United Kingdom, Nov. 24 -- Cynthia Nixon has outlined her unexpectedly ambitious Thanksgiving plans.

Revealing she will host more than 20 guests despite working through the holiday period, the Sex and the City actress, 59, discussed her preparations during an interview with People at The Gilded Age FYC event in New York City, speaking while balancing her Broadway schedule for Marjorie Prime.

People reported when asked about her plans, Cynthia said: "I'm having 22 (people over) for Thanksgiving at my house."

She added she has only one day off from her latest filming production, saying: "I only have a day off from my show, but I'm gonna try and do some stuff in advance, I think."

Cynthia reiterated about her hosting duties: "Twenty-two ...