Nixon: 'New York helped me come out'

Cynthia Nixon has claimed that living in New York made it easier for her to speak about her sexuality.

The Sex And The City star, who has two children with ex-partner Danny Mozes, said that it took less effort for her same-sex relationship with Christine Marinoni to be accepted while living in New York City, reports Contactmusic.

Nixon said: "Living in New York made it easier to come out. I'm sure it was strange for my daughter, but we have so many gay people in our lives - her uncle is gay, her godmothers are gay. It would be different if we lived somewhere else."

The actress also said that Manhattan was the perfect place to raise children.

She added: "There is such diversity in New York, every nationality and every religion, all kinds of neighbourhoods and lifestyles.

"It's so rich that way. I really like the energy on the street. It was a great place to grow up and it's a great place to raise your children."