Devastated Sarah Jessica Parker breaks silence after fleeing New York Gala as stepdad dies
express.co.ukHollywood star's mother, Barbara Parker, divorced her father, Stephen Parker, when she was just three years old, and remarried Paul, who worked as a truck driver and account executive, soon after.This comes as it was reported that Sarah did not stick around for the New York City ballet's 10th Annual Fall Fashion Gala due to a "sudden devastating family situation".The Carrie Bradshaw actress reportedly left the star-studded event just minutes after arriving.Sarah was being honoured at the New York Ballet's 10th Annual Fall Fashion Gala, but was forced to leave early.Express.co.uk contacted Sarah Jessica Parker's representatives for comment at the time.Sarah was to be honoured for "her vision and leadership of the Fall Fashion Gala" in addition to the number of Fall Fashion Gala designers and choreographers.Despite Sarah's absence, other celebrities were in attendance including Julia Fox, Solange Knowles, Kristin Davis and Claire Danes.Sarah was also forced to cancel a virtual press conference for her new film Hocus Pocus 2, which was to be broadcast around the world.Her stepfather's death also comes just one day after Sarah attended the Hocus Pocus 2 with her husband Matthew Broderick and their twin daughters Marion and Tabitha, 13.The couple also share son James, 19, who did not attend the premiere.The couple’s three children are often kept out of the spotlight in an attempt to give them their privacy.For the premiere, Sarah opted for an eye-catching tunic with a floral pattern, paired with purple harem trousers.She paired this with hot pink shoes as she wrapped her arms around her daughters for the red carpet snaps.Sarah styled her signature blonde tresses in a light wave and accessorised with a black clutch.
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