90s child star unrecognisable 29 years after appearing as Dani in Hocus Pocus

Nearly 30 years after the original Hocus Pocus debuted, the sequel Hocus Pocus 2 arrived in Disney Plus, though fans noticed a distinct difference in one character.Kathy Najimy's Mary Sanderson - one of the three Sanderson sisters with Bette Midler's Winifred and Sarah Jessica Parker's Sarah - stood out with a crooked smile on the right side of her mouth.The 65-year-old actress revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that the smile has now shifted to the left side because the right became too difficult. Smile: Kathy Najimy's Mary Sanderson - one of the three Sanderson sisters with Bette Midler's Winifred and Sarah Jessica Parker's Sarah - stood out with a crooked smile on the right side of her mouth Difficult: The 65-year-old actress revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that the smile has now shifted to the left side because the right became too difficult'It's on the other side mainly because it's so hard for me to do it on the side I did it on 30 years ago,' Najimy began. 'I'm sure the fans are going to go into deep detail about why it's on the other side,' she joked.  'It's just something I came up with the first week.

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Belissa Escobedo is a Los Angeles-raised Chicana, the biggest cat mum ever (self-proclaimed), a former theatre kid, possibly America Ferrera’s long-lost baby sister (Just kidding. More on that later), and Izzy in the highly anticipated Disney+ Original movie Hocus Pocus 2. You may recognise Escobedo from her time as Natalie Garcia in The Baker and the Beauty, but on 30th September, she is making her way to Salem alongside the Sanderson Sisters.

While eagle-eyed fans may have noticed Kathy Najimy’s Hocus Pocus 2 smile looked different in the Disney+ sequel, the actress had a good reason for switching things up.

Hocus Pocus 2 appears to be just the Halloween treat that fans were hoping for.The long-awaited sequel to the 1993 cult movie was released Friday on Disney+, and the folks who have tuned in so far are giving it thumbs up.Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy and Bette Midler reprise their roles as the diabolical Sarah, Mary and Winifred Sanderson in the spooky comedy. Magic: Hocus Pocus 2 has cast its magical spell and fans are delighted with the long-awaited sequel now streaming on Disney+, according to their social media postsIn the new chapter, three young women light the black candle, bringing the Sanderson sisters to modern-day Salem.

Hocus Pocus 2 just premiered this week and fans are already talking about a lot of things in the movie – but one of the most noticeable things is that Mary’s crooked smile is backwards!

The Sanderson sisters ride again! Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprise their roles as Winnie, Sarah and Mary in Hocus Pocus 2 — and the new movie is packed with references to the original.

The Sanderson sisters are back and bewitching as ever in “Hocus Pocus 2”, the long-awaited sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic.

Thora Birch explained why she did not reprise her role as Dani Dennison in Disney's Hocus Pocus 2, which came out on Friday.The longtime actress, 40, told ET Canada that she took interest in appearing in the sequel, but couldn't due to a prior commitment. 'By the time they got around to filming, I was already on something else,' she revealed while on the red carpet at Variety's Power of Women event in Los Angeles. Speaking up: Thora Birch explained why she didn't reprise her role as Dani Dennison in Disney's Hocus Pocus 2, which came out on FridayThe star shared she was 'dismayed' that it didn't work out, adding, 'There were three options we had for how to bring Dani back, all of which I was excited by.'Although she won't appear in the sequel, nearly 30 years after the 1993 original, she said she' will be tuning in to watch it.  'I’m excited for the fans who have been begging for for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ for years,' she noted.

After Sarah Jessica Parker’s stepfather, Paul Giffin Forste, unexpectedly died, the Sex and the City alum is mourning her loss.

Thora Birch has an answer for the question everyone has been asking.

