{
  "id": 18534170,
  "title": "Cynthia Nixon Recalls Being ‘Startled & Thrilled’ When Olivia Rodrigo Asked Her to Star in New Music Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/cynthia-nixon-recalls-being-startled-thrilled-when-olivia-rodrigo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T17:29:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/cynthia-nixon-olivia-rodrigo-take-me-home-video-invite-react-1236376077/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cynthia Nixon expressed her delight at being invited to star in Olivia Rodrigo's new holiday music video for \"Take Me Home (4 Christmas).\" The Sex and the City actress described Rodrigo as \"the kindest, loveliest, most fun person\" when asked about her cameo on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. Nixon mentioned that Rodrigo is a big fan of Sex and the City, particularly the romance between Nixon and David Eigenberg's characters. The video features Rodrigo fantasizing about her boyfriend, played by Ben Marshall, showing her off to his family over the holidays, while Nixon portrays his mother. Nixon shared her excitement on Instagram, expressing gratitude to Rodrigo for the opportunity to be part of her festive wonderland.",
  "summary": "The Sex and the City star made a cameo in the pop singer's \"Take Me Home (4 Christmas)\" visual.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cynthia Nixon thrilled to star in Olivia Rodrigo's holiday music video.",
    "Nixon describes Rodrigo as kindest, loveliest, most fun person.",
    "Video features Nixon as boyfriend's mother, Rodrigo as boyfriend."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Olivia Rodrigo Christmas EP rumours grow after Cynthia Nixon’s remarks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/olivia-rodrigo-christmas-ep-rumours-grow-after-cynthia-nixons-remarks",
        "published": "2026-11-06T13:30:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}