Whilst Cynthia Nixon’s versatility is beyond question, it's fair to say that she has become permanently associated with one character, Miranda Hobbs, in Sex and the City and its companion piece, And Just Like That. She won an Emmy for her performance and a generation of fans who identified with the ambitious type-A lawyer whose cynicism disguised as vulnerability has grown markedly through the decades.

Nixon is also a political activist and vocal advocate for progressive causes. She even met her wife at an education rally in 2002. In 2018, she ran unsuccessfully for the governorship of New York. More recently, she has repeatedly spoken out in support of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Nixon's political conscience recalls perhaps the legacy of her journalist Father Walter, who won awards for his coverage of the Civil Rights Movement.

An uplifting, smart and enlightening woman - what a joy it was to meet her.

✨ IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Intro

03:12 Miranda Hobbs and Lessons on Failure

04:53 Controversial Storylines in 'And Just Like That'

12:38 Political Journey

15:43 Running Against Andrew Cuomo

18:03 Gender and Politics

21:34 Early Political Influences

26:58 Missed Opportunities in Acting

28:24 Influence of Family on Career

30:18 Quiz Show Memories

32:22 Truth and Pretense in Acting

35:15 Filming Amadeus

40:10 Thanksgiving Preparations

44:58 Family Dynamics

48:52 Gratitude and Hope for the Future

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