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Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hocus Pocus star divorcing husband after keeping split under wraps for 2 years
Hocus Pocus star Vinessa Shaw's marriage to Kristopher Gifford is ending after almost ten years. Gifford filed for divorce on Thursday and the couple's date of separation was listed as October 24, 2023, meaning they kept the breakup a secret for for nearly two years. Vinessa's ex, with whom she shares seven-year-old son Jake, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, according to TMZ. He's seeking joint legal and physical custody of their child, and did not request spousal support. The 48-year-old actress is known in part for her role as Allison Watts in the 1993 film Hocus Pocus, which featured Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Gifford filed for divorce on Thursday and the couple's date of separation was listed as October 24, 2023, meaning they kept the breakup a secret for for nearly two years; pictured in 2015 The former couple started dating in 2007, got engaged in 2008, and were married in 2017. In addition to Hocus Pocus, Vinessa starred in Ladybugs, Eyes Wide Shut, and Ray Donovan. Her most recent role was in Prime Video's 2024 Cruel Intentions reboot. Before the dissolution of their marriage, she regularly appeared in her husband's Instagram photos. The blonde beauty last appeared in one of his posts was July 2023, shortly before their date of separation. They both practice Buddhism and less than a month after they broke up, on November 12, 2023, Kristopher shared a passage that read in part, 'Indulgence and indolence produce nothing creative. Complaints and evasions reflect a cowardly spirit.' Shaw announced that they were expecting in August 2017, and shared news of their only child's birth in March 2018. Posting a close-up black and white photo of her son's tiny hand in hers, she revealed that her baby was born on February 20, more than two weeks after her due date. 'After a long labor with many complications, Baby Jack was finally born two and a half weeks after his due date on 2.20.2018 weighing in at 9lbs 9oz!!!' she captioned. The proud new mom added, 'Needless to say, we are overjoyed about our new little addition! He and I went through a lot, as the plans of having a natural birth were derailed.' This year on Jake's birthday she posted two photos of her son, including one of her breastfeeding him as a newborn. She wrote on Instagram, 'This boy is SEVEN today! Jack, I'm so proud of the good human you're becoming: you're funny, smart, and kind. I'm sorry that I laugh too much, it's just you're too funny! 'Your perspective on life is astonishing. You drop words of wisdom and then follow it up with a very boyish joke— most likely about poop. I cannot wait to see what you become. 'Thank you for coming into this world and making me happier and stronger. Even physically stronger! (Hence the pic of me holding you with arms super yolked!) I will continue to keep up with your deep questions and your rough housing! Please continue to possess that deep, honest and strong YOU that you are! I love you. Happy Birthday.'
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sarah Jessica Parker baffles fans with Hocus Pocus look at photo call for And Just Like That
Sarah Jessica Parker appeared to channel one of her gleefully wicked characters while attending a photo call for season 3 of the Sex And The City spin-off, And Just Like That..., in New York on Wednesday. The actress, 60, wore a gothic navy Vivienne Westwood corset style gown with long sleeves at the event, held at Crane Club. Some fans were baffled by the look as they noted that it resembled her witch character Sarah Sanderson, from the 1993 Disney film Hocus Pocus and its 2022 sequel, Hocus Pocus 2. The star added some bling to the look with sparkly Nomasei Paris heels and a silver Fregoli bag. She accessorized with Fred Leighton jewelry, wearing 19th Century diamond earrings, a diamond flower brooch in hair, and a 1920's pearl and silver ring. While on the red carpet Sarah — who reprises her iconic Carrie Bradshaw role in the series — was also joined by husband Matthew Broderick, 60. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Some fans noted that the look resembled her gleefully wicked witch character Sarah Sanderson, from the 1993 Disney film Hocus Pocus and its 2022 sequel, Hocus Pocus 2 Sarah's long blonde hair was styled in loose curls and swept to the side. Matthew cut a handsome figure in a navy suit accented with a dark red tie. He also sported a pair of black rim eyeglasses. Sarah also shared her look in an Instagram clip, with some baffled fans chiming in about how much she resembled her Hocus Pocus character. 