'Sex And The City' star Noth engaged

Sex And The City star Chris Noth has announced that he is engaged to his longtime girlfriend.

The actor, who plays Mr Big in the franchise, confirmed to Entertainment Tonight Canada that he was planning to marry Tara Lynn Wilson.

Noth and Wilson met while she was working at Noth's New York bar The Cutting Room. They are parents to 1-year-old son Orion Christopher Noth.

Noth is currently filming the sequel to last summer's Sex And The City: The Movie in New York.