In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Sex and the City became a phenomenon on television as it explored the love and sexual lives of four women in their 30s and 40s. The show not only showcased humorous and relatable dating situations but also highlighted the independence, confidence, and exuberance of modern women. True to its name, Sex and the City wasn’t shy about featuring steamy, groundbreaking, and wild scenes. However, there were still elements that the series chose not to air.
In an interview, actress Cynthia Nixon revealed a cut scene that she regretted not being included in the show. She stated, “Miranda dates a really hot detective whom she admires greatly; he is truly on a higher level than her. They didn’t cut that storyline, but they did cut the sex scene where Miranda, drunkenly, vomits all over him.”
Cynthia also praised the post-production team for designing a small tube that was attached to her cheek. In a side-angle shot, all she had to do was open her mouth, and the tube would spray out prop liquid to create the effect of her character actually vomiting. However, it seems the scene was deemed too shocking, leading the film crew to decide to remove it.
Many fans recognized the storyline Cynthia mentioned occurs in Season 3, in an episode titled What Goes Around Comes Around. Detective Stevens (played by Timothy Gibbs) is assigned to investigate the robbery of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker). This leads him to meet and date Miranda (Cynthia Nixon). However, their relationship doesn’t progress as Miranda eventually marries Steve Brady (David Eigenberg).
Sex and the City tells the story of four close friends: Miranda Hobbes, Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York (Kristin Davis), and Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall). Each has different dating and sexual preferences, yet they maintain a close bond, frequently sharing their experiences with one another. Carrie Bradshaw, portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker, serves as the main character, narrating their adventures through her dating column in the fictional newspaper, The New York Observer.