'oh my gosh sarah sanderson??????' one wrote. 'Okay Carrie Sanderson.' Someone else joked: 'And just like that... Carrie Sanderson.' 'It's giving Sister Sarah.' 'Close enough, welcome back Sarah Sanderson!' 'This is giving SATC meets Hocus Pocus!' 'ITS GIVING SARAH SANDERSON,' another one added. 'Very Hocus Pocus.' Also present were her co-stars, including Kristin Davis, 60, and Cynthia Nixon, 59. Kristin dazzled in a beaded cream gown with floral embellishments and sandal heels. She accessorized with KWIAT diamond bar pendant earrings in platinum, as well as Fred Leighton jewels, including two diamond bracelets and an aquamarine and diamond ring. Sarah also shared her look in an Instagram clip, with some baffled fans chiming in about how much she resembled her Hocus Pocus character Nixon had all eyes on her in a mint green Richard Quinn Fall 2025 ready-to-wear gown. The dress featured a larger-than-life bow on the neck, as well as a dramatic feathered hem with a sweeping train. Her short blonde tresses were swept to the side. Nicky Hilton Rothschild, 41, cut a glamorous figure in a sparkling lavender gown with a lace bottom. She wore pointed toe silver heels and mermaid wavy hair. Sarita Choudhury, 58, stunned in black top and form fitting skirt. Eli Rallo shimmered in a one-shoulder silver dress. Bo Derek, a Hollywood bombshell of over 40 years, returned to the red carpet for a rare public appearance beside her husband John Corbett at the event. Nicole Ari Parker, 54, put on a leggy display in a shimmering metallic dress Corbett has returned to the show as Carrie's ex Aidan, a recurring part he played on the original series, winning the hearts of fans. Aidan featured on season two of And Just Like That... as he and Carrie attempted to reignite their old relationship, only to end up going their separate ways again. In spite of their latest breakup, however, Aidan reappears in the trailer for the new show, leaving a few embers of hope still glowing for their romance. Now Corbett, 64, is celebrating the premiere of the new season - and Derek, 68, who was with him for 18 years before they married in 2020, was by his side. For her latest public appearance, Derek exuded a youthful glow as she posed in a snappy monochrome trouser suit that accentuated her still willowy frame. Her snappy ensemble featured metallic studs around the edges of the jacket and down the sleeves and trouser legs, adding an extra splash of personality. Meanwhile Corbett was the image of the silver fox with a salt-and-pepper beard, debonair black outfit and sleek orange sunglasses. Derek, who rose to fame as a blonde bombshell in the 1979 sex comedy 10, married John in December 2020 after a romantic relationship of 18 years. Nicole Ari Parker, 54, put on a leggy display in a shimmering metallic dress. She wore her blonde tresses in a voluminous bob. The cast happily posed for photos Evan Handler, 64, rocked a dark suit with a blue button up shirt. Christopher Griffin wore a colorful skirt with a white crop top. Mario Cantone, 65, looked handsome as ever in a patterned navy suit. Last month, the new trailer for season three of And Just Like That was trolled by fans. The teaser featured Sarah, Kristin, and Cynthia reprising their respective roles of Carrie, Charlotte York, and Miranda Hobbes. The clip had the actresses talking to camera, in between snippets from the upcoming season. However, amused viewers were quick to mock the styling and editing of the three-minute long clip on social media, with some viewers claiming it looked stilted and odd. 'Shot edited and scored like a pharmaceutical ad,' declared one user. 'This looks even worse than the first seasons, which I didn't think was possible,' joked another. 'Who else is looking forward to the train wreck that is #AndJustLikeThat season three?' asked another. 'Just for some reasoned watched the season three trailer of And just like that and it still looks god awful,' laughed someone else. Kim Cattrall's character Samantha Jones, one of the four leads on Sex And The City, is still not part of And Just Like That. Spin-off And Just Like That... first began airing in 2021 on HBO Max, with the second season premiering last year in 2023. Kim Cattrall did not return for the show but made a shock cameo in the second season finale The iconic drama ran on TV for six seasons between 1998-2004 followed by two movies After years of rumors that Kim did not get along with the rest of the original cast, she notably refused to return for the spinoff series. Sex and the City aired for 6 seasons on HBO. It premiered in 1998, and concluded in 2004. Sex and the City: The Movie was released in 2008, followed by Sex and the City 2 in 2010. And Just Like That... first premiered in 2021. Season 3 will kick off on Thursday, May 29th on Max.
