Sarah Jessica Parker was seen stepping out in New York on Thursday afternoon, marking the first time she has been spotted since revealing her stepfather had died.
“Our family is sad to announce that after an unexpected and rapid illness, Paul Giffin Forste passed away yesterday at the age of 76,” Parker’s family said in a statement to Page Six earlier Thursday.
The 57-year-old And Just Like That… star was casually dressed as she left her home in the West Village, and she blocked the sound outside with a large pair of Apple AirPods Max headphones.
Facing the world: Sarah Jessica Parker, 57, was seen stepping out in New York on Thursday, marking the first time she has been spotted since revealing her stepfather had died
Sarah looked grim as she strolled down the street while keeping her eyes glued to the sidewalk.
She favored comfort over her usual sense of style, wearing a cozy charcoal sweater with the sleeves rolled up slightly.
The film, TV and theater star paired her top with pale gray track pants and a simple set of black and beige mule heels.
Her blonde hair was tied in a high bun and she opted for minimal makeup while covering up in chunky black sunglasses.
Family tragedy: ‘Our family is sad to announce that after an unexpected and rapid illness, Paul Giffin Forste passed away yesterday at the age of 76,’ Parker’s family said in a statement to Page Six earlier Thursday
Dejected: Sarah looked grim as she strolled down the street while keeping her eyes glued to the sidewalk. She preferred comfort to her usual sense of style, wearing a cozy charcoal sweater with the sleeves rolled up slightly
Relaxed: The film, TV and theater star paired her top with pale gray track pants and a simple set of black and beige mule heels
Sarah also wore several gold pendants on silver chains that hung around her neck.
She appeared to be carrying supplies with her, as she carried a large black backpack in addition to her small bag.
In his family’s statement, they said his stepfather Paul “was surrounded by the love and gratitude of his beloved wife, Barbara, of 54, and his children, including Sarah Jessica Parker.”
“Paul will be remembered with the spirit of benevolence that was his faith, his special joy for his 13 grandchildren and his abiding belief in making the world a more charitable, tolerant and beautiful place for all,” they said. concluded.
SJP’s mother, Barbara Parker, divorced her father, Stephen Parker, when she was just three years old, and remarried Forste, who worked as a truck driver and account manager, shortly after.
Forse’s death came shortly before the actress was honored for “her vision and leadership” at the New York City Ballet’s Fall 2022 Fashion Gala at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night.
However, she pulled out of the event and never attended, a spokesperson shared with DailyMail.com
Taking it easy: Her blonde hair was tied in a high bun and she opted for minimal makeup while covering up in chunky black sunglasses
Jewelry: Sarah also wore several gold pendants on silver chains that hung around her neck. She appeared to be carrying supplies with her, as she carried a large black backpack in addition to her small bag.
Family: In his family’s statement, they said his stepfather Paul “was surrounded by the love and gratitude of his beloved wife, Barbara, of 54, and his children, including Sarah Jessica Parker” .
Sarah was also forced to cancel a virtual press conference for her new film Hocus Pocus 2, which was due to be released worldwide.
During the ballet gala, it was announced on stage that she could not attend due to a “sudden and devastating family situation”.
Sarah is the vice chair of the New York City Ballet board of directors and was instrumental in planning this year’s gala, according to Page Six.
The death of Parker’s stepfather comes a day after she attended the New York premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 with her husband, Matthew Broderick, and twin daughters Tabitha and Marion, 13, for a rare appearance.
She’s normally notoriously deprived of her family life, and 13-year-olds have mostly stayed out of the spotlight, but she previously revealed they’re big fans of the Halloween franchise, which is why they may have chosen to attend the event with their mother.
Jump: Sarah had to cancel an appearance at the New York City Ballet 2022 Fall Fashion Gala, where she was honored. Her last outing was Tuesday for the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 in New York with husband Matthew Broderick and twins Tabitha and Marion, 13.
“They started watching this movie, I would say about three years ago,” she told People earlier this year.
‘They were so excited to meet Bette [Midler] and Kathy [Najimy]. Loretta kept asking me, “But wait, are we going to meet them like [their characters] Winnie and Mary? Or will we meet them as Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy?”‘
One of the twins donned a shimmering silver dress on the red carpet, while the other stunned in a black dress with puff sleeves.
They posed alongside their mother, who wore a white and purple floral kimono-style top with matching pink pants and heels, and their father, who cut an elegant figure in a sharp gray suit.