Chris Noth Responds to Sarah Jessica Parker ‘Dig,’ Says the Viral Comment ‘Is Not News’

Chris Noth is brushing off backlash after a viral social media moment involving his Sex and the City costar Sarah Jessica Parker.

The actor, 71, sparked chatter online after responding to a fan comment on a Friday, January 9, Instagram post. Noth had shared a gym selfie with the caption, “F*** new years – LETS GO!!!!” when a follower referenced Parker’s recent honor, writing, “You mean f*** sjp & her award right? lol.” Noth replied with a simple, “Right,” which quickly made waves among fans of the franchise.

Now, Noth is making it clear he doesn’t see the exchange as a big deal. In a Wednesday, January 14, Instagram post, the actor addressed the situation head-on, calling the moment overblown.

“My off-the-cuff slightly sarcastic response to a comment on the internet seems to have caused a tempest in a teapot,” Noth wrote, alongside a headshot of himself.

He added, “It is not news. It is not worth all this discussion. It is a waste of time in a world there are more important things to worry about.”

The comment came days after Parker, 60, was honored with the Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes on Tuesday, January 6 ...