Who were Carrie Bradshaw's best hookups? Looking back at the romances of Sex and The City

Sex and the City | Image Via: Darren Star Productions
Sex and the City | Image Via: Darren Star Productions

Apart from Carrie Bradshaw’s intriguing and swoonworthy wardrobe, her choices in boyfriends also definitely stand out in the Sex and The City franchise. Throughout all the seasons of Sex and The City, we have seen Carrie with several men, and she had a different equation with each one of them.

Fans have seen her go through numerous emotional ups and downs throughout her presence in the show. They were able to connect with her. Her feelings and emotions were relatable. Among the many men that Carrie Bradshaw spent her time with, let’s look back at some of the men she hooked up with who left a mark on the show.


Who were Carrie Bradshaw's best hookups?

Did you know Carrie Bradshaw dated a total of 28 men throughout the six seasons of Sex and The City? Her dating life was quite an eventful and intriguing one. It kept the viewers hooked throughout. She knew how to love and gave her all. There were times when things got complicated for Carrie Bradshaw.

Yet she made things work for her. Apart from the four major relationships that Carrie had, there were some hookups that really left a mark on the viewers. A book signing event took a turn for Carrie when she met with Dr. Bradley Meego. Though things did not move as well as it could have with him. He was truly a charming character and definitely felt like Carrie’s possible chance at happiness.

Sex and the City | Image Via: Darren Star Productions
Sex and the City | Image Via: Darren Star Productions

Carrie Bradshaw often makes things worse in her dating with her impulsiveness. Her ties with Ben get complicated after she invades his privacy by going through his things. Ben was quite an impressive character and added to the storyline. His simplicity stood out from the rest.

John McFadden’s definitely left a mark, but their hookups turned complicated when Carrie understood that they are quite different from one another. She understands that their chemistry is limited to a physical level. However, their chemistry was truly intriguing for the viewers.

Her equation with Ray King had the potential for the next step. She was intrigued by him and the way he was able to bring out Mr. Big’s jealous side. However, their time was also cut short, but this time because of Ray’s ADHD.

Though things with Kurt might not seem significant in the storyline, he played a vital role in depicting Carrie’s ideals about relationships and hookups in the storyline. We see him in the first season, yet his presence remains crucial.

Apart from them, there were many others. However, these men left the most impact. Carrie’s hookup with each one of them shaped her thoughts. She got more ideas about love. Each of the men she hooked up with has taught her valuable lessons.

Sex and the City | Image Via: Darren Star Productions
Sex and the City | Image Via: Darren Star Productions

Some of the lessons were painful. Carrie Bradshaw’s dating life was quite the roller coaster ride, not only for her but for the fans as well. There were moments that were messy. Then there were moments that completely swept us fans off our feet.

Especially with how Carrie was showered with love and support by the right men. Through her columns, she explored the aspects of commitment, independence, and infidelity. The search for “the one” showed us that love is sometimes quite adventurous.

Apart from her hookups, her major relationships were with Mr. Big, Aiden Shaw, Jack Berger, and Aleksandr Petrovsky, or ‘The Russian.' Most of the fans undeniably rooted for Carrie and Aiden to get together. They seemed like they would have been perfect. For Jack, his insecurities were too much for a healthy relationship to take root. With Aleksandr, she felt isolated, leading her back to Mr. Big once again.

However, Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big had immense chemistry. He gave Carrie the passion and wildness she sought. Although he failed to give her a secure relationship, which she craved from him, she ended up marrying him in the movies.


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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew