Chris Noth denies assault allegations in first interview

Chris Noth has denied multiple allegations of misconduct in his first interview about the charges that affected his career. The 68-year-old actor, known for his role in SATC stated that any encounters outside his marriage were consensual. While he admits to straying from his wife, he emphasizes that it was not a criminal act. Noth maintains that he is still on good terms with his former co-stars from the popular show. 

The former “Law and Order” star has been married to his wife, Tara Wilson, 38, since 2012. The couple were together for 10 years before tying the knot and are parents to three children. Noth said he has spoken to his teenager about the situation. The SAG nominee admitted his infidelity, saying, “You give yourself the same excuses that many men do; it’s just a little side dance, and it’s fun.” He said he justified it by telling himself, “You’re not hurting anybody. No one’s going to know about this.” “And suddenly, a lot of people want to sleep with you. It’s like, ‘Well, I’m not going to get this chance again,'” he added. 

Four women have told very different stories about their experiences with the SATC star. In Dec. 2021, just weeks after his character was killed off in the SATC spin-off “And Just Like That,” two women went public with their allegations of misconduct. One claimed he assaulted her in 2015 after she met the actor while working as a server at a nightclub. The second told The Hollywood Reporter Noth assaulted her in 2004. The actor’s rep called the allegations ‘categorically false.’ 

A third woman came forward shortly after the THR article and told The Daily Beast she had been assaulted by the “Gone” actor when she was 18 and working at a restaurant in New York. Noth denied those allegations, along with the claims of a fourth woman who also accused him of misconduct. Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis issued a joint statement saying, “We support the women who have come forward and shared their painful experiences. We know it must be a very difficult thing to do, and we commend them for it.” 

The actor hinted the women who accused him may have a financial motive. ‘That’s a money train for a lot of people,’ he said. No lawsuits against the Manhunt actor have been filed. ‘There’s nothing I can say to change anyone’s mind when you have that kind of a tidal wave,’ he claimed. ‘It sounds defensive. I’m not. There’s no criminal court. There’s no criminal trial. There’s nothing for me to get on the stand about and get my story out, get witnesses.’ 

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