Sex and the City star, Julie Halston, 71, turns heads in latest red carpet outing

Actress Julie Halston made a striking appearance on the New York red carpet this week. The Sex and the City star, 71, attended the opening night of Marcel on the Train at Classic Stage Company on Saturday, February 21 2026 in New York City.

The veteran star posed confidently for photographers in a vibrant red tailored jacket paired with wide-leg black trousers. The structured blazer, finished with statement black detailing and a matching scarf-style collar, created a bold silhouette that felt both theatrical and effortlessly chic.

With her platinum blonde hair swept back and her signature bright red lipstick adding a pop of glamour, Julie looked polished and radiant as she smiled for the cameras. 

Julie is best known to many fans for her role in Sex and the City, where she appeared as Bitsy Von Muffling – the wealthy and ever-optimistic socialite who memorably married flamboyant cabaret singer Bobby Fine, played by Nathan Lane, in the original HBO series. Her character became a fan favourite thanks to her comedic timing and larger-than-life personality.

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She later reprised the role in the reboot series, And Just Like That… bringing Bitsy back into the orbit of Carrie Bradshaw and her friends decades later. The return delighted longtime viewers, offering a nostalgic nod to the show’s original run while introducing the character to a new generation.

While Sex and the City may have brought her mainstream recognition, Julie has long been a fixture of New York’s theatre scene. 

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A celebrated stage actress, she has earned critical acclaim for her work in both comedic and dramatic roles, particularly within the city’s vibrant off-Broadway community. Her performance style – bold, expressive and sharp-witted – has made her a standout presence for decades.

She dabbled in acting at high school which was when she realized she had a talent for cracking up audiences. “I did all of these skits and I was roller-skating across [the] stage and I was allowed to improv and people were howling with laughter,” she said in an interview with TDF. “I said, ‘This [is] what I want to do’. My parents kept saying, ‘What about teaching? What about speech therapy?’” But acting was where her passion lay.

More recently, Julie has appeared in The Beauty – a sci-fi horror series starring Ashton Kutcher, Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall. 

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Making its debut with a three-episode premiere, The Beauty, which is based on the comic book of the same name, takes place in a world where ordinary people are transformed into physically perfect beings as a result of a sexually transmitted virus.

Away from the spotlight, Julie was married to Ralph Howard, the legendary radio host who sadly passed away in 2018. She has also been open about her passion for philanthropy, and frequently participates in charity events across New York.

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In 2008, along with fellow writer Donna Daley, she co-authored the book Monologues for Show-Offs published by Heinemann Press. In May 2020, along with Jim Caruso, Julie launched a popular online talk show titled Virtual Halston.

At 71, Julie shows no signs of slowing down. Whether commanding the stage or stepping onto a red carpet, she continues to embody the same fearless energy that made her a standout in the world of television and theatre.