Sarah Jessica Parker Reveals Why Carrie Bradshaw Never Rocks a Manicure

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Sarah Jessica Parker revealed the mystery behind Carrie Bradshaw’s famously bare nails.The And Just Like That star, 58, opened up to Glamour on Wednesday, June 21, about why neither she nor her beloved character wear nail polish.“I never do my nails … and I’ve probably had nail polish on my nails twice in 10 years,” Parker explained.

Although fans might expect Carrie to always have a perfect manicure, Parker noted that because the character is a writer, “[Manicures] seemed a) futile because it would always be messed up, and b) an obstacle on the speedy road toward thoughts being written.”Parker also revealed that because the show isn’t shot in order, “Practically speaking, it’s problematic to have a nail color that’s got to match every single scene.

It gets in the way of speed and economy.”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesAlthough getting a manicure is not something Carrie would typically “spend time expressing herself” with, the Failure to Launch star revealed that fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the character rocking bold nail polish later in the season. “I thought it would be interesting to do, given the outfits and given the environment in which those scenes take place,” Parker said.In another iconic fashion moment, viewers were also looking forward to seeing Carrie re-wear her iconic wedding dress during the season 2 premiere of And Just Like That, which aired on Thursday, June 22.During the episode — spoiler alert — Carrie was planning to attend the Met Gala, but her original design for the “Veiled Beauty” themed event went haywire.

Desperate for a new outfit, the fashion guru turned to her Vivienne Westwood wedding dress, which fans instantly recognized from the 2008 Sex and the City