Some went on to launch massive careers while others left the spotlight
More than two decades after the cult classic Practical Magic hit theaters, it's been revealed that a sequel to the beloved movie is in the works.
But what happened to the original stars of the 1998 fantasy romantic drama?
While some of the cast members went on to become massive stars, like Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, others left the spotlight completely and ultimately decided to pursue other endeavors.
Based on a novel of the same name, the flick followed two witch sisters who accidentally unleash an evil spirit while trying to bring one of their boyfriends back from the dead.
The movie, which also starred Goran Visnjic, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Aidan Quinn, Evan Rachel Wood, and Mark Feuerstein, went on to become a classic hit that's still adored by millions even now, 26 years on.
Amid the news that Practical Magic is getting a sequel, see what the original cast members of the 1998 cult classic are doing now
Now, its longtime supporters are in for a treat as Warner Bros. has announced that Practical Magic 2 is currently in development, with original co-writer Akiva Goldsman penning the script, and Sandra and Nicole serving as producers.
It's unclear if the OG stars will reprise their roles or if it'll feature a new set of actors and actresses, but as we wait for more details to be released - take a walk down memory lane and see what the original cast members are all doing now.
From the stars who went on to launch massive careers to the one who quit acting to become a sales rep, here's what the cast of Practical Magic have been up to since it came out 26 years ago.
Sandra Bullock played Sally Owens
Sandra Bullock (seen left in the 1998 movie and right in 2022) starred as Sally Owens in Practical Magic - and she went on to become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood
Some of her biggest credits include the rom-com Forces of Nature (alongside Ben Affleck), the 2000 flick Miss Congeniality (seen), and the psychological thriller Murder by Numbers
After starring as Sally Owens in Practical Magic, Sandra, now 59, did not slow down - and she went on to become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, starring in more than 50 shows and movies.
Some of her biggest credits include the rom-com Forces of Nature (alongside Ben Affleck), the 2000 flick Miss Congeniality and its sequel, the psychological thriller Murder by Numbers, the drama Crash, Two Weeks Notice (opposite Hugh Grant), romantic drama The Lake House, The Proposal (with Ryan Reynolds), The Blind Side in 2009, The Heat (alongside Melissa McCarthy), sci-fi thriller Gravity, the animated film Minions, the Ocean's Eleven spinoff Ocean's 8, the Netflix horror movie Bird Box, and Bullet Train (with Brad Pitt).
Sandra was ranked as the world's highest-paid actress in 2010 and 2014, and has won numerous awards for her work - including an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in The Blind Side.
In addition to her booming acting career, Sandra has also launched her own wildly successful production company called Fortis Films.
She also owns a bakery and upscale restaurant in Texas called Walton's Fancy and Staple.
Her other roles include Crash, Two Weeks Notice, The Lake House, The Proposal (left), The Blind Side (right), The Heat, Gravity, Ocean's 8, Bird Box, and Bullet Train
She tied the knot with motorcycle builder Jesse James in 2005, but they split in 2010, after multiple women claimed they had affairs with him. They're pictured in 2010
She then entered into a relationship with photographer Bryan Randall in 2015, and they were together up until his tragic death from ALS in 2023. They're seen together in 2019
As for her personal life, Sandra was linked to a slew of famous faces during the early years of her career, including actor Tate Donovan, football player Troy Aikman, Matthew McConaughey, and Ryan Gosling.
She tied the knot with motorcycle builder Jesse James in 2005, but in 2010, after five years of marriage, her husband became embroiled in scandal after multiple women claimed they had been involved in affairs with him.
A month later, Jesse checked himself into a rehab facility in Arizona for sex addiction but that wasn't enough to save the marriage - and they divorced the following June.
She then entered into a relationship with photographer Bryan Randall in 2015, and they were together up until his tragic death from ALS in 2023.
She adopted a son, named Louis, in 2010, followed by a daughter, named Laila, in 2015.
Nicole Kidman played Gillian Owens
Nicole Kidman played Gillian Owens in Practical Magic, and she too has had a massive career in the years since the film came out. She's seen left in the 1998 movie and right in April
After the flick hit theaters, she went on to star in Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut in 1999, which was followed by the movie adaptation of the musical Moulin Rouge! (seen)
By the early 2000s, she was landing roles left and right - including The Hours, The Human Stain, Cold Mountain, The Stepford Wives, The Interpreter, Bewitched (seen), and The Invasion
Practical Magic was just the beginning for Nicole, now 56, as she too has had a massive career since the film came out 26 years ago.
