Actress Sarah Jessica Parker steps out for Beto O'Rourke

Madlin Mekelburg , Madlin Mekelburg | El Paso Times

Show Caption Hide Caption Parker excited about Nixon's run for governor At a Tribeca Film Festival premiere of her new film "Blue Night," Sarah Jessica Parker talks about "Sex and the City" co-star Cynthia Nixon running for governor of New York. The actress also spoke about bringing the movie to the festival and singing onscreen. (April 20)

AUSTIN — Sarah Jessica Parker is a fan of El Paso's Beto O'Rourke.

The actress, famous for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City," was photographed sporting an O'Rourke campaign button at a film festival in New York.

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O'Rourke is challenging Republican Ted Cruz for his seat in the U.S. Senate. He started his campaign with little visibility outside of El Paso, but has improved his name recognition and made headlines for his fundraising prowess.

Cruz criticized O'Rourke for his connections to high profile Democrats in a tweet last month, naming politicians and celebrities who have expressed support for O'Rourke.

First Rosie, then Al Franken, then Chelsea Handler, then Chuck Schumer, then Joe Kennedy, and now Elizabeth Warren...it’s clear that smart, tough Texans are the driving force behind Congressman Beto O’Rourke’s Leftist campaign! https://t.co/O7ZZPhsRXl — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) April 24, 2018

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O'Rourke's campaign button was a feature in Parker's ensemble at the Tribeca Film Festival last month, a look Harper's Bazaar dubbed "her most relatable fashion moment ever."

Known for her head-turning outfits — including her look at Monday's Met Gala — Parker was seen wearing jeans, a grey cardigan and a black backpack, with O'Rourke's button attached to the back.

Parker isn't the only "Sex and the City" cast member to make a foray into politics. Her co-star Cynthia Nixon is running for governor of New York.

Nixon is challenging New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary election in September.

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Parker offered an endorsement of Nixon on Instagram, writing: "My sister on and off screen, you have my love, support and vote."

Madlin Mekelburg is a reporter with the USA Today Network Austin Bureau; she may be reached at 512-479-6606; mmekelburg@elpasotimes.com; @madlinbmek on Twitter.