In her May 4 interview with Variety, Kim Cattrall talked about turning down the “Sex and the City” sequel, saying, “As difficult as it was, and as scary as it is to stand up and not be bullied by the press or the fans or whomever — to just say, I’m good. I’m on this track. It was so great working with you. I so enjoyed it, but I’m over here.” She ended the interview by adding, “It’s powerful to say no.”
This statement clearly meant a lot to Hoda Kotb and her “Today” guest cohost Stephanie Ruhle, who talked about it on the show. “Saying no is hard,” Kotb said, calling it “one of the big life lessons … all of us have to learn at some point.” Ruhle agreed, saying, “It is such a brave move, right?” Ruhle acknowledged the “pressure” that accompanies expectations from others and admitted she’s not great at saying no, because she’s “always afraid if I don’t say yes, they won’t ask me again.” That fear is something many women in particular feel.
Kotb also appreciated not needing to justify a “no” response. “I do think there is something about when you say no without explanation,” she said, discussing how trying to explain yourself can turn into a big story, only part of which may be true. “And I think it’s when you stop caring so much.” Ruhle agreed, adding “It takes conviction.”
Nicki
