Cynthia Nixon

Award-winning actress Cynthia Nixon, best known for her role as Miranda on the long-running television series Sex and the City, has joined Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as an Ambassador.

The daughter of a two-time breast cancer survivor and a survivor herself, Cynthia will help raise awareness and encourage others to join the movement to end breast cancer forever.

"Talk with your doctor, make healthy lifestyle choices and most importantly, know your body as that can make all the difference in the world." - Cynthia Nixon

Sharing her personal journey

		Becoming an Ambassador See why Cynthia Nixon became an Ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  Play Video
		Being touched by breast cancer Cynthia describes how breast cancer has been part of her life and what motivated her to join our mission.  Play Video
		Know your body As a breast cancer survivor, Cynthia describes why early detection is very important.  Play Video
		A message for gay women Gay women face unique issues when dealing with breast cancer. Learn the facts  Play Video
		Changing the world one step at a time As someone personally touched by breast cancer, Cynthia encourages you to take part in your local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®.  Play Video

Cynthia's background

For six seasons Nixon appeared in HBO's much celebrated series, Sex and the City, in which she played Miranda, a role that garnered an Emmy Award in 2004 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, two other Emmy nominations, and four consecutive Golden Globe nominations. Nixon was honored with the 2001 and 2004 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

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