Actress Zoë Kravitz recently expressed discomfort when discussing the television series Austin Butler appeared in. During a segment of Vanity Fair’s Lie Detector series, the co-stars from Caught Stealing were asked about their preferences between two Sex and the City spin-offs, including The Carrie Diaries. The conversation took an uneasy turn when Zoë, 36, revealed she was not a fan of the show featuring her 34-year-old co-star Austin Butler.
Discussion on Spin-Off Preferences Leads to Awkward Moment
When asked which spin-off she preferred, Zoë bluntly replied,
Neither. Leave that show alone. Everybody just stop.
—Zoë Kravitz
Following this, Austin expressed a playful yet telling reaction by tossing two pictures of himself behind him, signaling rejection of the connection. Zoë then realized the awkwardness and asked,
Oh no, are you on that show?
—Zoë Kravitz
Austin confirmed his role as Sebastian, Carrie Bradshaw’s love interest on The Carrie Diaries, leading Zoë to apologize with apparent surprise. The interviewer confirmed that Zoë had been unaware of Austin’s involvement in the show when giving her initial negative opinion.
Implications and Audience Reactions to the Exchange
This interaction highlights the tension that can arise when actors are unintentionally critical of projects involving their colleagues. Zoë’s candid response, paired with Austin’s subtle nonverbal cues, made for a candid moment that exposed underlying discomfort. The conversation also touched on the future of the Sex and the City franchise, as viewers wonder whether additional spin-offs will emerge from the series’ evolving legacy.
