On March 26, 2026, Kristin Davis released a new episode of her podcast, Are You a Charlotte?, that featured guest actor Jason McDonald from Sex and the City
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During the conversation, McDonald recalled a brief but flirty storyline his character had with Charlotte York that never actually made it to screen
Davis, however, admitted to not remembering the kiss they shared in what was supposed to be included in episode 13 of season 2
For years,Kristin Davishas been synonymous withCharlotte York, the optimistic romantic at the heart ofSex and the City.
Now, decades later, the 61-year-old actress is revisiting memories from the show on her podcastAre You a Charlotte?, where she reconnects with former costars and guest actors — including Jason McDonald, who appeared in a storyline which was "fully cut out."
Onthe March 26 episode, McDonald explained that he was cast as a man named Emerson in season 2, episode 13, titled "Games People Play." However, it wasn't until the episode aired months later that he learned "they cut our whole storyline."
McDonald went on to describe the deleted plot, which centered around an Upper East Side bridge party.
His character and Charlotte were apparently paired as partners in a flirtatious setup that quickly escalated.
"You and I were making eyes across the room from each other, and then we ended up being partners, and then someone accused us of cheating, and then we went around the corner, and you put me up against the bookshelf and kissed me," he explained, prompting Davis to laugh at how "bold" the move sounded for her character, Charlotte.
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After the kiss, the scene ended with the party host walking in on the pair and telling them to leave.
Despite hearing the details, Davis admitted, "I don't have a clear memory." She explained that while she vaguely remembered filming a bridge-related scene, the specifics had faded — likely because the footage never aired. Instead, the storyline was ultimately cut, with the episode using a voiceover to explain Charlotte's abrupt exit from the party.
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For McDonald, however, the role had felt like a major breakthrough at the time.
"It was… the first big booking of my career, so I was so excited to work with you," he admitted to Davis, noting that he had auditioned multiple times for different roles before finally landing Emerson.
Not realizing his scenes had been removed, he even hosted a watch party with friends — only to find himself completely absent from the episode.
During their conversation, Davis offered a possible explanation for the cut, pointing to guest starJon Bon Jovi, who appeared in the episode as Seth, a manSarah Jessica Parker's Carrie Bradshawmeets in therapy. With limited screen time, Davis speculated that the rocker's storyline may have taken priority over the bridge party plot.
"No, really, no one can compete with Jon Bon Jovi," she said.
Even so, McDonald said he still looks back on the experience fondly. "You know, it's been a good story for me for the past 25 years," he emphasized, recalling the long night of filming and time spent with her and the cast. In fact, the actor still even has Polaroid photos from their time together on set, which he brought to show Davis.
The actress, however, still felt for him, offering a heartfelt apology.
"Well, I'm just really sorry. I just want to apologize for all of us. I feel bad. I know you're over it, but I feel bad, because as an actor, it's just so painful," Davis said. "Like, you try to get these parts, you try to get these parts, you get these parts, you're excited. You go, you do the best you can do, and you're just waiting for them to come on, and then it's gone."
"I'm sad that our little storyline wasn't meant to be; it's tragic," she added, noting that the "brief romance" sounds "fun" compared to "the other things that Charlotte was up to in this era."
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