'Sex and the City' Star Kim Cattrall Reflects on Early Audition Fears and Embracing Her Craft

In a recent event at the Tribeca Festival Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal, acclaimed actress Kim Cattrall shared insights into her journey as an actor. Cattrall, best known for her iconic role as Samantha Jones on the hit HBO series 'Sex and the City', revealed that she initially turned down the part four times before finally accepting it.

Prior to her success on 'Sex and the City', which ran from 1998 to 2004, Cattrall auditioned for early roles that often portrayed "victimized women characters". This contrasted with her earlier experience in live theater, where she had the opportunity to portray more powerful female characters. Cattrall expressed her disappointment at being "asked so little" of her in those early auditions, where she was often required to "cry or to be hurt or emotionally unstable or drunk".

Despite the challenges, Cattrall learned to do her best in auditions, understanding that if she didn't get a role, it might not have been meant for her. Now, with time and experience, the British-Canadian-American actress has grown to love and embrace her craft. "I love my job. I love it. It's difficult, it's complicated, but when it goes well, it's so satisfying," Cattrall insisted.

Cattrall also shared that her acting success has brought her the luxury of no longer fearing being judged, except by herself. "It's your work, but people's opinions of me are none of my business. I don't want to know," she told the Tribeca Festival Lisboa event. As Cattrall looks towards the future, she expressed a desire to "have fun" and "remain curious" about her work, finding great joy in bringing people together through the art of acting.