Kristin Davis Reveals Pressure and 'Strange Rules' on 'Sex and the City' Set

Kristin Davis, on her 'Are You a Charlotte?' podcast, provided a rare glimpse into the less-glamorous side of bringing 'Sex and the City' to life. One notable incident involved a scene in Season 5 where Charlotte flashes her chest at a Navy party. Davis revealed she "didn’t want to" do it and felt pressured by showrunner Michael Patrick King, despite his assurances. Filming the scene in a restaurant with onlookers made it particularly "mortifying" and stressful for the actress.

She contrasted this with another nude scene in Season 6, where Charlotte converts to Judaism and participates in a mikveh bath. While Davis found the scene itself "gorgeous, romantic perfection" and meaningful due to its non-sexual, spiritual context, she recounted difficulties during filming. She described feeling "self-conscious" and having to confront an assistant director about moving crew members who were smoking cigars in her line of sight, remarking, "It's crazy back then what went on."

Beyond specific scenes, Davis detailed a set of "strange, cult-type" rules governing the actresses' appearances. These included bans on common hair accessories like scrunchies and banana clips, strict rules about hosiery (only fishnets allowed during a certain phase), and a mandatory high-heel policy, partly attributed to co-star Sarah Jessica Parker's ability to navigate in them effortlessly. Even coats had to be fashionable rather than functional, and keeping wardrobe items was forbidden as many were high-fashion rentals.

Was Kristin Davis forced into uncomfortable scenes on 'Sex and the City'?

Kristin Davis stated she felt "forced" by showrunner Michael Patrick King to film a scene involving flashing her chest, which she found "mortifying". She also described another nude scene's filming environment as uncomfortable, though she was happy with the scene itself.

What were the 'strange rules' Kristin Davis mentioned?

Davis described rules that banned items like scrunchies, banana clips, and regular pantyhose. There were also mandates on wearing very high heels, specific types of hosiery (like fishnets), and fashionable, non-functional coats.

Did Kristin Davis feel supported on set?

Davis previously mentioned not always feeling "protected" during certain scenes, particularly earlier in the show's run, and recounted needing to hide in her dressing room during one incident.

These insights offer a different perspective on the creation of 'Sex and the City'. Do you think such rules and pressures are common in the industry? Let us know!

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