For past few weeks we have been discussing about the male characters, prominent on the series Sex and the City and we already have covered Aidan Shaw, Mr. Big etc. Let us now take a break here from the usual and talk about the most visible gay character, Stanford Blatch on the show, who is also at times referred to as the 5th lady on the series, owing to his proximity to Carrie.
Seasoned actor Willie Garson has enacted the character for all the six seasons of Sex and the City and even reprised it in the movie that followed.
Stanford is basically a talent agent and hails from a well – bred and titled family background. If you observe his style sense, you would know that it can only be compared to that of Carrie Bradshaw.

It is sometimes attributed that the duo have been friends since the 1980s when they were young and used to have fun in the New York City bar and club scenario. On the show, Stanford does say that he has been a friend of Carrie since she used to wear Candies and travel in subways.
Stanford, although has his own independent story plot given that he is an important supporting character, is shown as a kind of person who is gay but has to suffer at times for his physical inabilities and insufficiency.
The fifth season of the series saw him going out with Marcus Adente, a Broadway dancer and at times he is also linked up with Charlotte’s friend and a wedding planner named Anthony Marentino who also is gay, as they are both seen kissing in the film.
So, this was all about Stanford Baltch. The response that we are getting from our readers is overwhelming. We thank you all, please do keep writing to us, it is really a wonderful moment to sit back and sift through the feedback that we receive.
That is all for now, will be back next week with another character to discuss and talk about.
Tal Talbot