Bette Midler As Winifred Sanderson

Now that a sequel to the beloved Hocus Pocus movie is in the works, we think it’s the perfect time to talk about one of the original’s best parts: Bette Middler as Winifred Sanderson. Many childhoods were spent watching the three-time Grammy winner make witches look cool in the 1993 cult film.

However, the catch is that her on-screen persona is a far cry from her charitable real-life self. But her knack for physical comedy and the memorable costume she wore made the character come alive. To this day, people still copy her red hair and green-hued lavish gown for Halloween.