While Kim Cattrall's Samantha Jones doesn't appear in the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That, there's no denying her character's forever legacy. After all, she did put the 'sex' in the world-renowned franchise, not to mention her added dose of glamour and much-appreciated relatability.
And today, through the power of a brand new (or should we say, old?) hairstyle – coming to us via Samantha's IRL counterpart, Kim – we're reminded of why no love story could ever supersede the one in which Samantha was the subject of her own affection... I mean, beauty well-being (read: a pamper day) is the first sign of self-care, didn't you know?
As the great once said: "I love you, but I love me more."
Now, prepare to be transported back to circa 1989 with one piecey fringe haircut:
Shown in the above snap, which has been shared by the actor's hairstylist, Ryan Trygstad on his Instagram Story, Kim is serving nostalgia to a T with her character's signature eyebrow grazing 'do. And of course, this goes without saying but she hasn't aged one single day!
As one fan puts it in the comments section, she is "glowing!!!"
Everyone's clicking on...
Though, ensuring not to date the look, Kim and Ryan have added a modern twist to the classic hairstyle with the mid-length loose curl.
IDK about you but we're almost certain Samantha would be all for this transformation. How couldn't she be?!
Long live Sammy Joe.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
