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‘And Just Like That’ Star Sarah Jessica Parker’s (61) Silver Hair Steals the Spotlight From Her Sheer Simone Rocha Gown

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Sarah Jessica Parker has long been one of the most closely watched dressers in New York. Every October, the ‘Sex and the City’ star brings her most daring fashion to the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala, an event where she serves as a founding member and reliable style headliner.

Last year, she turned heads in a three-dimensional black Iris van Herpen gown with giant floor-length sheer wings. Expectations were high for her 2026 return to Lincoln Center, and the 61-year-old didn’t disappoint.

This time, however, it wasn’t only the dress that had fans talking. Stepping out on October 1, Parker debuted noticeably gray hair, and many admirers said her new silver look outshone even her romantic sheer gown, calling her spectacular.

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Instead of her usual bright blonde waves, Parker’s hair showed stark streaks of light gray near the roots. Her stylist pulled it back into a dramatic, Rapunzel-inspired braid, using extensions that reached far below her waist.

The extensions were a mix of brunette and blonde shades, closer to the color fans are used to seeing on her. A pink bow added a playful finishing touch. For the gala at the David H. Koch Theater, Parker chose a sheer, off-white Simone Rocha dress with long sleeves.

The design featured delicate floral embroidery, scattered embellishments, and flowing pink ribbon details that moved as she walked. She completed the look with sparkly pointed heels. Many fans compared the ethereal ensemble to something a Disney princess might wear.

Parker was joined by her husband, 64-year-old Matthew Broderick, who wore a classic tuxedo. The ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ star has embraced his own natural gray for quite some time.

This isn’t the first time Parker’s hair color has made headlines. She has previously pushed back against the attention her natural grays receive. In a past interview with Allure, she recalled how her gray hair sparked months of conversation about how brave she supposedly was.

She said she would much rather people applaud someone else’s courage on something more meaningful. She has also pointed out the double standard, noting that men like Andy Cohen are rarely questioned about their full heads of gray hair.

Parker’s silver moment arrives as more stars embrace their natural color. Just days earlier, Olivia Colman traded her signature dark pixie cut for long gray curls while promoting ‘Wicker’. The shift reflects a broader move toward celebrating natural aging on the red carpet. For Parker, it seems less about making a statement and more about simply doing what feels right.

Social media reactions were overwhelmingly positive. Many admirers praised how naturally the gray complemented the soft pink tones of her gown. Others said the look proved Parker is still one of fashion’s boldest risk-takers. Combining a fairytale braid, gray streaks, and a sheer designer gown is a bold mix few could pull off so effortlessly.

From Carrie Bradshaw’s legendary wardrobe to her own red carpet experiments, Parker has always used fashion to tell a story. Her latest appearance suggests that story is entering a fresh, confident new chapter. Whether she fully commits to gray remains to be seen. For now, fans are simply enjoying watching her style continue to evolve.

What do you think of Sarah Jessica Parker’s bold fashion at the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala?

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