Sarah Jessica Parker is "looking forward" to talking to Cynthia Nixon about her bid to be New York Governor.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

The 'Sex and the City' actress has is keen to speak to her friend and co-star about her plan to challenge Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in this year's Democratic campaign.

Through her spokeswoman, Ina Treciokas, the 53-year-old actress - who played Carrie Bradshaw in the series - told the New York Post newspaper: "Cynthia has been my friend and colleague since we were little girls.

"I look forward to talking to her about her New York state gubernatorial bid."

Sarah's support comes after the pair's 'Sex and the City' co-star Kristin Davis backed Cynthia's campaign, insisting the 51-year-old actress would be an "excellent" governor.

She tweeted: "I am so proud of @CynthiaNixon , no one cares more than she does about EVERY person getting a fair change and a good education. I know that she would be an excellent Governor!

"I'm excited to support someone I have know for 20 years to be one of the most intelligent and caring people in my life! (sic)"

Cynthia - who has children Samantha, 21, and Charles, 15, with ex-husband Danny Mozes - announced her intentions to run for governor earlier this month.

The 'A Quiet Passion' star - is married to education activist Christine Marinoni, with whom she has a six-year-old son Max - tweeted: "I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor. (sic)"

Sarah's support for Cynthia comes after her 'Sex and the City' co-star Kim Cattrall recently claimed she had a "toxic" relationship with the stars of the show and refused to be involved in a third movie.