Sarah Jessica Parker recreates iconic Carrie Bradshaw moment as she poses outside Lincoln Center in glittering thigh-split gown

Carrie Bradshaw famously fainted in the arms of Aleksandr Petrovsky outside the Lincoln Center in Sex And The City.

And though Sarah Jessica Parker, 50, the actress who played her, relived the moment when she stopped outside the iconic venue on Wednesday night ahead of the Ballet Fall Gala. 

Standing by the famous fountains with a couple of friends, the protagonist showed off her toned legs in a glittering thigh-split gown. 

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Legs And The City: Sarah Jessica Parker recreated an iconic Carrie Bradshaw moment as she posed outside the Lincoln Center in glittering thigh-split gown ahead of the Ballet Gala on Wednesday evening

Legs And The City: Sarah Jessica Parker recreated an iconic Carrie Bradshaw moment as she posed outside the Lincoln Center in glittering thigh-split gown ahead of the Ballet Gala on Wednesday evening

It's all too much: In season six. in an episode called The Ick Factor, Carrie passes out when the Russian artist is a little too romantic and tries to dance with her by the fountains

It's all too much: In season six. in an episode called The Ick Factor, Carrie passes out when the Russian artist is a little too romantic and tries to dance with her by the fountains

In season six. in an episode called The Ick Factor, Carrie passes out when the Russian artist is a little too romantic and tries to dance with her by the fountains.  

Wearing an Oscar De La Renta gown which he has given her, the pair then head off to McDonald's for a slightly more low-key date.  

She was the envy of women all over the world when she got to wear some of the most exquisite designer gowns and ensembles as writer Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City.

She's been here before: In season six. in an episode called The Ick Factor, Carrie passes out when the Russian artist is a little too romantic and tries to dance with her by the fountains

She's been here before: In season six. in an episode called The Ick Factor, Carrie passes out when the Russian artist is a little too romantic and tries to dance with her by the fountains

Glittering goddess: Sarah Jessica appeared to be enthralled in a fairytale moment as she sat by the water feature

Glittering goddess: Sarah Jessica appeared to be enthralled in a fairytale moment as she sat by the water feature

Making memories: She posed for pictures in her extra special dress and metallic T-bar sandals 

Making memories: She posed for pictures in her extra special dress and metallic T-bar sandals 

Loving life: She was the envy of women all over the world when she got to wear some of the most exquisite designer gowns and ensembles as writer Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City

Loving life: She was the envy of women all over the world when she got to wear some of the most exquisite designer gowns and ensembles as writer Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City

And off-screen Sarah Jessica Parker was Cinderella-esque on Wednesday when she arrived at the NYC Ballet Fall Gala in a stunning smokey grey ballgown with glittering embellishments.

The beauty caused quite a stir as she glided across the red carpet in the Zuhair Murad design.

The intricate dress featured a sweetheart neckline and sheer overlay with three-quarter-length sleeves.

It also featured a dramatic train which flared out from her waist over the top of a sleeker skirt with an elegant silhouette.

A centre slit revealed the actress' metallic t-bar heels which perfectly complemented her look and accentuated her tanned pins. 

Princess chic: Sarah Jessica Parker dazzled in a glittering ball gown at the New York City Ballet Fall Gala on Wednesday

Princess chic: Sarah Jessica Parker dazzled in a glittering ball gown at the New York City Ballet Fall Gala on Wednesday

Turn heads in a sizzling silver dress

Sarah Jessica Parker looked the essence of effortless femininity in this cracked silver over lay gown with a front slit exposing her metallic t-strap pumps.

The "Sex and the City" stylista always seems to push the envelope and, she did it once again at the NYC Ballet Fall Gala.

We think SJP could have done a little better with a coordinating metallic red clutch, something that wouldn't have pulled the eye away from this lovely dress.

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Sarah, 50, showed a little of her bronzed legs in the gown which showed off her metallic shoes

Sarah, 50, showed a little of her bronzed legs in the gown which showed off her metallic shoes

Layers: The dress also featured a dramatic train which flared out from her waist over the top of a sleeker skirt with an elegant silhouette

Layers: The dress also featured a dramatic train which flared out from her waist over the top of a sleeker skirt with an elegant silhouette

Making an entrance: The I Don't Know How She Does It star showed off the dramatic train on the red carpet

Making an entrance: The I Don't Know How She Does It star showed off the dramatic train on the red carpet

The mother-of-three posed outside the David H. Koch Theater showing off her sequinned Chanel handbag

The mother-of-three posed outside the David H. Koch Theater showing off her sequinned Chanel handbag

The I don't Know How She Does It star wore her long locks piled up in an immaculate bun and highlighted her peepers with smokey make-up.

