**Miranda Hobbes** is a fictional character from HBO's *Sex and the City* (1998–2004), its film adaptations (*Sex and the City* in 2008 and *Sex and the City 2* in 2010), and the sequel series *And Just Like That...* (2021–2025).[1][2][8] Portrayed by Cynthia Nixon, she is depicted as a Harvard-educated lawyer—fiery, career-driven, and initially cynical about relationships and men.[1][5][7] Originally inspired by a cable executive in Candace Bushnell’s newspaper column, Miranda evolves from a pragmatic singleton to a mother and wife. She navigates an on-again, off-again romance with bartender Steve Brady, resulting in an unplanned pregnancy, their son Brady, a Season 6 proposal, and marriage in a Brooklyn townhouse. The couple faces challenges, including Steve’s infidelity leading to separation and reconciliation via counseling.[1] In *Sex and the City 2*, she resigns from a demanding firm after workplace gender frustrations, later joining a more balanced practice where she thrives.[1] Nixon’s performance as Miranda earned a **Primetime Emmy Award** for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2004) after three nominations, plus two Screen Actors Guild Awards.[1][2] The role cemented Nixon’s fame, following her theater successes like a Tony Award for *Rabbit Hole* (2006).[2][3] In *And Just Like That...*, Miranda remains central through 2025, with Nixon also executive producing.[2][3] The series explores her ongoing personal growth amid the franchise’s cultural legacy of examining modern womanhood, career ambitions, and relationships. A younger Miranda was planned for a potential third season of *The Carrie Diaries* but unrealized.[1] Her character endures as a symbol of self-sufficient realism in pop culture.[4]