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Kristin Davis says 'Sex and the City 3' will be down to fan support.
The 49-year-old beauty stars as Charlotte York alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall and Cynthia Nixon in the film spin-offs based on the popular TV series of the same name, and admits their huge fan base was the reason they considered the big screen productions in the first place.
Talking on British programme 'The Jonathan Ross Show' she said: "If the fans weren't interested I don't think it would ever happen.
"It was a struggle to get both the first movie and the second movie made, partly because we're a franchise starring four women over 40 and that just frankly doesn't happen.
"It's only from our fan support that anything ever happened ever in the film region. I think the third if it does happen is because people talk about us, we're still on the air, there is the fan support and so it means a lot to us."
Earlier this month director Michael Patrick King admitted 'Sex and the City' has another story left to tell but remained cryptic about whether he would helm a sequel to 2010's film.
He said: "Sarah Jessica and I both know what that final chapter is. That doesn't mean it will or should be told, but I do think there's one story left. Whether it ever happens is a whole other situation. But there's four girls, and those girls are still in my mind. There are other stories to tell and characters that haven't even been written yet."
This comes after Parker revealed she isn't ready to throw away her Manolo Blahniks and would happily reprise her role as style icon Carrie Bradshaw, as long as the sequel happened in the near future.
She confessed: "A part of me thinks there is one last chapter to tell. But timing is a peculiar thing. It isn't a decision that can wait forever. I don't want to have to wear muumuus [a loose dress that hangs from the shoulders]!"

'12 Years a Slave' has been added to the school curriculum in the United States.
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) have joined forces with talk show host Montel Williams to make it mandatory for public high schools to teach students the story behind the Oscar-nominated film, which is based on the memoir of Solomon Northup who was abducted and sold into slavery.
Williams said: "When Hollywood is at its best, the power of the movies can be harnessed into a powerful educational tool.
"This film uniquely highlights a shameful period in American history, and in doing so will evoke in students a desire to not repeat the evils of the past while inspiring them to dream big of a better and brighter future."
NSBA and Williams have partnered with New Regency, Penguin Books and the filmmakers to distribute copies of the film, book and study guide to schools across the country.
The Steve McQueen-directed film has been nominated for nine Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Chiwetel Ejiofor's outstanding performance as Northup at the ceremony taking place this on March 2, 2014.

Director Adam McKay has revealed there will be no more 'Anchorman' sequels.
The filmmaker quashed all hope for a third installment of the side-splitting comedy franchise by confirming 2013's 'Anchorman: The Legend Continues' would be the last outing for hapless newsreader Ron Burgundy, played by Will Ferrell.
He told Empire magazine: "It's done. I think that's it. It was great to do it and it was so fun to work with those guys again, but I think that's it for Ron Burgundy.
"That's the last sequel we're gonna do. There's nothing more fun to me than new characters and a new world. And now we're releasing this alt version, we're totally satisfied. No 'Anchorman 3'."
The sequel notched up an impressive $169 million worldwide to date at the boxoffice, compared to the first film's $95 million, after cultivating a cult status since the original's release in 2004.
Meanwhile, McKay revealed he was prioritising his long-awaited remake of the 1970s comedy, 'Uptown Saturday Night', with Will Smith as his next project.
He explained: "You never fully know, but that's the one I'm putting my chips on for now. We're working on the rewrite with Nick Stoller and it's getting really good.
"We already did 'The Other Guys', I didn't want to go into the traditional buddy film genre, I want it to be something different and I think we found it in the last week."

Ice Cube is a "sore loser".
The 44-year-old star - real name O'Shea Jackson - worked with George Clooney in 1999's 'Three Kings' and admits the notorious prankster avoided playing tricks on him while they were filming since he would "get upset".
He explained: "No, you don't prank someone who ain't a practical joker, because I'm going to get upset. I'm a sore loser. You can make me laugh from over there, but don't hit me or spill s**t on me."
Ice Cube claims Clooney isn't up to the same cheeky pranks he used to play on friends in the Hollywood hunk's younger days.
He told ShortList magazine: "Seriously, though, Clooney's a motherf****r [laughs]. He ain't no joke. He talked to me about poking holes in his friends' condoms and s**t [laughs].
"This was in his younger days, I don't know if he'd still go that far, but Clooney has no boundaries, man. You don't play with Clooney."
Ice Cube has recently hit the big screen in 'Ride Along' and there are talks of a sequel for a 2015 release.

Anna Kendrick doesn't want singing roles in films so she can drink beer whenever she wants.
The 28-year-old actress is soon to hit the big screen in a string of movies including 'The Last Five Years' which is based on Jason Robert Brown's musical of same name, an adaptation of 'Into the Woods' based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway performance, and the sequel to 2012's 'Pitch Perfect'.
These films require her to belt out tracks and Kendrick insists she needs to be cast in productions which don't force her to think about her voice as much.
Talking to the wrap.com, she said: "I never want to sing again, honestly. It's hard as f**k.
"The 'Pitch Perfect' [sequel] is going to be fine, ten girls have to be able to sing the songs so it's going to be fine, but doing 'The Last Five Years' and then 'Into the Woods' straight away, I was like, I don't want to have to think about my voice so much.
"I want to be able to drink beer whenever I want."
The brunette beauty stars alongside Jeremy Jordan in Richard LaGravenese's forthcoming comedy and is also set to feature with a number of A-Listers including James Corden and Meryl Streep in 2014's musical fantasy 'Into the Woods' where she plays Cinderella.
Both these films are in post-production, while 'Pitch Perfect 2' will be released in 2015 and shows Kendrick and Rebel Wilson both reprise their roles.

