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See What the 'Hocus Pocus' Cast Looks Like Today
Curious about the Sanderson sisters now? Check out the Hocus Pocus cast's modern looks.
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at goodhousekeeping.com.
A look at how the stars of the 1993 Halloween classic Hocus Pocus have changed over the years, featuring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, and more.
About this
A then-and-now photo gallery from Good Housekeeping tracking what the cast of Disney's 1993 Halloween classic Hocus Pocus has done since the film premiered. Each section pairs the actor's original movie role with their career highlights and personal updates three decades later. It also covers the film's plot, its 2022 Disney+ sequel and the announced third installment.
The list
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Amanda Shepherd as Emily Binx
Emily Binx appears only in the film's opening minutes; it was Shepherd's first acting role. Now runs reiki business Shekinah Speaks and authored a book.
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Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson
Already a Tony, Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe winner. Now: 2017 Hello Dolly! Tony, and reprises her role in Hocus Pocus 2.
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Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson
1980s credits included Footloose and Square Pegs. Now best known as Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw and owns a shoe label.
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Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson
Pre-film work included Sister Act and King of the Hill. Now: Veep, The Good Fight, Duncanville and Younger, plus producing roles.
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Sean Murray as Thackery Binx
Was 16 when cast as the heroic older brother. Now best known as Timothy McGee on CBS's NCIS for two decades.
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Omri Katz as Maximillian "Max" Dennison
Was 17 when cast as Max. Now: left acting, took up hairdressing, and is open to Hocus Pocus 3.
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Vinessa Shaw as Allison Watts
Was 17 in the film. Now: CSI: NY, Ray Donovan and 12 Mighty Orphans; married with a son named Jack.
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Thora Birch as Dani Dennison
Was 11; previously in Patriot Games. Now: American Beauty and The Walking Dead, plus a 2022 directing debut.
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Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson
Actor and well-known contortionist. Now: about 200 credits, including Silver Surfer and Pan's Labyrinth's Faun.
Where to watch: Disney+
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