Sarah Jessica Parker received the Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes’ Golden Eve event on January 9, 2026. The honour recognises her long career in television. Many saw it as a celebration of her work on Sex and the City. But the moment also brought back old talk about the feud with Kim Cattrall. Matthew Broderick presented the award. Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon gave warm tributes. They spoke about their friendship and shared memories from the show.
The evening felt like a reunion for the three women. Davis and Nixon both mentioned how the series changed their lives. They talked about the strong bond they still share.
Parker thanked her co-stars and the crew. She kept her speech short and grateful. Fans online shared clips quickly. Many wrote kind things about the trio’s support for each other.
The Carol Burnett Award goes to actors who made a big mark on TV. Parker earned it for playing Carrie Bradshaw across six seasons of the original series, two movies, and the follow-up show And Just Like That. The role made her a household name. It also turned her into a style icon. The award came at a time when the franchise still draws viewers.
But the night also reminded people of the long-standing tension with Kim Cattrall. Cattrall played Samantha Jones. She left the series after the second movie. Salary disagreements played a big part. Cattrall later said the set felt difficult at times.
In 2017, she called Parker a hypocrite during a family tragedy. Cattrall’s brother had died, and Parker sent public condolences. Cattrall responded that she did not want them. The exchange got a lot of attention.
Since then, the two have not worked together. Cattrall skipped the And Just Like That reboot. She has said she feels no need to revisit the character. Parker has stayed mostly quiet on the matter. She has said in interviews that she wishes everyone well. Davis and Nixon have supported Parker publicly.
Fans stay divided. Some point to stories from crew and guest stars who described a positive set. Others believe Cattrall’s version. No other main cast member or long-time crew has backed her strongest claims. The feud has become part of the show’s legacy. It comes up every time the cast appears together.
The Golden Eve event focused on Parker’s achievements. She was the centre of attention. Davis and Nixon spoke warmly. Broderick looked proud. The night highlighted the good parts of Sex and the City. It showed how the show still matters to many viewers.
The series ran from 1998 to 2004. It followed four women navigating life in New York. Topics like friendship, careers, and dating made it stand out. It won multiple awards. The movies and reboot kept the story alive.
Parker has moved on to other projects. She produced and starred in And Just Like That. The show wrapped its second season in 2023. A third is expected later this year.
The Carol Burnett Award adds to Parker’s list of honours. She has won Golden Globes before for the original series. This one feels different. It recognises her full body of work on TV.
The old feud talk will likely fade again. For now, the focus stays on the night. Three friends celebrating a shared history. Many fans are happy to see that.
