16 August 2023 , 14:21
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In a surprising career pivot, Caroline Rhea, best known for her role as Hilda Spellman in the beloved ABC series Sabrina The Teenage Witch, leads a very different life two decades after the sitcom's finale.
The 59 year old actress, who charmed audiences with her witchy antics, has bid adieu to her acting career and is venturing into the world of stand-up comedy in the UK.
Rhea recently announced her upcoming performance at the globally renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival . She shared the news on Instagram with a playful photo of herself lying on a table, cheekily adorned with a witch hat emoji.
The star looked radiant, sporting mid-length blonde hair and a natural makeup look that accentuated her stunning features. In her caption, she wrote: "I know this is last minute but everything in my life is. I'm very excited to be returning to the MotherLand. I asked my friend how the weather is and she said, 'Its raining like f**k but hopefully thats going to change.'
"I'm just doing four shows at @gildedballoon and I'm flying a gazillion miles to get there so please feel obligated to come and see me do stand-up! See you there! Please bring a tablet! Link for tickets in bio."
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The actress revealed her huge career change in an Instagram post (Instagram)In a delightful announcement on the Fringe Festival website, Caroline Rhea, known for her role as Aunt Hilda on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, expressed her excitement to return to Scotland, her part-time childhood home.
Rhea, who has been gracing the stand-up comedy stage for 34 years, is all set to perform her new show, I Identify as a Witch. She quipped, "At this point I seriously do, and so does my 14 year old daughter."
Her new act promises to cover a range of topics from parenting a teenager to the thrilling world of dating.
Fans were quick to flood the comments section with praises and well-wishes for the star's career pivot. The transformation of the star did not go unnoticed, sparking a flurry of excited comments.
One fan gushed: "The best news ever! Good luck." Another chimed in: "This is so exciting! Can't wait to watch you." A third admirer declared: "I gotta see this hour, my witch!!" A fourth enthusiast penned: "Would love to watch you."
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