Sarah Jessica Parker's son James Wilkie, 23, takes centre stage in new family photos


The Sex and the City star and husband Matthew Broderick joined their eldest child for a Broadway opening as his own acting career gathers pace


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Sarah Jessica Parker kept her son James Wilkie close as the pair held hands on the red carpet during a family evening on Broadway.

The actress, 61, joined husband Matthew Broderick, 64, and their eldest child, 23, for the opening night of Other Desert Cities at New York's Hudson Theatre on Sunday, 18 October.

Standing between his famous parents, James looked smart in a navy suit, pale blue shirt and checked tie, finishing his outfit with a patterned pocket square and brown leather shoes.

Matthew opted for a charcoal suit with a striped tie and colourful pocket square, while Sarah Jessica brought her signature glamour to the occasion in a fitted black dress.

Matthew Broderick, James Wilkie Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker during the opening night of the revival of "Other Desert Cities" at Hudson Theatre© Bruce Glikas/WireImage
Matthew Broderick, James Wilkie Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker during the opening night of the revival of "Other Desert Cities" at Hudson Theatre

Sarah Jessica Parker's glamorous Broadway family outing

The actress's dress featured a delicate floral pattern, a straight neckline and a fringed hem that fell below her knees. A cropped black cardigan, pointed heels and a sparkling handbag completed her evening look.

She wore her blonde hair loose in soft waves, with a pendant necklace adding a delicate finishing touch.

The family smiled together for photographers, with James placing an arm around his father while holding his mother's hand.

They were there to celebrate a star-studded revival of Jon Robin Baitz's play, directed by John Benjamin Hickey and featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe.

Set during a Christmas Eve gathering in Palm Springs, the drama follows a family confronted with long-buried secrets when a daughter returns home with a revealing memoir. 

James Wilkie Broderick supported by his famous parents© Bruce Glikas/WireImage
James Wilkie Broderick supported by his famous parents

James Wilkie Broderick's growing acting career

The outing comes as James continues building his own screen career, with a new film alongside The White Lotus actor Sam Nivola.

The pair star in Days Ending in Y, directed by Theo Quantick and filmed in Wales. Sam discussed the project in an interview published on Sunday, explaining that he and James have been friends since childhood. 

Their son walked the red carpet with them© Getty Images
Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker and James Wilkie Broderick at Golden Eve

James has already shared the screen with his father. The two appeared in the February 2025 Elsbeth episode "Foiled Again", with Matthew playing an educational consultant and James taking the role of Carl. CBS described the episode as their first time acting together on screen. 

That year also brought an academic milestone: James graduated from Brown University, where he studied classics. 

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's family milestones

James is the eldest of the couple's three children. They also share twin daughters Loretta and Tabitha, who celebrated their 17th birthdays in June.

Marking the girls' birthday on Instagram, Sarah Jessica wrote: "Happy birthday dearest Loretta and Tabitha. With admiration and every ounce of my love. XXX, Mama." 

James Wilkie Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick arrive to premiere of "And Just Like That" at Museum of Modern Art on December 08, 2021 in New York City© Getty Images
James Wilkie Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick in 2021

The actress and Matthew reached another milestone this spring, celebrating 29 years of marriage after tying the knot in May 1997.

Sarah Jessica marked their anniversary with photographs of the couple and an affectionate Instagram message: "29 years. And counting. Here's to you my darling. Forever young. Xxx, Your wife Sarah Jessica".deri

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