'Sex and the City': An Anthony 'Politically Incorrect' Line Wasn't Planned
Anthony Marentino (Mario Cantone) often surprised Sex and the City fans with his blunt lines. The character didn't fear hurting any of his friends' feelings. Cantone, 66, revealed one of his lines in the first movie wasn't planned, but was given to him because no one else could say it.
Anthony's Line About Samantha's Gut in 'Sex and the City' Wasn't Scripted
Cantone appeared on Still Here Hollywood With Steve Kmetko to talk about his career. He revealed the one Anthony line that was unexpected.
"When Samantha goes back and she's gained weight, she comes through the door and I'm like, 'What's with the gut? Forget about the puppy, what's with the gut?'" Cantone said.
Samantha (Kim Cattrall) gained weight after her breakup with Smith Jerrod (Jason Lewis). Her friends were shocked when they saw her for the first time in a crop top.
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"[Michael Patrick King] gave me that line on the spot because he's like, 'I'm the only one that can get away with it,'" the actor continued. "And even when And Just Like That... came along I was like, 'Give me everything that's politically incorrect.'"
The writers tried to balance out the unfiltered character's lines to avoid him getting "canceled." Cantone was also surprised that Anthony married Stanford Blatch (Willie Garson) in the second movie.
Anthony had to move on in And Just Like That... and Cantone assumed he would be hooking up with his Hot Feelas employees. "You don't sh-t where you eat, you've evolved," King told Cantone.
The character got a new boyfriend, Giuseppe (Sebastiano Pigazzi). Cantone said he became good friends with Pigazzi while working together. Sadly, the spinoff ended after three seasons.
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This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 5:22 PM.