UNITED KINGDOM: The famous four (girls) hit the red carpet for the UK premiere of Sex and the City 2

Record ID: 219790

  • Title: UNITED KINGDOM: The famous four (girls) hit the red carpet for the UK premiere of Sex and the City 2
  • Date: 29th May 2010
  • Summary: LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (MAY 27, 2010) (REUTERS) ( ** BEWARE FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY **) POSTER FOR 'SEX AND THE CITY 2' AND PAN OVER PREMIERE VENUE POSTER FOR 'SEX AND THE CITY 2' FANS WAITING FANS WITH POSTER SAYING 'I WAITED 24 HOURS FOR SEX AND THE CITY 2'
  • Embargoed: 13th June 2010 13:00
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  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Reuters ID: LVAAP6MY605URXLISM9D5OO5T7FW
  • Story Text: "Sex and the City" may have lost the scandalous story lines and antics that once left fans both shocked and delighted, but box office experts and devotees predict that won't stop fans flocking to the movie sequel.
    And so they did. In London, the UK premiere was an ocean of screaming fans, some having waited 24 hours to see the famous gals.
    Sarah Jessica Parker gave a nod to her favourite British designer - the late Alexander McQueen. The 45-year-old, who reprises her role as New York columnist Carrie Bradshaw in the sequel, wowed in a strapless McQueen gown, bag and heels, and a show-stopping hat by Philip Treacy in London's Leicester Square.
    Parker's co-stars also shone on the red carpet.
    Kim Cattrall - who plays publicist Samantha Jones - looked sultry in a vintage black Thierry Mugler gown and Manolo Blahnik heels, while Cynthia Nixon, who portrays lawyer Miranda Hobbes, was a vision in a green Narciso Rodriguez number and Christian Louboutin shoes.
    Kristin Davis - known as Charlotte York Goldenblatt - glittered in a vintage Norman Norell halterneck gown, which she teamed with Jimmy Choo shoes and a sparkling Judith Leiber clutch.
    In Sex And The City 2, out in cinemas in the UK on Friday (May 28), the foursome swap the sprawling streets of New York for the dry deserts of Abu Dhabi, in scenes which were actually shot in Morocco.
    As Sarah Jessica Parker says, the film is mostly fun: "It's just meant to be fun, it's an antidote to the first movie and we had a remarkable time making it. And we hope that the audience experience what we did." And her man, the famous Big, adds: "It's a ... well-crafted romantic comedy, very well written, covers a lot of bases and continues a tradition that's been going on for twelve years."
    But co-star Kristin Davis, playing Charlotte, says it is meant to empower women: "I think it's intended to say that there are many choices that one can make in life, and there's many struggles even after you've made those choices. And that you just need to be yourself and do what you believe in and if women feel empowered by that, we're very happy."
    And Kim Cattral, known as Samantha, says that the film is not afraid to push boundaries, especially now that the 'gals' are older: "I think we are pushing boundaries about people's conception about getting older. And this is what 50 looks like. Not every 50-year-old but this is one particular 50-year-old that looks this way."... And we want to continue to break down those barriers of ageism."
    But neither Parker nor her co-stars were going to elaborate on another film: "I honestly don't know, we never had the conversation."
    Kylie Minogue, who also outed herself as a fan of 'Sex and the City' said that it was mot that easy to get dressed for the occasion. "I was a little concerned, I was thinking ah, what to wear..." the minute singer said. "Because the girls are going to shine the brightest tonight and so they should. And what I'm wearing is one thing but I'm so excited to see what the girls are wearing."
    The first movie about four New York City women dealing with life and love raked in more than $415 million world-wide, and box office watchers expect solid ticket sales.
    Many women long ago planned shopping trips and other outings around the film, and to them reviews don't matter.
    The sequel, distributed by Time Warner Inc.'s Warner Bros <TWX.N>, sees a return to celebrating the friendship of the four main characters -- Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha -- who reflect on marriage and motherhood, leaving behind their families for an unlikely extravagant holiday in Abu Dhabi.
    Supporting characters from the TV series, such as Carrie's former boyfriend Aidan, appear in the sequel, and stars from Liza Minnelli to Miley Cyrus make cameo appearances.
    And, of course, on display are many glamorous outfits that are sure to tantalize women everywhere who love fashion.
    Much of the "Sex and the City" success is owed to the idea that it made women believe there was no reason to be embarrassed about feeling good about your body and flaunting it.
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