We have watched Sarah Jessica Parker grow up on TV and in film. The "Sex and the City" star
started her acting career when she was just a child, starring in the Broadway production of
"The Innocents." The Ohio native would go on to appear in her first big TV role on "Square Pegs"
in the early 1980s, before appearing as Janey in the movie "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" in 1985.
She was only 20 when the film made her a star, propelling Parker to roles in
memorable movies like "Honeymoon in Vegas," "The First Wives Club," and "Hocus Pocus."
Later in her career, Parker starred in several popular movies, like "Failure to Launch," "The
Family Stone," and "I Don't Know How She Does It." But it was in 1998 that "Sex and the City" made
Parker a household name, and a style and beauty icon whose looks would be copied the world over.
The actress' alter ego, Carrie Bradshaw, became known for her outrageous fashion choices,
and the character often had the hair and makeup to match.
And regardless of her relationship status with Mr. Big, Carrie always appeared to
be so well put-together. From early in the show, when Parker rocked long, wild,
curly tresses, to when she straightened her mane, the star always seemed to be impeccably made up.
Given her most famous character's commitment to beauty, fans have come to associate the
mom of three with always looking like she stepped out of the pages of a magazine,
and perhaps many of us would be shocked to see Parker, who is 56, barefaced. Still, when the
star allowed a makeup-free photo of herself with her BFF Andy Cohen to be posted on social media,
the most shocking thing was how Parker looked just as gorgeous
as when she is sporting her trademark eyeliner and cheek-highlighting blush we all know and love.
It was 2019 when Cohen shared the selfie featuring a totally makeup-free Sarah
Jessica Parker to Instagram. She also showed off her natural hair color in the sweet snap.
The Bravo host captioned the mesmerizing shot of the friends in a grassy field, writing,
"Magic Hour, Magic Lady."
Fans agreed with Cohen's complimentary assessment, with one person commenting,
"I love the fact how Sarah Jessica Parker stayed natural with all her lines and gray hair
good for her for once a real woman not afraid to grow older and wiser."
Likewise, another follower said,
"Sarah looks so pretty so natural with the grey and no make up. Love it."
In fact, a plethora of fans declared Parker a natural beauty, while someone else commented,
"SJP your beauty literally shines from the inside out! Just stunning!"
Given the volume of praise SJP received after the makeup-free photo was posted,
some of us couldn't help but wonder if she has ever gone under the knife to maintain
her youthful appearance. For what it is worth, a plastic surgeon who did not work on Parker told
Life & Style she likely has had minimal work done on her face, but perhaps just Botox and fillers.
"No, I did not get Botox."
As for her daily beauty routine when she isn't on camera,
the actress previously said that she favors a minimalist approach,
by simply flossing her teeth, shaving her legs, and wearing deodorant, per Women's Health.
Parker also told Redbook in 2016 about her beauty regimen, saying,
"I'm so bad, because I wash my face with whatever soap is lying around."
She added she has been using the same moisturizer forever,
and when asked whether she wears makeup on a typical day, Parker said,
"Not a lot; I don't even own a foundation or lipstick."
That same year, the star told Vogue U.K.,
"I don't think my attitude [to beauty] has changed too much over the years.
I've never thought a lot about it to be honest."
In the end, the natural pic of Parker seems to capture her true essence.
But fans love both versions of the star, and copy the makeup she dons for TV,
but adore her natural beauty techniques when she's not on our screens.
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