WEEK IN WOMEN: Sarah Jessica Parker receives Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award – Brandy McDonnell reports
Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the sixth recipient of the Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award, presented in a ceremony televised on CBS on Jan. 8, just days before the 83rd annual Golden Globes take place on Jan. 11.
Parker has received four Golden Globes, all as lead comedy actress for the 1998-2004 hit Sex and the City. The iconic show also won three consecutive Globes as best comedy series.
She most recently starred in the third season of HBO’s series And Just Like That. The show is a sequel to Sex and the City, in which Parker starred and served as an executive producer. In the sequel, Parker reprised her role as Carrie Bradshaw.
She also played the role and served as a producer for the big-screen adaptations Sex and the City and Sex and the City 2.
The honor recognizes her contributions to the television industry both in front of and behind the camera. The Carol Burnett Award was created in 2018 to honor excellence in television. Parker’s performances have helped redefine women’s representation on television and continue to inspire new generations of viewers and creators alike.
“Sarah Jessica Parker’s career embodies the very spirit of the Carol Burnett Award,” said Golden Globes President Helen Hoehne in a statement. “Her trailblazing impact on television and her dedication to storytelling across stage and screen have left an indelible mark on popular culture. We are honored to celebrate her extraordinary contributions to entertainment.” Continue reading on THE WEEK IN WOMEN.
