Sarah Jessica Parker reveals how age-related blurry vision impacted her daily life, her passion for literature, and the most unforgettable moments from her iconic career.
Sarah Jessica Parker, a name synonymous with timeless charm and versatility, has captivated audiences for over four decades. From her iconic role as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City to her memorable performance as Sarah Sanderson in Hocus Pocus, Parker’s characters have left an indelible mark on pop culture. In a recent interview with Parade, Parker shared insights into her personal struggles with age-related blurry vision, her passion for literature, and some of the most memorable moments from her illustrious career.
The Struggle with Age-Related Blurry Vision
Parker revealed that age-related blurry vision has been a significant disruption in her daily life. She described the frustration of constantly reaching for her glasses, especially during activities like reading, cooking, and even putting on makeup. “As the years pass, you have multiple pairs of glasses, and you’re reaching for them a lot more, and you’re cursing them, because even though you’re sure you put them right there next to you, they left,” she said with a laugh.
Parker found relief through VIZZ, a once-daily prescription eye drop developed by Lenz Therapeutics. After undergoing some tests, her eye doctor determined she was a good candidate for the treatment. Since using VIZZ, Parker has experienced a more efficient daily routine, no longer wasting time searching for her glasses. She also shared advice for the 128 million Americans living with age-related blurry vision, recommending a visit to Vizz.com to learn more about the prescription eye drops and consulting with an eye doctor to see if they are the right candidate for VIZZ.
A Passion for Literature and the Booker Prize
Parker’s love for literature is well-documented. In 2025, she served as a judge for the prestigious Booker Prize, an annual award for fiction literature. Parker described the experience as “one of the great experiences of [her] lifetime.” She enjoyed the challenge of reading over a hundred fiction books in just seven months and making deliberations with her fellow judges. “I loved it. It was really hard sometimes, but in a way that it should have been,” she recalled. The 2025 Booker Prize was awarded to Flesh by David Szalay.
Parker also shared her enthusiasm for recommending books on her Instagram page, where she often posts about her literary tastes. She encouraged readers to reserve titles that pique their interest through local booksellers or libraries.
Advocating for Libraries and Librarians
As an avid reader, Parker is passionate about libraries. She executive produced the 2025 documentary The Librarians, directed by Kim A. Snyder, which explores the challenges libraries face against censorship and book bans. Parker expressed concern about how book bans have affected librarians throughout the United States. “I couldn’t imagine a world in which librarians couldn’t live up to their contractual obligations, the written oath they take basically as librarians really, truly is access to information, the freedom to read,” she said. Parker emphasized the importance of libraries and librarians as gateways to job opportunities, college applications, and various forms of information.
Receiving the Carol Burnett Award
In January 2026, Parker received the Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award for her continued excellence as an actress. She described the experience as “incredible” and “meaningful,” especially because of the award’s namesake. Parker shared that the ceremony felt electric due to Burnett’s presence. “Everybody in that room was so excited to be near or in a room with Miss Burnett. Her table was extremely active, like people were coming up to her the whole time,” she recalled. Parker also expressed her awe of Burnett’s long-lasting career as a comedian, actress, and writer.
Unforgettable On-Set Moments
Reflecting on her prolific career, Parker shared several memorable on-set experiences. She named jumping around with Steve Martin in L.A. Story as “really memorable.” She also recalled the terrifying yet memorable experience of having a fight with Diane Keaton in The Family Stone. Additionally, Parker recounted the emotional last day of filming the Sex and the City series, where she shot a scene on Perry Street in New York City’s West Village. “I can’t remember the exact line, but Carrie is screaming at Big and she says, ‘You can drive up and down the street all you want.’ I can’t remember, but ‘I don’t live here anymore.’ Which I thought was like, holy cow,” she said. “That was the last line I ever uttered. That was the last line ever shot for the show. That was very memorable because it was almost unbearable.”
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