Granddaughter, Ella Stiller, continues her relative's legacy. - Grandmother's legacy continues through Ella Stiller
In the world of And Just Like That..., the highly-anticipated third season has just begun, and it's bringing a fresh face into the fold. Ella Stiller, the 23-year-old daughter of Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, has made a guest appearance in the series, portraying Mia, a character entangled in a storyline involving Miranda’s son Brady.
Stiller's casting in And Just Like That... carries a special significance, as her late grandmother Anne Meara also played a role in the original Sex and the City series. Meara, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 85, portrayed Mary, Steve's mother, across four episodes in Sex and the City, establishing a family connection within the franchise.
Ella Stiller graduated from the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City last year, and her debut on And Just Like That... marks her first major role in a television series. In the July 31, 2025 episode titled "Better Than Sex," Mia is introduced via a dramatic pregnancy conversation with Miranda, adding fresh dynamics to the storyline while subtly honoring her grandmother's legacy on the show.
The connection between Ella Stiller's character and her grandmother's role in the original series is a unique lineage within the Sex and the City universe, enriching fans' experience with a meaningful nod to the original series’ cast.
As the third season of And Just Like That... unfolds, it has been announced that this will be the last season. In an emotional Instagram post, Sarah Jessica Parker, who remained the heart of the series as Carrie throughout the run of both Sex and the City and And Just Like That..., paid tribute to the end of her role as Carrie Bradshaw: "Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years. I think I loved her the most."
With Ella Stiller's poignant debut and the conclusion of the series, And Just Like That... promises to deliver an emotional farewell to the beloved characters and fans alike.
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- Ben Stiller's daughter, Ella Stiller, who made her television debut in the latest season of And Just Like That..., followed in the footsteps of her late grandmother, Anne Meara, who also starred in the original Sex and the City series.
- In the world of entertainment, celebrities like Cynthia Nixon, David Eigenberg, and Ella Stiller are making headlines in the movies-and-tv industry as they connect with the legacies of their family members, such as Anne Meara, in groundbreaking roles.
