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Bridget Moynahan, sex educator-turned-actress who played Natasha in Sex and the City, was invited to the Are You A Charlotte podcast for what turned into a very personal and emotional confession. Bridget Moynahan, that luscious Mr. Big-style character and first wife, shared something that she swore she would never tell to anyone, not even her priest! Needless to say, this excited the listeners to no end.
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The podcast’s official Instagram account posted a clip showing Bridget Moynahan becoming suddenly nervous: “I didn’t know if I was going to be able to talk Bridget into joining us, but I have.” Moynahan, in tears, said, “I never admitted that, not even to my priest,” and then went on with the disclosure. The Instagram post referred to Moynahan as “the ever-elegant other woman Natasha,” and those who want to know the big reveal were urged to catch the full episode.
Almost immediately, after the episode aired, comment sections got flooded with the excitement and dark curiosity about what exactly was revealed by the actress. Many admired Moynahan’s enduring grace and class, with another follower commenting, “She was always so classy!” and one more commenting, “Natasha was always graceful and full of class.” Natasha, a fan-favorite character who married Mr. Big before he dated Carrie Bradshaw, remains a much-loved character even after decades have passed since the original series.
Different opinions regarding the character’s legacy could be found in the comment sections. One user surprised the community by starting the conversation on the comment that says: “CARRIE is the other woman NOT NATASHA,” hence forcing the community into continuous agreeances on this new narrative shift on the relationship discourse of the show. Another fan expressed hope to see much “Carrie vs Natasha drama in the main series,” which again speaks to the everlasting impact of the character.
Comments revolved around praising Moynahan’s fantastic portrayal of Natasha, one of which said, “Could you plz have the casting director on as a guest?” Others seemed to comment on her beauty, starting with, “so lovely and talented and as drop dead gorgeous as ever!” and then on her voice, saying, “her voice sounds so young.”
The atmosphere of secrecy surrounding Moynahan’s revelation had great user engagement as many users were shouting, “What is it? Please tell us!” and “Well what did she say?” Of course, the teasers about the podcast specials did get their share of attention on social media, yet one frustrated commenter said, “That really annoys me! Why do they leave you hanging????”
Some comments even evolved into more entertaining tangents about character analyses and show lore. One commenter alluded to Carrie’s infamous comment toward Natasha calling her “the idiot stick figure with no soul,” while also exalting Moynahan’s magnificent looks today. The other reminded about later developments in the series, noting, “Natasha should have kept the million dollars Big left her in his will,” which just sparked a brief debate on the choices of the character in And Just Like That.
That moment is yet another chapter of Sex and the City in the ongoing cultural dialogue, which shows that have The characters like Natasha remain relevant to this day. The revelation of that deeply personal insight from Moynahan unveils the close relationship that the artist and the fans who followed her career share with the character.
Even during the podcast, the fans could not stay still; one observed-minded comment was, “Why are their glasses fogging up? lol.”
The buzz around Moynahan appearing on the podcast proves that the S&TC universe still gets everyone talking, with characters, like Natasha, maintaining relevance and sparking dialogs decades after their debut. Whether it’s about the characters’ legacy or the real-life bombshells, the fandom stays glued to the women who made the show great.
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Bridget Moynahan’s sad confession on the podcast demonstrates how the performers still engage audiences, both through their celebrated performances and their personalities, thus continuing to feed into the spirit of Sex and the City for an entirely fresh crowd of enthusiasts. Her career also includes celebrating milestones like the 25th anniversary of Coyote Ugly. Fans have been vocal about wanting to see more of her work, with many demanding the return of Blue Bloods. Recently, Moynahan also mourned the loss of Jane Goodall.