23 of the most iconic fictional witches of all time

Meghan CookOct 30, 2020, 02:53 IST

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Middler, and Kathy Najimy as the iconic Sanderson sisters in "Hocus Pocus."Buena Vista Pictures

Several iconic movies, TV shows, and musicals showcase frightening and interesting witches.
TV shows like "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" and "Charmed" that star witches have gotten modern reboots.
Disney Channel original movies like "Twitches" and "Halloweentown" are still Halloween classics.

With Halloween on the horizon, it's the perfect time to watch classic shows like "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" or play iconic Disney Channel movies like "Twitches" (2005) and "Halloweentown" (1998).

Beyond the talking cats and spooky spells, these popular witches gave noteworthy performances we still remember today.

Read on for 23 of the most iconic witches in pop culture who cast charms, fight evil, and, occasionally, fly by broomstick.

"Twitches" introduced two iconic witches.

Tia and Tamera Mowry in "Twitches." Disney Channel

The Halliwell sisters fought forces of evil on "Charmed."

"Charmed" originally debuted in 1999. CBS Television Distribution

Sally and Gillian Owens from "Practical Magic" were cursed in love.

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in "Practical Magic." Warner Bros.

Sabrina from "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" was raised in a household of witches.

Caroline Rhea, Melissa Joan Hart, and Beth Broderick on "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." Randy Holmes/Getty Images

Hermione Granger was "The Brightest Witch of Her Age."

Emma Watson played Hermione in all eight "Harry Potter" movies. Warner Bros.

Samantha could summon magic with a wiggle of her nose on "Bewitched."

Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens in "Bewitched." ABC

Elphaba from "Wicked" learned to accept herself even when others refused to.

Although Idina Menzel originated the role, many actresses have played Elphaba in "Wicked." Steve Russell/Getty Images

Willow from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was a groundbreaking character.

Alyson Hannigan (right) as Willow on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." The WB

Debbie Reynolds played a witch who led her grandchildren to another world in "Halloweentown."

Debbie Reynolds was Grandma Aggie in "Halloweentown." Disney Channel

Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty" turned out to be a villainous witch with many layers.

Angelina Jolie as Maleficent in "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil." Disney via AP

Marie Laveau from "American Horror Story: Coven" was based on a real New Orleans icon.

Angela Bassett as Marie Laveau on "American Horror Story." FX

The witches of "The Craft" (1996) were intense but legendary.

"The Craft" follows four teenage witches. Columbia Pictures/YouTube

The Sanderson sisters from "Hocus Pocus" have become Halloween favorites.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Middler, and Kathy Najimy as the iconic Sanderson sisters in "Hocus Pocus." Buena Vista Pictures/Disney

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