Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman Talk 'Magical' Bond, Parenting Teens Ahead Of 'Practical Magic 2' On Today Show
NEW YORK — Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman sat down with "Today" host Hoda Kotb this week to discuss their reunion for "Practical Magic 2," reflecting on their decadeslong friendship, the challenges of parenting teenagers, and how their perspective on the original 1998 film has shifted over the nearly three decades since its release.
The sequel, which reunites the two Oscar winners in their original roles as witchy sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, arrives in theaters Sept. 10. Kotb teased the interview ahead of its broadcast, sharing a photo from the taping alongside the two actresses.
"I mean... how fun is this?! Sandra and Nicole together again!" Kotb wrote on Instagram, adding, "Can't wait for you to see our conversation soon! PS sandra said — sit on my lap—- so i hovered."
The Tuesday broadcast, part of a segment called "Making Space," centered heavily on lessons the two actresses have learned around caregiving and raising teenagers, along with what it means to redefine family and public expectations on their own terms as they've each grown older in the public eye.
Beyond the "Today" interview itself, both actresses have spoken extensively in recent press appearances about how their relationship with the original "Practical Magic" has evolved. When the film first released in 1998, it received mixed reviews and posted only a modest box office performance. In the years since, it has grown into a cult favorite, discovered by a new generation of fans........