After the flick hit theaters, she went on to star in Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut in 1999, which was followed by the drama Birthday Girl and the movie adaptation of the musical Moulin Rouge! opposite Ewan McGregor in 2001.
By the early 2000s, she was landing roles left and right - including The Hours (alongside Meryl Streep and Julianna Moore), the drama The Human Stain, the war film Cold Mountain (with Jude Law and Renee Zellweger), the sci-fi comedy The Stepford Wives, thriller The Interpreter, the comedy Bewitched, the animated movie Happy Feet, The Golden Compass, The Invasion in 2007, Baz Luhrmann's Australia, and the musical Nine.
Her more recent credits include the rom-com Just Go With It, Nicolas Cage-lead film Trespass, The Paperboy, Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie, Paddington, the drama series Big Little Lies, Boy Erased, superhero film Aquaman, the drama The Goldfinch, Bombshell (with Charlize Theron and Margot Robbie), the musical comedy The Prom, Being the Ricardos, The Northman in 2022, and Special Ops: Lioness.
Her more recent credits include Just Go With It, Trespass, The Paperboy, Marnie, Paddington, the drama series Big Little Lies (left), Boy Erased, Aquaman, and Being the Ricardos (right)
She married actor Tom Cruise in 1990, and together, they adopted a daughter, named Isabella, and a son, named Connor. They split in 2001 after 11 years of marriage
She then wed country singer Keith Urban (seen together in April) in 2006, and they've been happily in love ever since. They welcomed daughters Sunday in 2008 and Faith in 2010
At the moment, she's currently got a slew of shows and movies in the works, including Netflix's A Family Affair with Zac Efron and Joey King, and The Perfect Couple, which will also star Liev Schreiber and Dakota Fanning.
Over the years, she's taken home one Oscar, six Golden Globes, and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
She married actor Tom Cruise in 1990, and together, they adopted a daughter, named Isabella, and a son, named Connor.
They split in 2001 after 11 years of marriage; she then wed country singer Keith Urban in 2006, and they've been happily in love ever since.
They welcomed daughters Sunday Rose in 2008 and Faith Margaret in 2010.
Stockard Channing played Aunt Frances Owens
Stockard Channing played Aunt Frances Owens in Practical Magic and she continued to act afterwards. She's seen left in the 1998 movie and right in 2018
She then went on to star as First Lady Abbey Bartlet in NBC's The West Wing for seven years. She's seen in the show
In addition, she acted in The Business of Strangers, Out of Practice, The Good Wife on CBS, the rom-com Anything Else (left), Must Love Dogs (right), and Lifetime's The Truth About Jane
She has been married and divorced four times and has no kids. She still acts - most recently appearing in the 2024 miniseries Knuckles. She's seen in 2018
Stockard, now 80, had already starred in tons of movies and shows when she was cast as Aunt Frances Owens in Practical Magic, most notably as Rizzo in Grease.
She then went on to star as First Lady Abbey Bartlet in NBC's The West Wing for seven years.
In addition, she acted in the drama film The Business of Strangers, the sitcom Out of Practice (with Henry Winkler), The Good Wife on CBS, the rom-com Anything Else, Must Love Dogs (alongside Diane Lane and John Cusack), and Lifetime's The Truth About Jane.
She has been married and divorced four times: to venture capitalist Walter Channing Jr., playwright Paul Francis Schmidt, writer and producer Davis Debin, and businessman David Rawle.
She also had a long-term relationship with cinematographer Daniel Gillham, but they never married. They started dating in 1990 and were together until his death in 2014.
She has no kids and now resides in London; she still acts - most recently appearing in the 2024 miniseries Knuckles.
Dianne Wiest played Aunt Bridget 'Jet' Owens
Dianne Wiest played Aunt Bridget 'Jet' Owens in Practical Magic, and has dominated the movie and TV industry over the last two decades. She's seen left in the 1998 movie and right in May
She acted in Law & Order, Dan in Real Life (seen), the HBO series In Treatment, Rabbit Hole in 2010, the comedy Darling Companion, drama Let Them All Talk, and the thriller I Care a Lot
She's also had a flourishing theater career, starring in numerous Broadway shows like Salome, Memory House, and Third. She is a mom to two daughters that she adopted. She's seen in 2019
Dianne, who starred as Aunt Bridget 'Jet' Owens in Practical Magic, now 76, has dominated the movie and TV industry over the last two decades.