News18
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sarah Jessica Parker On Her Role As Booker Prize Judge: ‘Reading Morning Till Night'
Last Updated: Sarah Jessica Parker can now add another skill to her resume—speed reading. As one of the judges for the 2025 Booker Prize, she prepared by reading extensively. And Just Like That, star Sarah Jessica Parker is currently reading up to two books a day as part of her role as a Booker Prize judge this year. The actress revealed her daily reading routine and love for books, calling them 'the greatest possible friends you could have." Sarah Jessica Parker can now add another skill to her resume- speed reading. As one of the judges for the 2025 Booker Prize, she prepared by reading extensively. The Booker Prize is a prestigious British literary award presented annually to the best novel written in English. The five-person judging panel includes authors, journalists, musicians, actors, and politicians. Sarah Jessica Parker, 60, who also runs her book imprint called SJP for Hogarth, described it as an 'honour" and a 'privilege" to serve as a judge for this esteemed award but admitted that the workload will be demanding. She also said that she's able to read a lot because recently her schedule is not so packed. She said, 'I didn't do it last year because I knew I was shooting and doing the series ['And Just Like That…"], and I knew this year I had a different kind of time available to me, to read morning till night." Adding 'Any opportunity that exists to read, I'm reading." For Parker, this isn't a new habit she's recently developed. The Hocus Pocus star has been a book lover since childhood. Her passion for incorporating books into daily life was nurtured by her mother, a love she has now passed on to her three children. She said, 'We always had a ton of books around the house, and we were regular visitors to the library." Adding, 'We were not allowed to leave the house without a book in our hands, even when we were toddlers and couldn't read." 'She read to us constantly," Parker continued, 'so I did the same for my children, and they came to the same conclusion, which is, books are the greatest possible friends you could have." A group of celebrated authors, including Jodi Picoult, Robert Caro, Judy Blume, Michael Cunningham and Dinaw Mengestu, were also present at the event to honour Parker. First Published: News lifestyle Sarah Jessica Parker On Her Role As Booker Prize Judge: 'Reading Morning Till Night'
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sarah Jessica Parker channels one of her other iconic characters at And Just Like That photo call
Sarah Jessica Parker appeared to channel one of her iconic characters while attending a photo call for season 3 of the Sex And The City spin-off, And Just Like That..., in New York on Wednesday. The actress, 60, wowed in a gothic navy Vivienne Westwood corset style gown with long sleeves at the event, held at Crane Club. She added some bling to the look with sparkly Nomasei Paris heels and a silver Fregoli bag. Some fans noted that the look resembled her stylish witch character Sarah Sanderson, from the 1993 Disney film Hocus Pocus and its 2022 sequel, Hocus Pocus 2. She accessorized with Fred Leighton jewelry, wearing 19th Century diamond earrings, a diamond flower brooch in hair, and a 1920's natural pearl and silver ring. While on the red carpet Sarah — who reprises her iconic Carrie Bradshaw role in the series — was also joined by husband Matthew Broderick, 60. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Some fans noted that the look resembled her stylish witch character Sarah Sanderson, from the 1993 Disney film Hocus Pocus and its 2022 sequel, Hocus Pocus 2 Sarah's long blonde hair was styled in loose curls and swept to the side. Matthew cut a handsome figure in a navy suit accented with a dark red tie. He also sported a pair of black rim eyeglasses. Sarah also shared her look in an Instagram clip, with fans chiming in about how much she resembled her Hocus Pocus character. 'This is giving SATC meets Hocus Pocus!' one wrote. 'ITS GIVING SARAH SANDERSON,' another one added. 'oh my gosh sarah sanderson??????' 'Very Hocus Pocus.' Also present were her co-stars, including Kristin Davis, 60, and Cynthia Nixon, 59. Kristin dazzled in a beaded cream gown with floral embellishments and sandal heels. She accessorized with KWIAT diamond bar pendant earrings in platinum, as well as Fred Leighton jewels, including two diamond bracelets and an aquamarine and diamond ring. She accessorized with Fred Leighton jewelry, wearing 19th Century diamond earrings, a diamond flower brooch in hair, and a 1920's natural pearl and silver ring Sarah also shared her look in an Instagram clip, with fans chiming in about how much she resembled her Hocus Pocus character Nixon had all eyes on her in a mint green Richard Quinn Fall 2025 ready-to-wear gown. The dress featured a larger-than-life bow on the neck, as well as a dramatic feathered hem with a sweeping train. Her short blonde tresses were swept to the side. Nicky Hilton Rothschild, 41, cut a glamorous figure in a sparkling lavender gown with a lace bottom. She wore pointed toe silver heels and mermaid wavy hair. Sarita Choudhury, 58, stunned in black top and form fitting skirt. Eli Rallo shimmered in a one-shoulder silver dress. Bo Derek, a Hollywood bombshell of over 40 years, returned to the red carpet for a rare public appearance beside her husband John Corbett at the event. Corbett has returned to the show as Carrie's ex Aidan, a recurring