Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler may have accidentally caused a stir when they recently participated in Vanity Fair’s lie detector video series. As co-stars in the upcoming film Caught Stealing, the two asked each other probing questions while hooked up to a polygraph machine. But it was one particular question that led to an unexpected and somewhat awkward moment between the two actors.
Austin, who knows Zoë to be a big fan of Sex and the City, asked her which spin-off she preferred – And Just Like That or The Carrie Diaries. Zoë’s response was a deadpan “Neither.” As Austin probed for more information, Zoë continued with a firm “Leave that show alone, everybody. Just stop.” But it was when Austin revealed that he was actually part of The Carrie Diaries that Zoë had her quick realization and apologized for her unintentional insult.
For those unfamiliar with the show, The Carrie Diaries was a teen drama set years before the events of Sex and the City, following a young Carrie Bradshaw during her high school years and her first internship at Interview magazine. Austin Butler played Carrie’s first boyfriend, before going on to star in popular films such as Elvis, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, and the upcoming Dune: Part Two.
Despite its short two-season run from 2013 to 2014, The Carrie Diaries had a devoted fan base and even introduced Lindsey Gort as the iconic Samantha Jones. However, it seems that even lead actress Sarah Jessica Parker had mixed feelings about the spin-off, admitting in a 2013 interview with Net-A-Porter that it was “odd” to see someone else play her beloved character.
As for the latest spin-off And Just Like That, which recently finished its first season, fans have had mixed reactions to its finale. This includes Zoë herself, who claimed in her Vanity Fair interview that she has “mixed feelings” about the show’s ending. While she didn’t use the word “favorite” to describe the show, she did express her confusion and disappointment with certain plotlines.
But for those who missed out on The Carrie Diaries the first time around, now is the perfect opportunity to catch up. Both seasons are currently streaming on ITVX, giving fans a chance to see Austin Butler’s early role and relive the nostalgia of a pre-Sex and the City New York City.
In the end, Zoë and Austin’s accidental insult may have caused a moment of discomfort, but it ultimately brought attention to a show that may have been overlooked. And for fans of Sex and the City, it’s another reminder of the beloved franchise’s enduring legacy. Despite mixed reactions to its spin-offs, the original series will always hold a special place in the hearts of viewers.
So let’s take a moment to appreciate the impact that Sex and the City has had on popular culture and the careers of its actors. And who knows, maybe this unintentional slip-up will lead to a reunion between Zoë and Austin on screen in the future. One can only hope.
