a nonbinary podcast. Keep scrolling to meet the love interests of the main characters in And Just Like That and discover the current status of their relationships.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Every ‘And Just Like That’ Love Interest: From Aidan Shaw to Che Diaz
There’s no Sex and the City with steamy onscreen romances — and that extends to Max’s And Just Like That revival.
Sex and the City concluded in 2007, with the main characters - Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte York (played by Kristin Davis), and Miranda Hobbes (played by Cynthia Nixon) - finding their respective happy endings with Mr. Big (played by Chris Noth), Harry Goldenblatt (played by Evan Handler), and Steve Brady (played by David Eigenberg). However, in the premiere episode of "And Just Like That" in December 2021, things took a sudden turn.
Carrie, portrayed by Parker, became a widow in the first episode when Big, played by Noth, suffered a fatal heart attack. This was followed by Noth's departure from the show due to allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies. After mourning her husband's loss, Carrie prepares to reenter the dating scene in season 2. She has brief relationships with individuals like her podcast producer Franklyn (played by Ivan Hernandez) and software engineer George (played by Peter Hermann), before eventually rekindling her romance with her ex-fiancé Aidan Shaw (played by John Corbett).
"I didn't bring Aidan back just to see him fail," joked showrunner Michael Patrick King to The New York Times in June 2023, hinting that Carrie and Aidan's rekindled romance would have a significant outcome. In season 1, Miranda, played by Hobbes, ends her marriage with Steve, whom they have a son named Brady (Niall Cunningham), after an affair with Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez), Carrie's nonbinary podcast cohost.
Scroll below to meet all of the love interests of the And Just Like That leading ladies — and find out where their relationships stand:
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Mr. Big
Carrie tied the knot with the financier in the climactic finale of the first-ever full-length Sex and the City film. As And Just Like That premiered in December 2021, avid viewers observed the couple adapting to the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 lockdown. Tragically, Big met his demise following an arduous Peloton workout in the inaugural episode of AJLT season 1, leaving Carrie to navigate through the immense sorrow that followed for the duration of the season.
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Harry Goldenblatt
Charlotte discovered love with her attorney, Harry, after their divorce in the original series, leading to their eventual marriage and the joyful arrival of their two children, Lily and Rock. Throughout AJLT season 1, the couple skillfully supported Rock during his journey of self-acceptance, and their enduring love continues to flourish.
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Steve Brady
Miranda's relationship with the bartender was a beloved storyline in the original series. However, in AJLT season 1, she revealed that the passion had fizzled out in her marriage, prompting her to pursue a romantic connection with Che. Upon their return to NYC in season 2 after a short West Coast adventure, Miranda and Steve were no longer speaking to each other despite sharing the same living space. In fact, Miranda even chose to sleep on the couch voluntarily to avoid any uncomfortable encounters.
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Che Diaz
After engaging in flirtatious banter throughout season 1, Che and Miranda's relationship took a physical turn when the comedian arrived to check on Carrie's recovery after surgery. While Carrie was asleep, Miranda, who was tending to her friend, unexpectedly found herself engaged in an intimate conversation with Che. Their connection deepened in season 2 as Miranda followed Che to Los Angeles while they were shooting a TV pilot. However, Miranda made the decision to leave California prematurely (and on her own) when Brady informed her that his girlfriend, Luisa, had ended their relationship.
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Peter
Jon Tenney played the role of Carrie's first date after Big's death, whom she matched with on a dating app. This was also Jon's first venture into dating since his wife passed away from ovarian cancer. Although the evening started off with drinks and a seemingly lighter atmosphere, they both ended up vomiting while walking back home.
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Franklyn
Despite her disastrous date with teacher Peter, Carrie remained determined to keep her spirits up and move forward. In the thrilling season 1 finale, a sizzling moment unfolded between her and Franklyn, her podcast producer, as they shared a passionate kiss in the office elevator. Their bond grew stronger when season 2 premiered in June 2023, leading them to engage in a friends-with-benefits arrangement after a podcast recording. However, their connection ultimately faded when Carrie candidly confessed that she wasn't emotionally prepared for a serious commitment.
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George
Carrie's encounter with George, a software engineer, follows the classic enemies-to-lovers trope. As Carrie strolled along the street, engrossed in a conversation with her friend Seema about her disastrous dating experiences, she narrowly avoided colliding with a passing cyclist. Unfortunately, this cyclist turned out to be George, who was sent hurtling off his bike. Annoyed with Carrie for obstructing his path and causing him to injure his wrist, George berated her. Yet, despite the rocky start, Carrie insisted on accompanying George to urgent care. During their time there, they engaged in friendly conversation and exchanged contact information. Their connection deepened, leading them to spend the night together at George's place. However, their intimate evening was abruptly interrupted by George's business partner, who urgently required their attention for a work deadline. In response, Carrie remarked that George seemed committed to his partner, and swiftly made her exit.
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Aidan Shaw
Furniture designer Aidan made his debut on Sex and the City in its third season, captivating Carrie shortly after one of her numerous breakups with Big. Their relationship was an on-and-off affair, culminating in an engagement. However, Carrie grappled with commitment issues and opted to wear the diamond ring as a necklace instead. Eventually, they called it quits, and Aidan settled down with Kathy, with whom he had three sons. In the second Sex and the City movie, the former flames crossed paths again and shared a fleeting kiss, despite both being married. Aidan will have another opportunity to rekindle his romance with Carrie in the upcoming second season of And Just Like That.
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Lyle
Miranda was taken aback when she discovered in season 2 that Che was married in secret to Oliver Hudson's character and that they were still on good terms. Lyle, a mixologist based in California, explained that they hadn't taken the legal steps to get divorced yet. He even assisted Che in moving into her new apartment in Manhattan after she returned from L.A., where he, along with Miranda, joined them in the bedroom for a threesome.
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Herbert Wexley
Charlotte’s close friend Lisa Todd Wexley, portrayed by Nicole Ari Parker, is in a blissful marriage with attorney Herbert Wexley, played by Christopher Jackson. Together, they have three children and make their home on the prestigious Upper East Side.
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Andre Rashad Wallace
Dr. Nya Wallace (Karen Pittman), who portrays Miranda's professor at Columbia University during the first season of the show, was previously married to musician Andre Rashad Wallace (Leroy McClain) when And Just Like That premiered. After facing challenges with infertility, Andre embarked on a global tour while Nya remained at home. Ultimately, they decided to separate in the second season after Andre admitted to almost cheating on his spouse.
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Zed
Seema swiftly became Carrie's trusted unmarried friend, entertaining the group with stories of her dating adventures and liberated romantic encounters. In due course, Seema crossed paths with Zed (portrayed by William Abadie), a promoter at a nightclub, during a night out and was immediately captivated. By the second season, she was even prepared to forgo attending the prominent Met Gala in order to meet Zed's adult son and former wife. However, the encounter took an unpleasant turn when it was revealed that Zed was still living with his ex-partner, leading Seema to end their relationship.
