Chris Noth, known for his role as Mr. Big in “Sex and the City,” has denied feeling excluded by his former costars in light of sexual assault allegations made against him and says he is innocent.
Chris Noth Speaks Out
The actor took to Instagram to address a New York Post article that claimed he was being “iced out” by the cast of the popular series. Chris Noth posted a screenshot of the headline, expressing his disbelief and calling the story “absolute nonsense.”
According to CNN, in 2021, four women came forward with allegations of sexual assault against Chris Noth.
Two of the women spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, sharing details of incidents that allegedly occurred in 2004 in Los Angeles and 2015 in New York.
The women explained that Noth reprising his role in the “Sex and the City” revival series, “And Just Like That…,” motivated them to speak up.
A third woman, who chose to remain anonymous, shared her story with The Daily Beast, while singer Lisa Gentile also made similar allegations during a press conference with attorney Gloria Allred.
It’s important to note that Chris Noth was not criminally charged in connection with any of the allegations.
He strongly denied the women’s claims in a statement to CNN, emphasizing that he always respected consent and never crossed any boundaries.
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Chris Noth Asserts His Innocence
Chris Noth questioned the timing of the allegations, expressing uncertainty as to why they were surfacing now.
He continued to assert his innocence, firmly stating, “I did not engage in any acts of assault against these women.”
Following the initial three allegations, Chris Noth was dropped from the series “The Equalizer.”
Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis, who were Noth’s co-stars in both the original “Sex and the City” series and the revival, took to social media to release a statement in which they expressed their solidarity and support for the women who bravely shared their stories.
They acknowledged the courage it takes to share such experiences and expressed their sadness regarding the allegations against Chris Noth.
While the accusations against Chris Noth have sparked attention, it is important to let the legal process determine the truth of the matter.