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TheHalloweenfavorite also spawned asequelon Disney+ in September 2022, starring the same cast of witches.Hocus Pocushas inspired several celebrities to adorn themselves in over-the-top blush and witchy wigs in homage to the iconic Sanderson sisters. Below, we’ve rounded up the ever-growing list ofHocus Pocusadmirers running amok out there.
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy
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The original Sanderson sisters can’t even resist the looks they made famous. The beloved witches — er, actresses — once reunited ahead of an Oct. 30virtual eventin 2020 titledIn Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover,which benefited theNew York Restoration Projectand raised funds for their work in environmental and social justice. Midler founded the group in 1995.
“The candle was lit. For the best possible reason. In support of@nyrp, We laughed, made mischief, and even sang a little song that might be familiar,” Parker captionedsnaps of the groupon Instagram.
Bette Midler, Again
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Midler also reprised her role as Winifred Sanderson in 2016, getting into character for the NYRP’s annual Hulaween bash.
Kelly Clarkson
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HAIM
The “Want You Back” singers made perfect TikTok content years before the app went viral. Sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim delighted fans in 2018 with their witchy Halloween costumes and lip-synced, choreographed video to “I Put a Spell on You,” which Midler memorably performs in the film.
Dove Cameron, Jordin Sparks and Sofia Carson
To celebrateHocus Pocus' 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash, Disney starsCameronand Carson joined formerAmerican IdolwinnerSparksfor a goosebump-inducing performance of — you guessed it — “I Put a Spell on You.”
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins' Family
The country singer and his wife went all out as the entire cast ofHocus Pocusfor Halloween 2020.Rhettand Akins remained mortal as Max and Allison while dressing their daughters Willa Gray, Ada James and Lennon Love as the Sanderson sisters.
source: people.com
