In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Penélope Cruz mentioned that she shot her cameo in two hours. She said that she wanted to do it because she was a fan of Sex and the City (1998) and Sarah Jessica Parker.
According to The Carrie Diaries, the prequel to Sex and the City, Carrie met Samantha before meeting Charlotte, but in this film's "1986" scene, that order is reversed.
Carrie Bradshaw: I guess I really missed who I used to be and Aiden was such a big part of that. And yes I wanted the flirting and yes I wanted the attention, but I didn't want the kiss. The minute I kissed Aiden, I remembered who I used to be. Someone just running around New York like a crazy person, trying to get the one man I love to love me back. And now he does love me, and he wants to sit on a couch in New York City with me. And I really hope my past hasn't screwed up my future. And what's so bad about a couch anyway?
Is the Ficticious Airline that the Girls Fly on to Abu Dahbi played by Etihad Airways or Emirates?
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Does Carrie still have her apartment from the series?
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The infamous apartment from the series makes several appearances. Carrie decided to not sell it during the bad market of the past few years and now it has become an escape for her, her husband, and her friends to use when they need a break from the world.
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What song is playing during Carrie's and John's anniversary dinner?
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'Window Seat' by Erykah Badu. The rest of the songs can be found here with scene descriptions.