Cynthia Nixon turns 59: a look back (24 images)

The Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and activist Cynthia Nixon, known for her role as Miranda Hobbes in "Sex and the City," "And Just Like That" and "The Gilded Age" turns 59 on April 9, 2025. Here's a look back at her life through the years.



Cynthia Nixon arrives at The Grand Hyatt Hotel for Directors Guild of America Honors in New York City, on December 11, 2000. Photo by Tom Lau/UPI
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Nixon arrives at the season premiere of "Sex in the City" in New York City, on May 30, 2001. Later that year, Nixon appeared in Clare Boothe Luce's play "The Women." Photo by Peter Kramer/UPI
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From left to right, cast members Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Nixon and Kim Cattrall pose for photographers at the world premiere of the fifth season of "Sex and the City" at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, on July 16, 2002. Earlier that year, the cast won Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series for the show at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
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Nixon poses for pictures at the party for the sixth and final season of "Sex and the City" at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, on June 18, 2003. The follow Primetime Emmy season, Nixon won Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the show. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
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