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===Samantha Jones===
[[File:Kim Cattrall 2011 TIFF Premiere of Meeting Monica Velour -a.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Kim Cattrall]] plays PR businesswoman [[Samantha Jones (Sex and the City)|Samantha Jones]]]]
[[Samantha Jones (Sex and the City)|Samantha Jones]] ([[Kim Cattrall]]) is the oldest and most sexually confident of the four central characters in ''Sex and the City''. A successful [[public relations]] executive, Samantha is portrayed as assertive, independent, and unapologetically open about her sexuality. She often describes herself as a "try-sexual," expressing a willingness to explore various sexual experiences. Rejecting conventional notions of romance, Samantha declares early in the series that she prefers sex without emotional involvement, likening her approach to that traditionally attributed to men.

Throughout the series, Samantha engages in numerous short-term sexual relationships. One of her more serious involvements occurs when she enters a lesbian relationship with Maria ([[Sônia Braga]]), an artist. The relationship marks her first attempt at [[monogamy]] but ends when Samantha realizes that her sexual preferences are incompatible with long-term emotional exclusivity.

Samantha later develops a professional and personal relationship with hotel magnate Richard Wright ([[James Remar]]), whom she initially views as a male counterpart due to his similarly non-committal attitude toward relationships. Their relationship evolves into a monogamous one, and Samantha finds herself unexpectedly developing feelings for him. However, after discovering Richard’s infidelity, she ends the relationship despite a brief reconciliation. Her lingering mistrust ultimately prevents the relationship from continuing.

In the final season, Samantha begins a relationship with Jerry "Smith" Jerrod ([[Jason Lewis (actor)|Jason Lewis]]), a younger aspiring actor. What begins as a casual affair becomes more serious over time. Samantha plays a significant role in advancing Smith's career and gradually allows herself to be emotionally vulnerable with him. During her battle with [[breast cancer]], Smith provides unwavering support, including shaving his head in solidarity during her chemotherapy treatment. Despite her initial resistance, Samantha eventually embraces the emotional depth of their relationship.

In ''Sex and the City: The Movie'', Samantha is living in [[Los Angeles]] with Smith and managing his acting career. Although they remain together for several years, Samantha ultimately decides to end the relationship, recognizing that she has lost sight of her personal desires and independence. She returns to New York City, choosing to prioritize her own well-being. The breakup is portrayed as amicable, and they remain friends.