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Who Are Sarah Jessica Parker’s Kids, James, Marion and Tabitha?

Fun fact: James made his acting debut this year

Sarah Jessica Parker, James Wilkie Broderick, Tabitha Hodge Broderick, Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick and Matthew Broderick
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I've always seen Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw—the chic, independent writer with a sizzling romantic life and an enviable shoe closet. But behind the cameras, Parker is happily married to fellow actor Matthew Broderick, with whom she shares three children. Allow me to introduce their son James (22) and twin daughters, Marion and Tabitha (15).

You may have spotted the trio with their parents on rare occasions, including red carpet premieres and casual outings (like their adventures in Paris during this year's Olympic Games). And while the And Just Like That... star tends to limit their appearances on her social media feed, she has opened up about her parenting methods. In a 2023 interview on iHeartRadio's Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi, she said, "You want your children to understand what it means to earn money, what it takes to earn money, the value of it."

She continued, "I think it's a great way of living for children, that their needs are met—to be fed, safe and loved. The important things in life: books and food and interesting experiences, and they're warm in the winter and cool in summer. But they should pine for things, they should want things."

Keep scrolling for everything to know about Sarah Jessica Parker's three kids.

1. James Wilkie Broderick (22)

Parker and Broderick welcomed their eldest child, James, on October 28, 2002, five years after the pair were wed in the Lower East Side of NYC.

According to his LinkedIn profile, James is now a Classics major at Brown University. He is also following in his parents' footsteps and venturing into acting, having made his acting debut in an episode of the miniseries Lady in the Lake earlier this year. Previously, he worked as a Commission Sales Associate at Reiss and interned at Universal Music Group.

In the past, his mom has celebrated his birthday with special tributes on Instagram, featuring throwback pics and a thoughtful poem. For instance, in 2022, Parker posted his childhood photos and wrote, "It was 20 years ago today…The plates shifted. All the feelings I had ever known, deeper, magnified and in brilliant new colors. Today the kaleidoscope spins with all the memories. In all the glorious shapes, changes and perspectives you have brought to our lives. Happy birthday my son. I love you so. Xxx, Mama."

James Broderick and his parents.
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James is currently on Instagram as @jwbr0derick, although he only posts once in a while. (His feed includes a few selfies and snaps with his father.) In addition, he has attended a few red carpet events with his parents, including the AJLT premiere in New York and the opening night for Some Like It Hot on Broadway.

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2. Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge Broderick (15)

Nine years after giving birth to James, Parker and Broderick welcomed their twins girls—Marion and Tabitha—via surrogate on June 22, 2009. Their middle names (Elwell and Hodge) were chosen because they come from Parker's side, which the SATC actress discovered while on an episode of Who Do You Think You Are?

While Parker doesn't share many details about her 15-year-old twins on social media, we've learned little tidbits over time. In 2018, the actress told People that her twins have very different personalities and interests. She said, "They're really devoted to each other, but they'll also say, 'I need time away from her.' Tabitha can play by herself for hours. Loretta always needs to be checking in."

During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tabitha took up sewing, which Parker revealed on Instagram, saying, “Tabitha's sewing machine. Up and running. The shingle is out. X, SJ.”

Meanwhile, Marion may be a secret sports fan, because she and her mom were seen sharing a laugh at the US Open back in 2013.

Parker has offered rare glimpses of her girls on social media, including the sweet above snap of Loretta sending Tabitha off for her first day of second grade. (Fun fact: They went to different schools.)

Additionally, in the fall of 2021, Parker shared a never-before-seen pic of her daughters (as well as their brother James) as they all headed off to school as 7th graders. In her caption, she said, “In the span of 7 days. One crosses the threshold into his freshman year of college. The other 2 into 7th grade. The house is different. We are different. They need us more. And far less. So many know. Gutted at the time passed. Passing. Exhilarated by the possibilities that await them. The love. The love. The love. X, SJ.”

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As for their public appearances, the pair joined their mom at the NYC premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 in 2022. In the photos, Marion sported a sparkly silver dress, while Tabitha rocked a black, square-necked ensemble. Also, in December of the same year, the twins joined their brother and parents for the opening night of Some Like It Hot! on Broadway.

More recently, the entire family traveled to the City of Lights for the 2024 Olympic Games, and James included rare snaps of his siblings. He simply wrote, "Pretty cool!"

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Joel is the former Associate Editor for News & Entertainment and has been reporting on all things pop culture for over 5 years. Before working at PureWow, he served as a Features Editor at ROCKET Magazine. When he's not dissecting the latest trends in entertainment (or guiding you on what to watch), he covers all the hottest red carpet looks and fashion movements. When he steps away from the keyboard, you can likely find him at an NYC concert, thrift store or LGBTQ+ bookstore happily perusing the shelves.

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