Enid Frick is a guest character who appeared in seasons four, five and six of Sex and the City and re-appeared in season two of And Just Like That.... She was introduced as an editor of Vogue magazine. Her interactions with Carrie Bradshaw are marked by a mix of tension and mutual respect.
History[]
Sex and the City[]
Carrie is hired to write a column for Vogue, and Enid sets high expectations from the start. Enid critiques Carrie’s writing style, pushing her to refine her work to meet the prestigious standards of the magazine. Carrie struggles with her first assignment; Enid's tough critique initially disheartens Carrie, but it ultimately motivates her to improve. Despite their initial differences, Carrie and Enid somewhat bond over Enid's struggles with aging and dating. Enid confides in Carrie about her complex personal life, including a relationship with a married boyfriend.
Later in the series, Enid hosts a dinner party to introduce her friends to Carrie’s new boyfriend, Aleksandr Petrovsky, showcasing her social connections. Carrie sets Enid up with Wallace, a friend of Petrovsky, much to Enid’s dismay as she is more interested in Petrovsky. The evening turns tragic when Lexi Featherston, a socialite and old acquaintance of Carrie, accidentally falls out of Enid’s apartment window and dies. Enid attends Lexi's funeral with Wallace, hinting at the possibility that they might work as a couple after all.
In the first movie, Enid remains an editor at Vogue and convinces Carrie to participate in a bridal photoshoot for the magazine.
And Just Like That...[]
Enid's career takes a new direction: having been let go from Vogue, she is trying to launch her own digital magazine called Vivant, aimed towards older women. When Carrie asks Enid to provide a blurb for her book, Enid refuses, claiming it would open a floodgate of similar requests. At the launch party for her new magazine, Enid bluntly asks Carrie for a 100,000 dollar donation, insensitively mentioning Carrie's financial situation following her husband's death. Despite the tension, Carrie eventually agrees to donate, and Enid agrees to promote Carrie's book.