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Sarah Jessica Parker strikes a sleek pose (apart from the writing on her hand) as she portrays a busy, working mom in “I Don’t Know How She Does It,” the romantic comedy that filmed throughout the city (even though Parker’s character plays a Boston banker) last winter–and this summer, when portions were re-shot. Doug Meszler / Splash News

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Here, she’s joined by Olivia Munn as they film a scene on lower Broadway near Wall Street. Parker’s head scratching is probably due to her character having lice. BEN KING/startraksphoto.com

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Later, in Madison Square Park, Parker and a widowed financier played by Pierce Brosnan munch on soft pretzels. Jackson Lee / Splash News

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Parker and Brosnan’s characters strike up a flirtation, even though Parker’s Kate Reddy is married to an out-of-work architect played by Greg Kinnear. Jayme Oak/startraksphoto.com

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Parker runs down the street in the Financial District. Jose Perez / Splash News

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Here, Parker’s joined by Jessica Szohr and one of her character’s kids as they shoot a scene in Brooklyn. ANDERSON/bauergriffinonline.com

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Parker illustrates how trying to maintain a balance as a working mom often involves literally juggling things as she carries a bunch of toys and stuffed animals. http://www.310pix.com

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Parker strikes a pose on the film’s Brooklyn set. Arnaldo Magnani/Getty Images

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Parker works like a dog (or, rather, with a dog) again in Brooklyn. Jayme Oak/startraksphoto.com

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Parker runs around in the snow with her fictional kids. RAMEY PHOTO

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Here, she and on-screen hubby Greg Kinnear share a kiss. Arnaldo Magnani/Getty Images

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…and a supportive hug. Arnaldo Magnani/Getty Images

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Co-star Christina Hendricks, who plays Parker’s character’s best friend, takes in the snow last winter in Brooklyn. Jackson Lee / Splash News

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Parker and her on-screen kids film a scene in which cyclists nearly crash into them on the sidewalk. Wylde / Splash News

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Presumably, the flying bag and cup are part of the movie. Wylde / Splash News

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The glamorous side of the movie business: Parker applies lip gloss in between takes as she films re-shoots in Manhattan last month. Doug Meszler / Splash News

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The same day, she watches her fictional kids play. J.B Nicholas / Splash News

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And, she shares a laugh with her on-screen son. RAMEY PHOTO

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