A fresh social media controversy has erupted involving actor Chris Noth and his former Sex and the City co-star, Sarah Jessica Parker. The incident has thrust the pair's fractured relationship back into the spotlight, years after Noth's dramatic fall from grace following multiple allegations of sexual assault.
The Social Media Spark
On January 14, 2026, the 71-year-old actor shared a photo of himself working out in a gym on Instagram. His caption read, ‘F&@k new years – LETS GO!!!!’ In the comments, a fan made a direct reference to Parker's recent success, writing, ‘You mean f*** SJP & her award right? Lol.’
Noth’s response was a single, simple word: ‘Right.’ The exchange was quickly screenshotted and spread across social media platforms, going viral. Reactions were divided, with some users encouraging Noth to ‘spill the tea’ while others rushed to defend Parker.
A Relationship Fractured by Allegations
The public rift has its roots in December 2021, when Noth was first accused of sexual assault by two women. In the days that followed, two more women came forward with similar claims against the actor. Noth has consistently and vehemently denied all allegations.
In a statement to The Independent, he said, ‘The accusations against me made by individuals I met years, even decades, ago are categorically false... The encounters were consensual.’ He also questioned the timing of the stories emerging.
The fallout was immediate and severe for his career. Plans for his character, Mr. Big, to appear in the finale of the Sex and the City revival, And Just Like That, were scrapped. He was also written out of The Equalizer and quietly dropped from Doctor Who.
Cast Backlash and Silent Tensions
Following the broadcast of the first episode of And Just Like That—in which Noth’s character was killed off—Sarah Jessica Parker and the main cast issued a joint statement on Instagram. It expressed deep sadness over the allegations and stated, ‘We support the women who have come forward and shared their painful experiences.’
In May 2022, Parker told The Hollywood Reporter that she had not spoken to Noth since the accusations surfaced. She appeared visibly shaken and lost for words when asked about her former co-star, saying, ‘I don’t even know if I’m ready to talk about it.’
The recent social media incident suggests that the professional and personal schism between the two remains deeply entrenched. A representative for Metro confirmed the publication has reached out to both Noth and Parker for comment on the latest development.
