Sabrina The Teenage Witch’s Melissa Joan Hart is unrecognizable in a new movie, 21 years after the iconic children’s show ended. The 48-year-old shot to stardom when she portrayed Sabrina Spellman in Sabrina from 1996 to 2003. The series revolved about Sabrina, who discovers she’s a witch when she turns 16, with her two aunts, and a sarcastic talking cat, on hand to help develop her newfound powers.

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Prior to the film’s release, the star took fans behind the scenes on social media and showed off her look for this particular character. It was a far cry from the colourful and playful outfits of Sabrina Spellman as Leigh has minimal make-up, her blonde locks tied back in a bun with a pair of glasses on her head. She was wearing a chunky green knit cardigan with a white T-shirt underneath and a small cut was visible above her eyebrow as well as a black eye.

According to Hart, the black eye was present for “half the movi.