Remember Mildred Hubble from The Worst Witch? The child star has posted a sweet snap 28 years later, and fans are delighted. Georgina Sherrington, now 40, played the accident-prone witch in the beloved 90s series.
Life After Mildred Hubble
Georgina Sherrington became a familiar face on ITV after landing the starring role of Mildred Hubble in The Worst Witch. The beloved children's series ran from 1998 to 2002 before being followed by its sequel, Weirdsister College. Since then, Sherrington has appeared in five short films, an episode of All in the Method, and played Miss Locklee in Kill or Be Killed in 2017.
Alongside her acting work, she has focused on making memories with her husband and their two children. She regularly shares glimpses of family life, from beach trips to teaching her kids how to ride bikes.
Fan Reactions
Commenting on a selfie she shared online, one fan said: "Been watching you on The Worst Witch as nostalgia. You were a part of my childhood." Another added: "I miss you, Mildred. Best series ever." A third said: "I know you from The Worst Witch. I used to watch it a lot when I was a kid. I still watch it occasionally when it comes to mind (no matter how old I am)."
Thanks to its popularity, The Worst Witch returned to TV screens from 2017 to 2020, with the reboot later becoming available to stream on Netflix.
The Show's Legacy
Based on the book series of the same name by Jill Murphy, the show follows Mildred Hubble and her friends as they navigate life at Cackle's Academy. Mildred is known as the school's most accident-prone pupil due to her failed spells and constant mishaps, but she never stops trying her best.
Reflecting on the show on Reddit, one fan said: "I loved this show when I was little!" Another added: "The theme song made me so happy! I desperately wanted to go to Cackles Academy as a kid!" A third fan said: "Actually, I forgot about this one." One more added: "I used to watch this all the time. I really only remember one episode, though. Good show." A final user said: "As a trans woman, this show was kinda like a comfort blanket for me as a kid."
