Following news of the end of And Just Like That..., Sarah Jessica Parker is saying goodbye to her alter ego of 27 years: Carrie Bradshaw. The actress took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt letter to the show, its characters, and its devoted fanbase, many of whom have been with the franchise since the premiere of Sex and the City back in 1998.

The woman who first brought Carrie Bradshaw to life is taking a moment to honor the character who shaped her professional identity.