part he played on the original series, winning the hearts of fans. Aidan featured on season two of And Just Like That... as he and Carrie attempted to reignite their old relationship, only to end up going their separate ways again. In spite of their latest breakup, however, Aidan reappears in the trailer for the new show, leaving a few embers of hope still glowing for their romance. Now Corbett, 64, is celebrating the premiere of the new season - and Derek, 68, who was with him for 18 years before they married in 2020, was by his side. For her latest public appearance, Derek exuded a youthful glow as she posed in a snappy monochrome trouser suit that accentuated her still willowy frame. Her snappy ensemble featured metallic studs around the edges of the jacket and down the sleeves and trouser legs, adding an extra splash of personality. Meanwhile Corbett was the image of the silver fox with a salt-and-pepper beard, debonair black outfit and sleek orange sunglasses. Derek, who rose to fame as a blonde bombshell in the 1979 sex comedy 10, married John in December 2020 after a romantic relationship of 18 years. Nicole Ari Parker, 54, put on a leggy display in a shimmering metallic dress. She wore her blonde tresses in a voluminous bob. Evan Handler, 64, rocked a dark suit with a blue button up shirt. Christopher Griffin wore a colorful skirt with a white crop top. Mario Cantone, 65, looked handsome as ever in a patterned navy suit. Last month, the new trailer for season three of And Just Like That was trolled by fans. The teaser featured Sarah, Kristin, and Cynthia reprising their respective roles of Carrie, Charlotte York, and Miranda Hobbes. The clip had the actresses talking to camera, in between snippets from the upcoming season. However, amused viewers were quick to mock the styling and editing of the three-minute long clip on social media, with some viewers claiming it looked stilted and odd. 'Shot edited and scored like a pharmaceutical ad,' declared one user. 'This looks even worse than the first seasons, which I didn't think was possible,' joked another. 'Who else is looking forward to the train wreck that is #AndJustLikeThat season three?' asked another. 'Just for some reasoned watched the season three trailer of And just like that and it still looks god awful,' laughed someone else. Kim Cattrall's character Samantha Jones, one of the four leads on Sex And The City, is still not part of And Just Like That. Spin-off And Just Like That... first began airing in 2021 on HBO Max, with the second season premiering last year in 2023. Kim Cattrall did not return for the show but made a shock cameo in the second season finale The iconic drama ran on TV for six seasons between 1998-2004 followed by two movies After years of rumors that Kim did not get along with the rest of the original cast, she notably refused to return for the spinoff series. Sex and the City aired for 6 seasons on HBO. It premiered in 1998, and concluded in 2004. Sex and the City: The Movie was released in 2008, followed by Sex and the City 2 in 2010. And Just Like That... first premiered in 2021. Season 3 will kick off on Thursday, May 29th on Max.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Jessica Parker Gets Candid About Why She Almost Quit Sex And The City Before It Even Aired
Sarah Jessica Parker has admitted she almost pulled out of Sex And The City before the show even began airing. In the mid-90s, SJP had appeared in films like The First Wives Club, Ed Wood and Hocus Pocus when she was cast as the lead in the show that would become a global phenomenon. However, speaking to co-star Kristin Davis on a recent episode of her podcast Are You A Charlotte?, Sarah Jessica admitted that after the pilot episode proved enough for the show to be picked up by HBO, she then 'panicked' and wanted to pull out completely. 'I was like, I can't be on a TV show. I don't think I'm suited for that life,' she recalled. '[The thought of working in TV] also kind of depressed me – I think that it was the idea of doing the same thing over and over and over again.' At the time, she added, she was experimenting with different sorts of film and theatre work, and she worried that 'the idea of a television series meant that I couldn't do all those things'. 'It just kind of felt like somebody was, you know, putting their hand over my mouth or something,' Sarah Jessica added. Fortunately, her agents and the execs at HBO were able to talk her around, assuring her that if she didn't enjoy the project, she could pull out when the first season was done. But, there was one other appealing thought that led to SJP signing on the dotted line. 'The location was up the street from my house,' she revealed. 'I remember thinking, 'I can walk to work. I'm not driving on to a lot. I'm not getting on a freeway and hoping I get myself there'.' 'And I walked up to the location and I never looked back,' she quipped. Sarah Jessica played Carrie in all six seasons of Sex And The City, earning her two Emmys (one as an actor, and the other as an actor), and later returned for the two divisive spin-off films. More recently, she reprised the role in spin-off And Just Like That alongside co-stars Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon, which returns for its third season later this month. Kristin Davis Names The 1 Sex And The City Scene She Really Didn't Want To Do Here's Why Another Sex And The City Favourite Turned Down Appearing In And Just Like That This Is How Sarah Jessica Parker Really Feels About People Slating Carrie Bradshaw