Jennifer Lawrence showed off her fit figure as she filmed her new movie, No Hard Feelings, on Long Island in New York on Thursday.The Hunger Games star wore a green tank top and high-rise denim jeans as her long blonde locks blew in the wind. The 32-year-old Oscar winner wore leather sandals for the scene and walked towards a green car with a New York license place before opening the door of the vehicle. Thin look: Jennifer Lawrence showed off her fit figure as she filmed her new movie, No Hard Feelings, on Long Island in New York on Thursday It looked to be a warm sunny day as the crew members helped shield the star with umbrellas between shots. No Hard Feelings also stars Matthew Broderick, Kyle Mooney, and Laura Benanti.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay at the "Hocus Pocus" Cottage?  Well, now is the time — if you dare.  On Oct. 20, 2022, the Sanderson Sisters are inviting two guests to stay in a recreation of the Hocus Pocus Cottage in Salem, Massachusetts.  The 300-year-old cottage was recreated for fans of the movie to visit exclusively and get into the Halloween spirit.  One room in the cottage includes a large cauldron, in honor of the witches that once lived there.  (Helynn Ospina) But on October 12, 2022, at 1p.m.

, the long-awaited sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic.Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker reprise their roles as Winnifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson, respectively, in the new film, which finds the trio resurrected once again by a group of teen friends — Becca (Whitney Peak), Cassie (Lilia Buckingham), and Izzy (Belissa Escobedo) — who light a new version of the infamous Black Flame Candle.However, when they return to wreak havoc on Salem — this time seeking revenge on the town's mayor, a descendant of the puritanical reverend who originally exiled them (both played by Tony Hale) — they find that a few things have changed.For one, the Sanderson Witch Museum has been reopened as a magic shop, run by a man named Gilbert (Sam Richardson), who claims to have witnessed the witches' first night of mayhem back in the '90s. But that's far from the only callback to the original.

Hocus Pocus 2″ is the long awaited sequel to the 1993 original. A financial failure when it was first released, the film has since become a much beloved cult classic, celebrated, quoted and imitated in costume by faithful fans including this writer.

Hollywood star's mother, Barbara Parker, divorced her father, Stephen Parker, when she was just three years old, and remarried Paul, who worked as a truck driver and account executive, soon after.This comes as it was reported that Sarah did not stick around for the New York City ballet's 10th Annual Fall Fashion Gala due to a "sudden devastating family situation".The Carrie Bradshaw actress reportedly left the star-studded event just minutes after arriving.Sarah was being honoured at the New York Ballet's 10th Annual Fall Fashion Gala, but was forced to leave early.Express.co.uk contacted Sarah Jessica Parker's representatives for comment at the time.Sarah was to be honoured for "her vision and leadership of the Fall Fashion Gala" in addition to the number of Fall Fashion Gala designers and choreographers.Despite Sarah's absence, other celebrities were in attendance including Julia Fox, Solange Knowles, Kristin Davis and Claire Danes.Sarah was also forced to cancel a virtual press conference for her new film Hocus Pocus 2, which was to be broadcast around the world.Her stepfather's death also comes just one day after Sarah attended the Hocus Pocus 2 with her husband Matthew Broderick and their twin daughters Marion and Tabitha, 13.The couple also share son James, 19, who did not attend the premiere.The couple’s three children are often kept out of the spotlight in an attempt to give them their privacy.For the premiere, Sarah opted for an eye-catching tunic with a floral pattern, paired with purple harem trousers.She paired this with hot pink shoes as she wrapped her arms around her daughters for the red carpet snaps.Sarah styled her signature blonde tresses in a light wave and accessorised with a black clutch