She acted in Law & Order, Dan in Real Life (with Steve Carell), the HBO series In Treatment, Rabbit Hole in 2010, the comedy Darling Companion, drama Let Them All Talk, and the thriller I Care a Lot.
She's also had a flourishing theater career, starring in numerous Broadway shows like Salome, Memory House, and Third.
She is a mom to two daughters that she adopted named Emily and Lily.
Goran Visnjic played James 'Jimmy' Angelov
Goran Visnjic played James 'Jimmy' Angelov in Practical Magical. He's seen left in the 1998 movie and right in 2019
One year later, he replaced George Clooney in the sixth season of the show ER, which he continued to star in until season 15
He also acted in the thriller The Deep End, the animated movie Ice Age, Elektra (left), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Spartacus (right), Steven Spielberg's Extant, and Doctor Who
He's married to a sculptor named Eva; the pair has adopted two kids together and welcomed one biological child. He's seen with his family in 2018
Goran, now 51, famously played Gillian's lover James 'Jimmy' Angelov in Practical Magic.
One year later, he replaced George Clooney in the sixth season of the show ER, which he continued to star in until season 15.
He also acted in the thriller The Deep End, the animated movie Ice Age, Elektra (with Jennifer Garner), the mystery The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Spartacus, Steven Spielberg's Extant, and Doctor Who.
He was one of the four finalists to play James Bond, but ultimately lost out on the role to Daniel Craig.
He been married to a sculptor named Eva since 1999; the pair has adopted two kids together and welcomed one biological child.
It was revealed in 2006 that he had fathered a daughter with a Croatian woman named Mirela Rupić.
Afterwards, he admitted to cheating on his wife, telling Story magazine, '[The affair] is not something that I'm proud of, of course. But I am ready to accept all the consequences of my act.'
He said he and Mirela had a one-night stand while he was on vacation, but that he 'remembers nothing' and he was drunk.
'I was always against cheating,' he added. 'I still can't believe I did it.'
He and his wife stayed together despite his infidelity.
Aidan Quinn played Investigator Gary Hallet
Aidan Quinn played Investigator Gary Hallet in Practical Magic. He's seen left in the 1998 movie and right in 2023
He starred in the drama Evelyn, the VH1 Beatles-inspired series Two of Us, the 2005 movie The Exonerated, NBC's The Book of Daniel, CBS series Elementary, and Weeds (seen)
He's been married to actress Elizabeth Bracco since 1987, and together, they share two daughters, Mia and Ava, who have both dabbled in acting. He's seen in 2023 with his family
After starring as Investigator Gary Hallet in Practical Magic, Aidan, now 65, continued to act.
He starred in the drama Evelyn, the VH1 Beatles-inspired series Two of Us, the 2005 movie The Exonerated, NBC's The Book of Daniel, WWII movie Sarah's Key, Stay (alongside Taylor Schilling), CBS series Elementary, and Weeds.
He's been married to his Stakeout costar Elizabeth Bracco since 1987, and together, they share two daughters, named Mia and Ava, who have both dabbled in acting.
He and his family now reside in upstate New York.
Mark Feuerstein played Michael
Mark Feuerstein portrayed Sally's late husband Michael in Practical Magic. He's seen left in the 1998 movie and right in 2023
Afterwards, he played Dr. Henry 'Hank' Lawson in Royal Pains from 2009 until 2016
He also starred in war film Rules of Engagement, rom-com What Women Want (left), the comedy In Her Shoes, The West Wing, Prison Break, and The Baby-Sitters Club (right)
He wed TV writer Dana Klein in 2005, and together, they welcomed three kids named Lila, Frisco, and Addie. He's seen with his daughter in 2012
Mark, now 53, portrayed Sally's late husband Michael in Practical Magic.
Afterwards, he starred in The Muse (with Albert Brooks, Sharon Stone, Andie MacDowell, and Jeff Bridges), Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson-lead war film Rules of Engagement, rom-com What Women Want, the comedy In Her Shoes, action movie Defiance, The West Wing, Prison Break, and The Baby-Sitters Club.
