Despite the ongoing global chaos with numerous controversial scenes, it turns out that the series Sex and the City has a particular hot scene that left the crew flabbergasted, resulting in a decision to cut it from the official film release.
The Controversial Scene in Sex and the City Cut from the Final Edit
The shocking information was revealed by actress Cynthia Nixon (who played Miranda) during an interview with ET Online. According to her, in the episode titled “What Goes Around Comes Around” (aired in 2000, Season 3, Episode 17), the character Miranda had a particularly comedic scene involving the character Stevens. In the original script of Sex and the City, Miranda, due to her drunken state, would… well, let’s say it became too risqué during a romantic moment, leading the crew to feel that it was “too quiet in the room.”
Cynthia shared: “When we read the script, everyone was like… what is going on? Eventually, we had to conduct a vote to see whether we should shoot this scene or not, and the result was unanimous: the scene was cut.” Consequently, that hot scene was never filmed, never aired, and has never appeared in any DVD release or streaming version of the show.
Sex and the City Boldly Explores Many Themes, Yet Has Its Limits
The surprising aspect for fans is that Sex and the City, a groundbreaking series about sexuality and women’s rights, had such a scene cut. Over the course of six seasons, viewers have become accustomed to the show’s unabashed exploration of various topics, including romance, work, marriage, divorce, and social status. However, a scene depicting a drunken escapade that crossed the line was deemed too excessive.
The rationale given is that this scene was too challenging to execute without creating a discomforting impression, especially considering the need to maintain the audience’s emotional connection with Miranda’s character. In a series where the female characters are portrayed as both relatable and inspirational, such a situation felt overly “cheap” and could have inadvertently created negative effects.
Not Just Hot Scenes, Sex and the City Represents Modern Women’s Lives
Though often associated with its bold and provocative scenes, Sex and the City is fundamentally a series rich in humanistic themes, exploring the authentic realities of modern women’s lives: from relationships and careers to marriage and divorce, all while navigating societal expectations. The show does not shy away from the complexities of life, allowing its characters to experience, learn, and grow, making the viewers feel connected to them.
After 25 years, the allure of Sex and the City extends beyond fashion trends, controversial scenes, or drama-filled relationships; it is the emotional experience shared with Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte throughout different stages of life that resonates. The show presents a very “human” perspective, highlighting the realities of life in ways that feel very “real” to all of us.
