From Carrie's Mr. Big to Candace Bushnell's Real-Life Powerhouse: Behind the Scenes of the Iconic "Sex and the City" Romance
- ⏱️ 2 Min Read
Real estate tycoon John 'Mr. Big' Preston's romance with Carrie Bradshaw ended in heartbreak. - Devoted affection of 'Sex and the City' novelist towards real-life Mr. Big unveiled
The captivating on-again, off-again relationship between Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mr. Big in HBO's groundbreaking series "Sex and the City" has undeniably left a lasting impression on viewers for decades. However, the series' source material author, the vivacious Candace Bushnell, 66, whose newspaper column inspired the show, has shed light on the intriguing real-life dynamics behind her relationship with her own Mr. Big.
In a candid discussion on the "Are You A Charlotte?" podcast hosted by "Sex and the City" star Kristin Davis, Bushnell revealed her real-life Mr. Big, who remains unnamed, was a force to be reckoned with—a powerful, influential figure in New York City during the '80s and '90s.
Unlike Carrie's Mr. Big, who displayed a softer side, Bushnell's real-life counterpart wasn't afraid to let his frustrations boil over. One memorable instance of this involved throwing a phone, an outburst that even landed in a New York gossip column.
What Happened Between Bushnell and Mr. Big: A Mismatch of Expectations
During her podcast appearance, Bushnell expressed feelings of deep affection towards her powerful man, admitting, "He was a great guy." However, the couple's differing life stages ultimately led to their separation. Bushnell's partner opted for a more rustic lifestyle soon after the breakup, relocating to the countryside, and appeared to harbor marriage and family aspirations—aspirations that didn't align with Bushnell's own ambitions at the time.
Reflecting on her past, Bushnell muses whether she should have chosen a life on a picturesque New England farm, surrounded by horses, instead. As we approach 2025, one can only imagine that her thoughts would linger on those times fondly.
- Sex And The City
- Candace Bushnell
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- New York
- Powerful Men
- Chris Noth
Insights:
- Bushnell's real-life Mr. Big, Ron Galotti, was a former magazine executive in New York City[1][2][3].
- Galotti, like the fictional Mr. Big, embodied the archetype of powerful men in New York during the '80s and '90s[1][2].
- Bushnell has only provided limited insights into the actual reasons that led to her separation from her Mr. Big[1].
- Sarah Jessica Parker, known for her iconic role in HBO's Sex and the City, plays the character Carrie Bradshaw, who finds herself unable to navigate her on-again, off-again relationship with Mr. Big.
- Candace Bushnell, the author of the Sex and the City source material, reveals her own real-life Mr. Big was a powerful, influential figure in New York during the '80s and '90s, much like the men prominent in entertainment, celebrities, and pop-culture know from that era.
- In an H2 Entertainment podcast episode with Sarah Jessica Parker, Candace Bushnell shared that her relationship with her Mr. Big was marked by differing life stages and expectations, leading to their eventual separation.
- Reflecting on her past, Candace Bushnell contemplates if she should have pursued a life on a picturesque farm instead, as she approaches the year 2025.
