Kristen Johnston Is Still Answering for One Day on 'Sex and the City'
Thirty years, two Emmys and one window. Johnston on "Leanne," John Lithgow and the "Sex and the City" role she can't outrun.
Kristen Johnston, best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw's best friend Natasha on Sex and the City, has spent her career portraying women who command attention in a room. She has earned two Emmys for her work on the sitcom Third Rock from the Sun. Johnston's audition for Third Rock, which involved playing a military officer in a male-dominated society, was so intimidating that she remembers feeling like she was auditioning opposite an Oscar nominee right after seeing John Lithgow's terrifying performance in Cliffhanger.
Johnston's character on Third Rock, who was the only male on their home planet, was so masculine that she believes a transgender actor should have played the role today. She credits her experience on Third Rock for shaping her career as a character actress, who is not afraid to tackle unique roles.
When Johnston and Leanne Morgan started working together on Leanne, Johnston played the role of Carol, Leanne's sister. Johnston recalls stepping in to help Leanne navigate her way through the show's scenes, which influenced their close relationship. Johnston emphasizes that the writing of Leanne dictates the dynamics of the show and that they play complementary roles, supporting each other's performances.
Despite her iconic "nobody's fun anymore" line from her brief stint on Sex and the City, Johnston has learned to be vulnerable on set and values the love and support from her fans, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community. Johnston's career has been defined by her ability to tackle unique roles and her willingness to embrace vulnerability on set.
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