Daniel Radcliffe is filming scenes for 'Frankenstein' in London.
The 'Harry Potter' star has swapped his short brown hair for dishevelled bob style extensions for his role as Frankenstein's assistant Igor in the latest adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel.
Radcliffe will star alongside James McAvoy (Victor Frankenstein) and former 'Downton Abbey' star Jessica Brown Findlay and previously joked about the difficulty of maintaining his fake hair.
The 24-year-old actor explained: "I don't mind how it looks but I mind dealing with it. I don't know why any man would have it voluntarily."
Radcliffe attended the WhatsOnStage Awards last week, where he and his co-star McAvoy were both nominated for Best Actor awards and he admitted that when he's finished working on the fantasy-drama he won't be growing his own hair.
He said: "The amount of work it takes, having to dry it - doing anything to it is a f**king nightmare. I do have a whole new sympathy for women. I wouldn't be growing my hair this long in my own time."
'Frankenstein' - which is being directed by Lucky Number Slevin's Paul McGuigan - is expected to be released in January 2015.

Adam Driver has reportedly been cast as the villain in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'.
The 'Girls' actor is close to signing on the dotted line to star as a Darth Vader-inspired character in J.J. Abrams' upcoming intergalactic adventure, according to Variety.
While Disney and Lucasfilm declined to comment, the website reports that Driver - best known for playing oddball love interest Adam Sackler on HBO series 'Girls' - is pretty much confirmed for the role, with additional cast members expected to be unveiled next month.
Driver's 'Girls' co-star and director Lena Dunham appeared to support the rumour by posting on Twitter last night (26.02.14): "We're VERY proud of Adam Driver re: Star Wars. He's about to rip a hole in da force. Is that a thing? I guess I should see those movies? (sic)
However, she quickly backtracked her comment about the top secret casting, writing: "I confirm nothing bc I know nothing bc I'm on a plane with my dad! I just like Adam more than almost anyone, and JJ Abrams a whole lot too.(sic)"
Michael Fassbender and Hugo Weaving were initially linked to the part, but Driver is said to have emerged at the frontrunner in recent weeks when his previous scheduling conflicts were resolved.
The film is scheduled to shoot at London's Pinewood Studios in April, working from the script Abrams has re-written with Lawrence Kasdan.

Jason Statham will star alongside Melissa McCarthy in 'Susan Cooper'.
The 'Expendables 2' actor has been in talks with director Paul Feig since October last year and has finally agreed to join the project in which he will play a spy who teams up with McCarthy, sources have told Variety.com.
Feig also wrote the script and will produce with Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping, while Jessie Henderson is executive producing.
Hollywood tough guy Statham, 46, is known more for his action roles but he has featured in more comedic movies such as 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' and 'Snatch'.
However, he previously admitted he was drawn to the action genre since scenes are "a lot of fun" despite potential injuries, after he admitted he does his own stunts and often gets hurt.
He said: "I'm always getting banged about. I just expect it now - it's part of the job. Coalminers get dirty, I get hurt! It looks serious, but it's actually a lot of fun; although it can get pretty ridiculous at times."
Statham is set to hit the big screen in 2014's 'Heat' and 'The Expendables 3' while McCarthy has been cast in upcoming flicks 'Tammy' and 'St. Vincent de Van Nuys'.

Kate Beckinsale has been cast in 'Absolutely Anything'.
The 40-year-old actress - who will next hit the big screen in legal drama 'The Trials of Cate McCall' - will star alongside Simon Pegg in the forthcoming comedy which is being helmed by Terry Jones, reports deadline.com.
Pegg plays a teacher who discovers he has the ability to do what he wishes, in a task presented to him by aliens who will be voiced by Jones' 'Monty Python' comedy troupe, which includes John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Eric Idle.
Finding it difficult to come to terms with his powers Pegg's character calls upon his dog (voiced by Robin Williams) to help him, and he must decide whether to choose the girl played by Beckinsale or the pooch.
A number of other A-Listers are set to make an appearance in the film include Goodness Gracious Me's Sanjeev Bhaskar, comedian Eddie Izzard and 'The Wolf of Wall Street' star Joanna Lumley.
Mike Medavoy and Chris Chesser are executive producing, while Ben Timlett and Bill Jones are producing and gushed about having Beckinsale on board.
Timlett says: "We are over the moon to welcome Kate Beckinsale to our brilliant cast. She's perfect in the role of Catherine and joins some of the best names in comedy. Terry Jones and Gavin Scotts' script is laugh out loud and we look forward to bringing it to a worldwide audience."
'Absolutely Anything' is set to begin filming in March in London.