26 interesting facts about Sex and the City that every fan should know

There are a handful of television shows that transcend the medium, leaping from the small screen and shaping pop culture, fashion and how a generation of women relate to sex. Sex and the City is one such show.

The series, which started in 1998, was pivotal in breaking boundaries for women, with frank discussions on sex, power, money, marriage, motherhood and so much more.

It was also a major influence on fashion. The characters didn't just follow trends, they set them with some of the best outfits from the show still inspiring looks to this day. Many women still want to dress like Carrie Bradshaw, opting to blend touches of their personality into runway trends and style staples.

Women across the world identified with the key four characters, and fans have stayed loyal to the New York heroines throughout the original six-season run, two successful movies, and a spin-off series, And Just Like That.