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Sopranos crew guarded food from Sex and the City

Kristin Davis recalls struggles to get Italian food while filming at Silvercup Studios.

July 20, 2025 at 01:00 PM

'The Sopranos' refused to share food with 'Sex and the City' while sharing studio space

Kristin Davis shares a funny story about food rivalries between two iconic shows.

Sopranos crew guarded food while sharing space with Sex and the City

Kristin Davis, star of Sex and the City, revealed that while filming at Silvercup Studios, her show experienced a food rivalry with The Sopranos. During a podcast episode, Davis discussed how the Sopranos crew tightly guarded their impressive Italian catering. She recalled the struggle to sneak into their area for much-desired meatballs, highlighting the differences in the food experience for both shows. "Ours was really, really... not that," Davis said, comparing her show's craft services to the luxurious offerings from The Sopranos.

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Kristin Davis reveals food rivalry between Sopranos and Sex and the City.

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Sopranos crew had much better catering compared to Sex and the City.

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Davis humorously reflected on attempts to sneak Sopranos meatballs.

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Artistic differences extend beyond storytelling to food preferences.

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Surprisingly, both shows abstained from using spit buckets while filming.

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Food experiences can highlight competitive dynamics within TV production.

"Remember that middle area of Silvercup... and The Sopranos would have their craft services, which was like going to the best Italian restaurant."

Davis highlights the food quality disparity between the two shows.

"On hour 15, you're really wanting the Sopranos meatballs, but you can't have them."

Davis shares the frustration of not being able to access better food during long shoots.

"I said, 'What's the deal there?' They said, 'They just eat everything.'"

Coulter describes the Sopranos cast's approach to eating during filming.

"We would order something that wasn't gonna be insane for eight million takes or whatever."

Davis explains the food choices on Sex and the City to avoid waste during filming.

This humorous conflict between two beloved HBO series points to the competitive nature within the entertainment industry, even in seemingly trivial matters like food. It underscores the notion that behind the scenes, actors and crews experience a very different world than what viewers see on screen. While audiences enjoy the drama and stories of these shows, the reality of production can be surprisingly mundane and rivalry can manifest in unexpected ways. Sharing a studio didn’t translate into sharing amenities, shedding light on the unique culture of television production.