Kristin Davis

Date of Birth: February 24, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Kristin Davis, born Kristin Landen Davis, is an acclaimed American actress known for her role as Charlotte York Goldenblatt in the popular HBO series “Sex and the City.” She was born on February 24, 1965, in Boulder, Colorado. Raised by her mother Dorothy, a university data analyst, Kristin moved to Columbia, South Carolina, following her mother’s remarriage to Keith Davis, a psychology professor. Kristin graduated from A.C. Flora High School in 1983 and later earned a BFA in Acting from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts in 1987. Davis began her acting career with guest roles on various television shows before landing a recurring role on the soap opera “General Hospital” in 1991. Her breakthrough came in 1998 when she was cast in “Sex and the City,” a role that earned her global recognition and several award nominations. Beyond television, Kristin has appeared in films such as “Couples Retreat,” “The Shaggy Dog,” and “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.” In addition to acting, Davis is a committed philanthropist, actively involved in causes related to poverty, animal rights, and the environment. She has supported initiatives by Oxfam, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

5 Interesting Facts about Kristin Davis

1. Kristin Davis adopted two children: a daughter named Gemma Rose in 2011 and a son named Wilson in 2018.

2. She initially wanted to be a psychologist before pursuing acting.

3. Kristin is an avid animal lover and has been a global ambassador for the Oxfam charity.

4. She struggled with alcoholism in her early twenties but has been sober since her mid-twenties.

5. Davis earned a Screen Actors Guild Award along with her “Sex and the City” co-stars for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2001.