Robin Byrd Thought Sarah Jessica Parker Hated Her for 30 Years (Exclusive)
People.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Robin Byrd, a former adult film star and iconic NYC public-access TV host, spent over 30 years believing Sarah Jessica Parker disliked her due to an awkward encounter on Fire Island involving a promotional event.
- The misunderstanding was cleared up at the Tribeca Festival premiere of the HBO documentary Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story, which Parker executive-produced, where Parker denied ever hating Byrd.
- Byrd expressed surprise and irony that Parker praised her work enthusiastically, unaware that Byrd's show was a precursor to Parker's Sex and the City.
- Byrd is a longtime resident of Fire Island Pines and is featured in the GLAAD-nominated documentary series Finding Fire Island, which explores the history of the LGBTQ vacation destination.
- Bang My Box premiered on HBO on June 30 and is currently streaming on HBO Max.
