So, there I was, scrolling through Netflix the other night, and what do my eyes spy? None other than the Sanderson sisters, cackling their way through Hocus Pocus. I mean, who can resist that witchy trio, right? But as I was watching, I found myself wondering, "Just how old was Sarah Jessica Parker when she played the iconic role of Sarah Sanderson?"
Let's rewind to 1993
Picture this: it's 1993, the year of the release of Hocus Pocus. I was just a kid myself, so I can't help but feel a bit nostalgic about this. Now, let's do some math. Sarah Jessica Parker, our beloved Sarah Sanderson, was born on March 25, 1965. So, in 1993, she would have been... drumroll please... 28 years old!
Now, I know what you're thinking. "But wait, Sarah Sanderson looks like she's in her teens!" And you're right. The magic of Hollywood, am I right? Sarah Jessica Parker was actually playing a character who was supposed to be 16, but with a little bit of makeup and some clever camera angles, they managed to make her look like a teenager. Isn't that always the way?
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Age is just a number, right?
I mean, think about it. If we went by real age, we'd have to recast half of Hollywood! It's not just Sarah Jessica Parker, either. Bette Midler, who played Winifred, was 47 when they filmed Hocus Pocus. And Kathy Najimy, who played Mary, was 36. But you'd never guess it, would you? That's the magic of cinema, folks.
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So, there you have it. Sarah Jessica Parker was 28 when she played Sarah Sanderson. But hey, who's counting? We all know that age is just a number, and Sarah Jessica Parker certainly proved that she could play a convincing 16-year-old witch. After all, it's not every day you get to light the Black Flame Candle and bring some witchy sisters back to life, is it?
Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a date with the Sanderson sisters. Until next time, folks!