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Sarah Jessica Parker is addressing the backlash she’s received for speaking out on politics, and she isn’t backing down.
In a new episode of The Best People podcast hosted by MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace, the And Just Like That... star opened up about the scrutiny she faces from both conservative critics and left-leaning followers.
“They seem to want everyone who disagrees to shut up. It’s the weirdest thing — but not their side. It’s so off-kilter, like who can talk and who can’t? Who’s told to shut up and who isn’t? I’m just a citizen.”
She went on:
“Someone will say to me, ‘Shut up and act.’”
Sarah Jessica Parker has occasionally voiced opposition to Donald Trump’s administration, particularly over issues like Social Security and public library funding. But she says criticism often follows, regardless of which side she’s speaking to.
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In the podcast, Parker also told Wallace:
“It’s the beauty of living in a democracy. The fact that I even have to say that, that I have to clarify that I’m not angry even though it’s okay for other people to be angry.”
The actress continued expressing frustration with the double standards surrounding celebrity speech.
While Parker has used her platform to support causes, such as her 2024 Instagram post in favor of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, she explained that she prefers a measured approach to political discussion.
“I would always talk to the degree that I’m comfortable speaking. I often don’t talk on social media because I don’t think it’s a place that’s deserving of any real complicated conversation.”
Referencing criticism she received for not being “vocal enough,” Parker said:
“They’ll say, ‘Be vocal. Be vocal.’ And I am vocal. I’m not interested in quick little snippets when it’s dealing with conflict or even election sometimes.”
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Sarah Jessica Parker went on to argue that political engagement doesn’t have to take place online.
“I think there are so many ways to work toward a more civil society than doing it.”
The Sex and the City star pointed out that political figures like FDR were elected long before social media existed, and that for generations, leaders from both parties won office without needing Instagram posts or public endorsements.
“Republicans and Democrats for many, many, many, many years, many generations, were elected without someone having to say something on Instagram.”
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She added that sometimes public discourse can be more productive without the noise of social media.
“I think we can be a lot more productive sometimes when we’re not doing that. And people will disagree with that.”
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