She carried with her a red sequinned Chanel purse, which added a little colour to her look.

Sarah acts as vice-chairman on the board of the dance company so there was no doubt the actress would wear a show-stopping look.

His muse: Sarah posed alongside the designer Zuhair Murad looking happy with her choice of outfit for the evening

His muse: Sarah posed alongside the designer Zuhair Murad looking happy with her choice of outfit for the evening

Glowing: Pregnant Ivanka Trump showed off a little baby bump in an elegant black gown with blue floral embellishments

Glowing: Pregnant Ivanka Trump showed off a little baby bump in an elegant black gown with blue floral embellishments

Dramatic: The statuesque blonde wore thick eyeliner and nude gloss to complete the look

Dramatic: The statuesque blonde wore thick eyeliner and nude gloss to complete the look

Va-va-voom: Jennifer Hudson wore a cream dress with glittery bodice 

Va-va-voom: Jennifer Hudson wore a cream dress with glittery bodice 

Making a statement: Actress Rose McGowan opted for a perfectly cut silk suit
Making a statement: Actress Rose McGowan opted for a perfectly cut silk suit

Making a statement: Actress Rose McGowan opted for a perfectly cut silk suit

Also making an appearance at the event was Ivanka Trump who showed of a slight baby bump in an elegant black gown with blue floral embellishments.

The businesswoman announced her pregnancy last week in a cute video featuring her two young children which she posted to Facebook. 

Singer Jennifer Hudson, 34, wore an off-the-shoulder cream gown with sparkling bodice which made for a curvaceous look. 

Evening look: Art director Julia Restoin Roitfeld bared her shoulders in a flattering black gown while Vanessa Williams opted for a bold floral print skirt
Evening look: Art director Julia Restoin Roitfeld bared her shoulders in a flattering black gown while Vanessa Williams opted for a bold floral print skirt

Evening look: Art director Julia Restoin Roitfeld bared her shoulders in a flattering black gown while Vanessa Williams opted for a bold floral print skirt

Gorgeous: The star was seen earlier on leaving her Manhattan appartment

Gorgeous: The star was seen earlier on leaving her Manhattan appartment

All that glitters: The 50-year-old beauty flashed some leg with a centre spit and showed off metallic T-bar heels

All that glitters: The 50-year-old beauty flashed some leg with a centre spit and showed off metallic T-bar heels

Intricate: SJP's frock featured a sweetheart neckline with sheer overlay and three-quarter-length sleeves

Intricate: SJP's frock featured a sweetheart neckline with sheer overlay and three-quarter-length sleeves

The songstress - who starred with SJP in the movie version of Sex And The City - added a pop of colour with ruby red lipstick.

The Cartier sponsored event featured five ballet performances featuring designer costumes as well as a black-tie supper ball on the Promenade of the David H. Koch Theater.

Sarah shares six-year-old twins Marion and Tabitha and her 12-year-old son James with husband Matthew Broderick, who wasn't seen on Wednesday night.

SJP played shoe-aholic columnist Carrie Bradshaw, famous for her love of pricey Manolo Blahnik shoes, in HBO's hit sitcom Sex And The City.

Turning heads: The former SATC star certainly caused a commotion as she glided across the sidewalk in the stunning gown
Turning heads: The former SATC star certainly caused a commotion as she glided across the sidewalk in the stunning gown

Turning heads: The former SATC star certainly caused a commotion as she glided across the sidewalk in the stunning gown

Designer touch: The actress and shoe designer carried a glittering red Chanel bag

Designer touch: The actress and shoe designer carried a glittering red Chanel bag

And she is just as passionate about shoes in real life, pairing with Blahnik to launch her own line at Nordstrom last year.

Last week Sarah celebrated the launch of her SJP Collection at Bloomingdale's in Manhattan.

She was joined at the event by Manolo Blahnik CEO George Malkemus III, with whom she collaborated on the collection.

Heading out: The star made a dramatic exit giving a quick glance over her shoulder before jumping in her chariot

Heading out: The star made a dramatic exit giving a quick glance over her shoulder before jumping in her chariot

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