Kim Cattrall has opened up about her “beautiful” relationship with partner Russell Thomas and talked about her attitude to aging in a candid new interview.
The Sex and the City actress, 66, told The times which is “very thankful” for her bond with Russell – a BBC audio engineer – who says they have a “nice life” together.
The pair met in 2016 after Kim recorded an essay on insomnia for BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
She hooked up with Russell afterwards and the pair kept in touch before he flew to Canada where she lives to visit.
She told the publication that her past relationships had always been “instinctual,” but that “Russ was really gradual.”
Icon: Kim Cattrall has opened up about her ‘beautiful’ relationship with her partner Russell Thomas and talked about her attitude to aging in a candid new interview
Happy: The Sex and the City actress, 66, told The Times she is ‘very grateful’ for her bond with Russell – a BBC audio engineer – who says they have a ‘nice life’ together
She added, “Our lives were so separate and so different. “It’s a nice life and I’m very grateful for that.”
Kim shared how the Covid pandemic then “locked them together” in a “real test” of their relationship, but they’ve been inseparable ever since, moving between New York, Canada and London.
During the interview, she also talked about getting older and her changing attitudes about the ropes and tucks — after saying bluntly that she was against surgery in her 40s.
She said, “I’m now in my 60s and I’m all about fighting aging in every way I can. There are now so many other alternatives, treatments that stimulate your own body to fight aging.
‘But yes, if you have the money and, more importantly, the right surgeon. It cannot be stressed enough. You want to look like yourself!’
“It’s not just vanity. I play a certain kind of woman who looks a certain way. And professionally I take care of myself.’
Before Russell, the Emmy-nominated actress was previously married to Larry Davis, though their marriage was annulled in 1979.
Close: The pair met in 2016 after Kim recorded an essay on insomnia for BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour
Sweet: She hooked up with Russell afterwards and the pair kept in touch before he flew to Canada where she lives to visit
Youth: During the interview, she also talked about getting older and her changing attitude to the ropes – after saying bluntly that she was against surgery in her 40s
She was subsequently married to Andre J. Lyson, and their union was formally dissolved in 1989.
The star’s third and final marriage was to Mark Levinson, and their time together lasted from 1998 to 2004.
Cattrall eventually started a relationship with Thomas and she often shares photos with her boyfriend on her Instagram account.
The Big Trouble in Little China actress opened up about her romance during an interview with Peoplewhere she noted that her current partner made quite an effort to see her in their earlier days.
“We liked each other, we kept in touch and then he came to Vancouver. It was very brave of him,’ she said.
Cattrall also stated that she and Thomas did not know each other at first, although they soon established a good rapport.
She recalled, “We didn’t really know each other except for a few meals together. But he came and we got along great, and we’ve been together ever since!’
The artist, who described her relationship with Thomas as “so easy,” went on to share why she enjoyed his presence.
She said, “I feel very comfortable with him. He’s a blast and he has a wicked sense of humor. And it’s easy on the eyes!’
Cattrall also gave the media outlet a little insight into how she and her partner stay close.
“We drink tea together every morning and usually another cup after lunch to get through the day,” they said.
The actress concluded by saying, “I love him, and he was worth the wait.”
It comes after it was revealed exclusively by DailyMail.com that Kim was convinced to join And Just Like That with the promise of “nice career boost and great payday” by her “best friend” and producer Darren Star.
The iconic actress confirmed her shocking return as Sex And The City’s Samantha Jones earlier this week for the spinoff’s second season — despite her explosive feud with co-star Sarah Jessica Parker.
According to VarietyKim returns for just one “cliffhanger” scene, which she shot in New York City, without seeing or speaking to Sarah or their fellow leading ladies Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis.
Now, a source close to the actress has revealed exactly what convinced Kim to sign on for a cameo in the sequel — which she admitted last year she “was never asked to be a part of.”
According to the well-placed insider, fans of the show can thank show creator Darren, 61, for Samantha’s imminent return, with the source revealing that he was the one who convinced Kim that she should give the character a proper goodbye.
Kim’s decision to join the cast of And Just Like That, even if only for a short time, marks a major sea change for the actress – who had previously insisted she didn’t want to be part of the sequel in any way.
“Why did she finally fold to do it now? It was her bond with dear friend Darren Star, who created Sex that kept asking her to be a part of the show that finally convinced her to do it,” the insider told me.
Kim decided that if she was ever going to button up the character and then not be asked about it again, she should do it now.
“She does it for her friend Darren first. But she also does it because she realizes it will be a nice boost in her career and most of all a great payday.
“She came to the agreement with Darren that she needed a great goodbye and they figured it out.
Everything has now fallen into place, Kim still can’t believe she was convinced to do it, but she’s going to do it and let the scene speak for itself.
“Sex And The City has given Kim so much, so she’s giving the right swan song and Kim hopes everyone is happy with the results.”
However, Kim’s return to the franchise has done little to change her frosty relationship with 58-year-old Sarah, the source explained. future.
“Kim and Sarah both have an understanding, but[as far as]them going to be friends in the future, don’t hold your breath,” they said.
The source continued that Kim was “assured” that her involvement in the show would give her an edge within HBO’s recently revamped Max streaming service.
“She’s also reassured that this will open more doors for projects she wants to do and will bring to Max when the time is right,” they continued.
Kim’s abrupt face was also prompted by the fact that another project she had previously been a part of – the Fox series Filthy Rich – was canceled despite her high hopes that it would have “taken her to another level in her career.” . source continued.
“Kim was really excited to work with (filmmaker) Tate Taylor on Filthy Rich and she really thought this was going to be her next big project and a show that she felt would have taken her to another level in her storied career, as she still believes the show should still be on TV,” the source shared.
The show was done around the same time as And Just Like That and she knew she was going to be asked about it all the time and asked to be a part of that, but she didn’t want to do it with her problems with Sara.
‘She was done. She loved playing Samantha, but she wanted to move on.’
Interestingly, the decision to bring back Samantha Jones in the And Just Like That picture is very much at odds with Sarah’s own thoughts on it – with the actress insisting last February that she wouldn’t be ‘OK’ with Kim returning to the group. in light of everything her former co-star had said about their broken relationship.
Return: It comes after it was revealed exclusively by DailyMail.com that Kim was convinced to join And Just Like That with the promise of ‘nice career boost and great payday’ by her ‘best friend’ and producer Darren Star
Exciting: According to Variety, Kim will return for just one “cliffhanger” scene, which she shot in New York City, without seeing or speaking to stars SJP, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis
“I don’t think I would (I’m okay with Kim returning), because I think there’s just too much public history of feelings on her part that she’s shared,” she told Variety at the time.
“I didn’t participate or read articles, although people tend to let me know.”
Sarah also confirmed that Kim had not been asked to be part of the sequel series, explaining that the show’s creators made the decision to continue without her after she was offered the chance to get a third Sex and the City star. to make a film had declined.
“We didn’t go to Kim for this, you know,” she said. “After we didn’t make the movie and the studio couldn’t fulfill what she wanted to do, we need to hear her and listen to her and what was important to her.”