Hollywood loves a good legacy sequel, and we are truly in the age of bringing back any and all properties with an ounce of nostalgic value.Tron: Legacy, Creed, Halloween (2018), Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Blade Runner: 2049, Doctor Sleep, The Matrix Resurrections, Mary Poppins Returns, Bill & Ted: Face the Music, and just this year, Top Gun: Maverick.They aren’t going away anytime soon and now Hocus Pocus 2 has joined the crowd to entice original fans and a new generation of audiences to welcome back the Sanderson Sisters.It dropped exclusively on Disney+ today (September 30) and takes place almost 30 years after the first film hit the big screen.Here is everything you need to know about the sequel, its cast, and how it connects to the original.To the delight of fans, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy are all returning as Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson.The Sanderson Sisters were the heart and driving force of the plot for the original film, so it is no surprise to see them back in action.The rest of the orbiting cast is entirely different to the first film though, as there are three decades of separation between instalments.Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham and Belissa Escobedo will co-star as Becca, Cassie, and Izzy.They are a trio of high school students that bring the Sanderson Sisters back to action once more.Hannah Waddingham, Tony Hale, Sam Richardson, Juju Brener, Froyan Gutierrez, Taylor Paige Henderson and Nina Kitchen complete the main cast.In one disappointing bit of news for fans, Thora Birch isn't reprising the role of Dani Dennison from the original due to scheduling conflicts.Speaking to ComicBook.com in May, Thora said: "Everybody tried so hard to make that happen and it just

READ MORE: 'Snubbed' Hocus Pocus child star unrecognisable in cannabis entrepreneur transformationThora does not appear in the sequel but was snapped at Variety's 2022 Power of Women's event in Beverly Hills.The actress donned a fitted black midi dress which boasted white floral detailing across the sides and elevated her height with a pair of wedges.Resonating with her character, Thora still had her statement red locks which she swept back into an elegant bun, with a few strands hanging down in tight curls to frame her face.After nearly three decades, the long-awaited sequel was released on Disney + today, with the three original stars returning to their iconic roles.Sarah, 57, joined her famous husband Matthew Broderick and their 13-year-old twin daughters Tabitha and Marion at the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2 in New York City on Tuesday (September 27).The Sex and the City star reprised her role as Sarah Sanderson and joined her 76-year-old co-star Bette, who plays ringleader Winifred Sanderson, as they commanded heads on the red carpet.The six-time Golden Globe award winner sported a silver satin tunic which featured a purple and pink floral pattern.Also part of her eye-catching ensemble was a pair of shiny pink trousers that cut off at the ankles which she teamed with a pair of vibrant pink stilettos.Notably absent from the family snap was Sarah and the Ferris Bueller's Day Off actor's 19-year-old son named James.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking hereREAD NEXT:High School Musical cast look unrecognisable as they reunite after 14 yearsStar Wars fans hail new Andor series "perfection" as show launches on Disney+Halle Berry hits out as

Sarah Jessica Parker has revealed the reason behind her sudden exit from an NYC event on Wednesday – and it's heartbreaking.MORE: Sarah Jessica Parker poses with lookalike twin daughters in rare family outingThe Hocus Pocus 2 star was forced to make a quick exit from New York City Ballet's 10th Annual Fall Fashion Gala after she received news of a family emergency, which has now been revealed to be the death of her stepfather Paul Giffin Forste.WATCH: Sarah Jessica Parker shares glimpse inside family homeIn a statement, the Parker family announced that Paul — who married Sarah Jessica's mom, Barbara, in 1969 — died aged 76 on Wednesday."Our family is sad to announce that after an unexpected and rapid illness, Paul Giffin Forste passed away yesterday at age 76," the family said in a statement.SEE: Sarah Jessica Parker looks stylish in black swimsuit during family trip to the beachMORE: Sarah Jessica Parker shares rare photo of son James' face in bittersweet tribute"In his last moments he was surrounded with the love and gratitude of his adored wife Barbara of 54 years, and children, including Sarah Jessica Parker," the statement continued."Paul will be remembered with the spirit of loving kindness which was his faith, his special delight in his 13 grandchildren, and his sustained belief in making the world a more charitable, tolerant, and beautiful place for all." Sarah Jessica with her daughters and husbandOn Thursday, the Sex and the City actress left the fashion gala – where she was being honored – at the David H.