Sex and the City never failed to deliver humorous, relatable scenes. Everyone can identify with at least one of the main characters: Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis). The women juggle their careers, relationships, and social lives in New York City. Despite these challenges, they still have time to lean on each other.
There are numerous sentimental scenes throughout the show’s six seasons, mostly between the friends. They might have their drama, but they depend on each other--as best friends are supposed to do.
When Miranda Proposes To Steve
There are several relationships on Sex and the City that fans support, including the romance between Miranda and Steve Brady (David Eigenberg). When they first meet, Miranda is hesitant because she’s a successful lawyer and he's a bartender. They're from completely different social worlds. However, the two have undeniable chemistry. They’re fun and playful.
In the show's final season, Miranda and Steve are finally on good terms. While playfully discussing everything they don’t want in life, Steve says, “I don’t want to lose you again. Even if I screw up all the other stuff, that’s the one that matters.” Miranda doesn't have to hesitate anymore. So, she spontaneously proposes, surprising everyone, including Steve. What's his simple, yet heartwarming, response? “Hell yeah.”
When Aidan Breaks Up With Carrie
Carrie has two significant relationships on the show: Mr. Big (Chris Noth) and Aidan Shaw (John Corbett). She loves both men, but no matter how much Carrie cares for Aidan, she can never ignore her attraction for Big. He's like a magnet and she is constantly pulled towards him.
During the third season, she has an affair with Big while she’s dating Aidan. It’s unfair to him, who has always been loyal to her. On the day of Charlotte's wedding, he finally learns the truth about the affair. Carrie is heartbroken about what happened. While taking pictures with her friends, Carrie realizes she doesn't need a man in her life right now. She has three people who will never leave her, and that makes all the difference. Gazing at her friends, she reflects, “It’s hard to find people who will love you no matter what. I was lucky enough to find three of them.”
When Carrie Helps Miranda While She’s In Labor
In the show’s fourth season, Miranda finds out she’s pregnant with Steve’s child. Because this is an unexpected surprise, she’s scared about being a mother. Can she be a single mother? Luckily, she has supportive friends who don’t leave her side, including Carrie.
In “I Heart NY,” Miranda goes into labor and Carrie rushes to the hospital to be with her. Miranda is scared, but all she has to do is look at Carrie and she's fine. Because of Carrie's support, Miranda knows everything is going to be okay.
When Big Surprises Carrie In Paris
No matter how fans feel about Carrie and Big’s relationship, he is the best man for her. He suits her outgoing lifestyle. However, because of commitment issues, they have an on-again, off-again relationship throughout the show’s entire run.
Finally, in the sixth season, Carrie unexpectedly moves to Paris. Big is finally ready to commit to Carrie, and Miranda tells him to go to Paris and “get your girl.” Making a heartwarming romantic gesture, Big surprises her in the series finale and says she’s “the one.” It took six long years for Big to treat Carrie the way she always wanted. After returning home to New York, she asks if he wants to go upstairs to her apartment. He answers, “Abso-freaking-lutely,” recalling a line he said to her when they met in the show’s first episode. The show came full circle.
When Miranda Keeps The Baby
In the season four episode "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda," Miranda finds out she’s pregnant. Dealing with the news, she considers getting an abortion. This causes a problem with Charlotte, who is (in her words) "reproductively challenged". Desperate to have children, she would do anything to be in Miranda’s position. This causes a rift in their friendship.
To everyone's delight, Miranda eventually agrees to keep the baby. Of course, she’s going to need her friends’ support and Charlotte is elated when she finds out the good news. She says, “We’re going to have a baby!” Despite her pain, she’s happy to be involved as an “aunt” to Miranda’s baby. While hugging Miranda, Charlotte embraces her new role.
When Samantha Finds Out She Has Cancer
In the show’s final season, Samantha is diagnosed with breast cancer. This is a significant storyline for the character. She’s usually confident and outgoing, and she doesn’t care what people think of her. So, when she receives her cancer diagnosis, she’s more vulnerable than audiences have ever seen her.
It doesn’t help that she receives the news in the same episode as Miranda and Steve’s wedding. She doesn’t want to ruin Miranda’s big day. However, Miranda knows something is wrong. Charlotte tells her to go back with “her people,” meaning Steve’s family. Miranda answers, “You are my people, and we’ll talk about it now.” Even though it was her wedding day, Miranda wasn’t too busy to care for her friend during her time of need. That's the sign of a true friend.
When Smith Shaves His Head For Samantha
Samantha doesn’t fall in love. She enjoys being with men, but she has always been afraid of commitments. However, in the sixth season, she meets a model and actor, Smith Jerrod (Jason Lewis), who loves her the way she deserves. With him, she can finally be herself.
After Samantha is diagnosed with breast cancer, she worries about their relationship. Usually, she doesn't care when her relationships end, but Smith is different. She cares about him and she wonders if he will still love her, even when she starts losing her hair. Smith surprises her by shaving his head to support her during her treatment. As a celebrity, his hair is his trademark look, so it means the world to Samantha that he made this sacrifice for her.
When Carrie Helps Miranda At Her Mom’s Funeral
In the season four episode “My Motherboard, My Self,” Miranda’s mother passes away. The friends attend the funeral service to support her. Miranda tends to be a serious character, so she struggles with her emotions.
At the funeral, Miranda’s family members walk down the aisle with their significant other. Miranda is single at the time, so she's embarrassed to be walking alone. Carrie senses how she's feeling and rushes to guide her down the aisle, knowing exactly what Miranda needed. Carrie and Miranda have a special bond on the show, and this scene is one of their most heartfelt moments.
When Miranda Follows Charlotte Home
After Miranda finds out she's pregnant, she's hesitant to tell Charlotte, who is undergoing fertility treatments. The two argue as Miranda contemplates getting an abortion.
As Charlotte is walking home from the fertility clinic, she avoids Miranda, but her friend confronts her. After knowing why Charlotte is upset, Miranda offers to walk her home. Instead, Charlotte wants to deal with her emotions in private. She starts walking by herself, but Miranda turns and follows her. They don’t talk to each other, but Charlotte knows Miranda is there for her. Miranda simply wants to make sure she's okay.
When They’re Each Other’s Soulmates
The best moments on the show don’t involve the girls’ relationships. Instead, they’re about the friendship between the main characters. In the season four episode “The Agony and the Ex-tacy,” Carrie celebrates her 35th birthday. She plans a party, but no one attends.
Later, Carrie talks to her friends about how she’s still single. Charlotte suggests they declare that they are each other’s soulmates. No matter what happens with their romantic relationships, nothing will break the bond between them. They can experience the best love story together. The heartwarming scene demonstrates the importance of friendship in the show. Best friends can be soulmates. In the end, they’re the best partners.