Stockard Channing hits first red carpet in 2 years after saying she’s a ‘recluse’
Stockard Channing has appeared on a red carpet for the first time in two years, attending the London premiere of *Practical Magic 2*. The appearance is notable because the 82-year-old actor recently described herself as happily living a reclusive life in the UK after leaving the United States following the death of her long-term partner.
Channing reprised her role as Aunt Franny in the sequel, which reunites Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock and Dianne Wiest 28 years after the original film. She has lived in London since shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic, having moved after producer Daniel Gilham, her partner of 25 years, died in 2014; she said his death had a delayed but profound effect on her life.
- Channing attended her first red carpet in two years.
- She returned as Aunt Franny in *Practical Magic 2*.
- The actor now lives a quiet life in London.
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Stockard Channing is an American actor known for roles in films and on television, including the original Practical Magic. She has lived in the UK since shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic and has described herself as content with a quiet, reclusive life.
Channing’s partner of 25 years, producer Daniel Gilham, died in 2014. She has said the loss affected her deeply, though its impact took time to emerge. Practical Magic 2 brings her back as Aunt Franny, alongside actors from the original film.