Sarah Jessica Parker's Most Iconic Roles

At the onset of her career, Parker was featured in the original version of the famous film, Footloose. While she wasn't placed in one of the lead roles, her portrayal of Rusty Rodriguez allowed Parker to make a name for herself. Soon after Footloose, her youthful face and bouncy locks became easily identifiable on major screens. 

In 1985, Parker took on the role of Janey in the musical-comedy Girls Just Want to Have Fun. Parker skillfully played a young girl navigating a brand new town. Janey is the daughter of a strict Army colonel, but befriends the carefree Lynne and goes on to take her new dwellings by storm. Parker was only 20 years old when playing this character, which helped her prove her talent even at a young age. 

Hocus Pocus is a cult-favorite movie, literally. It follows three evil witches, one of them being Parker, as they haunt the house they previously lived in. This fun film is perfect for families with a blend of comedy and fantasy. Parker plays a witch named Sarah Sanderson, who hopes to become immortal, but the new inhabitants of her once home are smarter than she thinks. 

Ed Wood captures the eccentric life of the eponymous director, who was regarded as a Hollywood outcast. Parker plays Dolores Fuller, Wood's girlfriend, who ultimately ends their relationship due to her disapproval of his interest in cross-dressing. Her character, who is based on a real person, goes on to become a songwriter for Elvis Presley. 

This Tim Burton film combines science fiction and comedy to tell the tale of a worldwide alien invasion. Parker plays Nathalie Lake, a chat-show host, who gets kidnapped by a fleet of Martians. The movie is defined by Burton's vivid visuals and a cast list filled with many notable names.  

Everyone knows (and loves) Sex and the City. Parker plays the infamous sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw, who regards her three friends Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda as her soul mates. The four successful ladies take on Manhattan together in this endearing, nostalgic, and binge-worthy show. Parker's character, Carrie, continues to be a major style icon and the quintessential image of a working woman in New York. 

In the much-loved holiday film The Family Stone, Parker plays Meredith Morton, a young woman trying to navigate meeting her boyfriend, Everett Stone's, family. Meredith is uptight and straightlaced, so she faces some difficulties when Everett throws her in the middle of his very eccentric and outgoing family. 

Parker takes to the big screen with Matthew McConaughey in the romantic comedy Failure to Launch. Parker plays Paula, a professional "relationship consultant" hired to get McConaughey to settle down and move out of his parents' house. Of course, one thing leads to another, and Paula's efforts become complicated by her own emotions. 

Parker stars alongside the British heart-throb Hugh Grant in Did You Hear About the Morgans? The film follows the couple as they confront their troublesome marriage. However, their tale takes a turn when they witness a murder and are forced into a witness protection program. 

As a mother of three, Parker was well suited for her role as Kate Reddy in I Don't Know How She Does It. The movie follows Kate as she tries to juggle family, work, and love all at once. 

Parker returns to the small screen for Divorce, an HBO comedy series following a middle-aged couple navigating the end of their marriage. The actress, who also co-executive produced the show, stars opposite Thomas Haden Church as the lead couple who find that their pending divorce may be more challenging than expected.

Our favorite New York City gals reunite for HBO Max's Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That. We follow Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte through their current lives. There's loss, heartbreak, drama, and, best of all, amazing outfits.