Sarah Jessica Parker says raising her twin daughters isn’t the nightmare people expect it to be

Sarah Jessica Parker wants the world to stop assuming the worst about teenage girls, especially when they come in pairs.

The Sex and the City star, now 60, didn’t hold back as she tackled tired stereotypes about raising teenage twin daughters during a chat on Jenna and Friends. Speaking to hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Justin Sylvester, Parker made it clear: the experience isn’t chaotic or miserable—it’s actually pretty wonderful.

“I feel like there’s a sort of unfair idea about teenage twin girls,” she began, cutting straight through the clichés. Her words drew instant agreement from Bush Hager, prompting Parker to add with a smile, “I find mine really likeable.”

Sylvester jumped in with a dose of humour: “Knock on wood… I mean, we weren’t always likeable.”

Parker didn’t argue. “Yes,” she replied with a knowing laugh, before shifting back to admiration. “But I really love their company. They’re so interesting.”

It was a moment of honesty that felt refreshing, especially coming from a celebrity so often associated with glamour. Parker, who shares 15-year-old twins Marion and Tabitha with husband Matthew Broderick, spoke like any proud mother might—just with a bit more polish and wit.

She went on to reflect on how unique it is to raise two children of the same age with such different personalities. “It’s like you’re constantly in a control study because you have one of this type and one of this type,” she explained.

“They go to the same school, and they have reactions. I can say to the school, like, ‘This is a proper control study. These are feelings, and they can kind of tell the story of the larger group,” she continued, clearly fascinated by the psychology unfolding in her own home.

And while she acknowledged that not every moment is smooth, Parker stressed how deeply she appreciates who her daughters are becoming. “They’re, generally speaking, really kind and curious,” she said.

It’s not the first time Parker has shared glimpses of her family life, but this time, the actress seemed intent on correcting what she sees as a widespread misconception: that teenage girls—especially twins—are impossible to raise.

For Parker, it’s not drama or attitude that defines this stage of parenting—it’s discovery.

She and Broderick, married since 1997, also have a 23-year-old son, James, but Parker’s focus during the interview stayed firmly on her younger daughters. Unlike the sensationalised portrayals of teen girls often seen in the media, Parker’s account was filled with admiration, respect, and even delight.

“There’s this expectation that they’ll be a nightmare,” she seemed to imply. But that hasn’t been her reality. Instead, she sees two thoughtful young women navigating the world with curiosity—and a whole lot of heart.

In an era where parenting horror stories tend to grab headlines, Sarah Jessica Parker’s take stands out. It’s honest, nuanced, and rooted in love, not fear or frustration.

And in the end, her message was simple: don’t underestimate teen girls. Especially the twin kind.