He also played Dr. Henry 'Hank' Lawson in Royal Pains from 2009 until 2016.
He wed TV writer Dana Klein in 2005, and together, they welcomed three kids named Lila, Frisco, and Addie.
Evan Rachel Wood played Kylie Owens
Evan Rachel Wood played Kylie Owens in Practical Magic and was shot into the spotlight afterwards. She's seen left in the 1998 movie and right in 2022
After that, the actress, 36, starred in Once and Again, Little Secrets, Thirteen, The Missing, The Upside of Anger, Running with Scissors, Across the Universe (seen), and The Wrestler
She also appeared in the political drama The Ides of March, HBO's Mildred Pierce, Charlie Countryman (with Shia LaBeouf), Westworld (seen), Frozen II, and the 2023 drama Backspot
Evan was shot into the spotlight after she starred as Sally's daughter Kylie Owens in Practical Magic.
After that, the actress, now 36, starred in the ABC drama Once and Again, the 2001 movie Little Secrets, drama Thirteen, The Missing (alongside Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee Jones), The Upside of Anger (with Kevin Costner), neo-western Down in the Valley, Ryan Murphy's Running with Scissors, Across the Universe, The Wrestler in 2008, and Woody Allen's Whatever Works.
In 2009, she was cast in the HBO series True Blood, which she starred in for two years.
She then appeared in the political drama The Ides of March, HBO's Mildred Pierce, Charlie Countryman (with Shia LaBeouf), Westworld, Frozen II, and the 2023 drama Backspot.
She's also a musician, and was part of an electro-pop duo called Rebel and Basketcase from 2016-2017.
She then joined a band with Zane Carney in 2018 called Evan + Zane.
Evan got engaged to rock musician Marilyn Manson in 2010 - when she was 19 and he was 38 - but they split seven months later. She later accused him of 'mental, physical and sexual abuse'
She then went on to wed Jamie Bell in 2012, and together, they welcomed a son a year later. They split in 2014, however. They're seen in 2013
Evan got engaged to rock musician Marilyn Manson in 2010 - when she was 19 and he was 38 - but they split seven months later.
She later accused Marilyn of 'toxic mental, physical and sexual abuse,' which he denied. Since then, 16 people have made allegations against the rock star.
She then went on to wed Jamie Bell in 2012, and together, they welcomed a son a year later.
They split in 2014, however, and the two became embroiled in a nasty custody battle over their son that lasted for nearly a decade.
In 2023, they agreed that he would live permanently with Jamie, while she would have visitation rights.
Alexandra Artrip played Antonia Owens
Alexandra, now 34, played Sally's younger daughter Antonia Owens in Practical Magic when she was only eight years old. She's seen left in the 1998 movie and right recently
She left the spotlight afterwards, and she now lives in Plano, Texas, and works at HALO Branded Solutions as an account executive. She married a man named Tom Fiegener in 2019
Alexandra, now 34, played Sally's younger daughter Antonia Owens when she was only eight years old.
She left the spotlight afterwards, and went on to graduate from The University of New Mexico.
She now lives in Plano, Texas, and works at HALO Branded Solutions as an account executive, per her LinkedIn.
She married a man named Tom Fiegener in 2019.
Camilla Belle played young Sally Owens
Camilla Belle played young Sally Owens in Practical Magic. She's seen left in the 1998 movie and right in April
Over the years, she has starred in Walker: Texas Ranger, Replacing Dad, Rip Girls, the psychological thriller The Quiet, When a Stranger Calls, 10,000 BC (seen), and The Mad Whale
Camilla, now 37, starred as a young Sally in Practical Magic when she too was just a kid.
Over the years, she has starred in Walker: Texas Ranger, the show Replacing Dad, Disney Channel's Rip Girls, the psychological thriller The Quiet, When a Stranger Calls, 10,000 BC, and The Mad Whale.
She's also a successful model, and has posed on the cover of a slew of big magazines including Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, and Nylon.
Over the years, she has been linked to Chad Michael Murray, Tim Tebow, Topher Grace, Joe Jonas, and Tom Sturridge.
It's been rumored that her romance with Joe inspired Taylor Swift's song Better Than Revenge, since Taylor dated the Jonas Brothers member right before Camilla did.
