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"Sex and the City" Reboot Star Speaks Out on Controversial Finale
26 Aug
Summary
- Actor doesn't have strong opinion on divisive finale
- Appreciates being part of "iconic" show and making new friends
- Showrunner defends graphic toilet scene as reflecting "relationship s---"
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE on August 25, 2025, nearly two weeks after the divisive finale of the "Sex and the City" revival series "And Just Like That...", actor Jackson, who played Herbert Wexley, shares his thoughts on the episode.
The 49-year-old actor explains that an artist's job is not to control the audience's reaction, but to create something that inspires thought and discussion. He expresses his gratitude for being part of such an "iconic" show, saying he learned a lot and made many new friends in the process.
The finale of "And Just Like That..." was met with mixed reactions from viewers, particularly the graphic depiction of an overflowing toilet as the climactic moment. Showrunner Michael Patrick King defended the scene, stating that the show has "always dealt with a lot of relationship s---," and this was a "manifestation of how s--- backs up and you have to deal with it."
Despite the controversy, Jackson seems to have enjoyed his experience on the revival series, which saw his character Herbert and Lisa Todd Wexley (Nicole Ari Parker) reaffirming their relationship and emerging stronger than ever.
