Practicing witchcraft once meant facing harsh punishment, but today, it’s widely accepted—even among celebrities. From tarot and psychics to crystals and Wiccan rituals, many stars are embracing the mystical side of life. With more and more famous faces exploring the occult, it feels like the season of the witch. Here’s a look at some of Hollywood’s most open witchcraft followers.
Giselle Bündchen
Before Tom Brady’s games, his ex-wife, Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen, would create a “little altar” with healing stones and recite positive mantras, according to Brady. These rituals are commonly associated with Pagan practices.
Lana del Rey
Although not Pagan or Wiccan, singer Lana Del Rey identifies as a Mystic. Mystics believe in the power of thought to shape reality. In an interview with NME.com, she shared, “I really do believe that words are one of the last forms of magic, and I’m a bit of a mystic at heart.”
Spencer Pratt
After being removed from *The Hills*, reality star Spencer Pratt turned his life around with the help of healing crystals. He believes in their power so much that he started his own crystal business, Pratt Daddy, where he sells crystals under his name.
Azealia Banks
Azealia Banks has been open about practicing witchcraft. In 2006, the rapper made headlines by posting videos of a blood-stained, feather-covered closet she used for animal sacrifices, explaining it resulted from “three years’ worth of brujería (witchcraft).”
Mary Kate and Ashley
While their younger sister Elizabeth Olsen plays the Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen practice rituals in real life. Though not tied to any specific religion, the twins have shared that they burn sage to cleanse spaces of negativity and evil spirits.
Sammy Davis Jr.
The late Sammy Davis Jr., known for his wide-ranging talents, spent part of his life as a practicing Satanist. His interest in Satanism began after he accidentally attended an occult party. Though he joined the church for a time, he eventually left when the nature of the gatherings changed.
Patrick Swayze
In *Point Break*, Patrick Swayze portrayed the spiritual bank robber, Bodhi, who impressed FBI agent Johnny Utah with his zen outlook. In real life, Swayze was open about his belief in the power of crystals. He had a large collection and even referred to one crystal as his “magic wand,” crediting it with bringing him luck.
Florence Welch
Florence Welch, lead singer of Florence and the Machine, revealed that she experimented with witchcraft in middle school. In an interview with *Vice*, she shared that she and her friends formed a coven. She recalled one instance where they tried to cast a love spell on a classmate by putting his name in a bottle, though she admits, “I don’t know if it ever worked.”
Brad Pitt
While married to Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt met psychic Ron Bard, who told him he would meet someone who would transform his life. Shortly after, Pitt met Angelina Jolie. Years later, Bard predicted that Pitt and Jolie’s relationship wouldn’t last and that he was destined to marry again. Since their divorce, Pitt has yet to remarry.
Jimmy Page
Rock musicians often have a reputation for being connected to the occult, but for many, it’s just a myth. Led Zeppelin’s guitarist Jimmy Page, however, was an open Satanist and was rumored to have sold his soul to the Devil.
Avril Lavigne
Despite being raised in a strict Christian household, Canadian pop-punk musician Avril Lavigne has openly identified as Wiccan. In a response to the Hollywood Show, she stated, “I freely point myself out as Wiccan, although I don’t think it should really label who I am as a person.”
David Bowie
While the late musician and actor David Bowie wasn’t a practitioner of magic himself, he strongly believed in its power. At one point in his career, he became convinced that he had been cursed by witches and sought the help of a White Witch to lift the hex.
Matt Skiba
While his Blink-182 bandmate Tom DeLonge is known for chasing aliens, guitarist Matt Skiba identifies as a Pagan witch who trusts his intuition. In 2017, his instincts warned him that the Fyre Festival, where Blink-182 was supposed to perform, would be a disaster. The band ultimately canceled, and the event was indeed a disaster for attendees.
Aubrey Plaza
Although she doesn’t identify as Wiccan, Aubrey Plaza from *The White Lotus* follows her unique brand of witchcraft. In an interview with *Marie Claire*, she mentioned that she engages with the universe differently, referring to her practices as “spells,” but clarifying they’re not traditional spells. She enjoys dispelling negative energy and even mixes her own potions in a chalice.
Rachel True
Before starring in *The Craft*, Rachel True was already studying tarot, which she believes helped her land the role of Rochelle. Today, she embraces her witchy persona as a professional tarot reader, in addition to her acting career and public appearances.
Björk
Icelandic singer Björk has not explicitly confirmed her Pagan beliefs, but her work features elements of Pagan iconography. Her band, Kukl, means “Witchcraft,” and she has portrayed a witch in *The Northman* and a witch’s daughter in *The Juniper Tree*.
Grimes
Before having children with Elon Musk, musician Grimes identified as a teenage witch. She recounted a spooky experience where a rosary crumbled in her hands while casting a spell. However, she continued her practices, sharing in a 2019 interview that she had recently performed a spell to save someone important to her, and it worked dramatically.
Fiona Horne
Musician Fiona Horne, former lead singer of Australia’s electro-rock band Def FX, transitioned to a career focused on modern witchcraft. She has written several best-selling books on the subject, including *The Art of Witch*, and frequently appears on radio and television to discuss her work.
Gerard Way
Gerard Way, the frontman of the emo band My Chemical Romance, is also a strong believer in magic. He has mentioned receiving lessons in the craft from writer Grant Morrison.
Jill Janus
Jill Janus, the late vocalist of the heavy-metal band Huntress, identified as a white witch. She shared that she used the craft to inspire her songwriting, allowing the occult to guide her lyrics. In interviews, Janus mentioned entering trances to let spirits influence her writing process.
Megan Fox
Megan Fox identifies as a modern witch, embracing practices like meditation, astrology, and tarot readings. She is known to perform rituals connected to the moon. In 2022, Fox revealed that she and her partner, Machine Gun Kelly, would drink each other’s blood for “ritual purposes only.”
Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine, the founder of Megadeth and former Metallica guitarist, was once an advocate for black magic, with many Megadeth songs featuring dark incantations. While it’s unclear if he genuinely believed in their power back then, he now refuses to play certain songs because of their lyrics.
Adele
Despite her incredible talent, UK singer Adele often experiences intense stage fright before performances. Before her comeback show in 2016, she turned to the calming influence of crystals to help manage her nerves. Adele later shared with *The Sun* that it became “one of the best shows I’ve ever done.”
Heather Graham
In a 2009 interview with *Well + Good*, actress Heather Graham revealed that she and some friends formed a close-knit coven. The group, which met during a female empowerment class, focused on mystical methods to uplift one another. Graham credits this coven with helping her manifest a boyfriend.
Carlton Gebbia
In 2013, Carlton Gebbia joined *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* and sparked controversy by discussing her life as a Celtic Pagan witch. In an interview with Bravo, she shared that she follows her grandmother’s teachings, using crystals, candles, and herbs while harnessing the moon’s power. Despite her castmates’ skepticism, Gebbia maintained that she only practiced good magic.
Sam Smith
After a breakup, Bond theme singer Sam Smith sought spiritual guidance to attract a new partner. They visited healers at Spellbound Sky and purchased various love-focused crystals, along with a love potion.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner asserts that she has psychic powers, sharing her experiences on her website. She describes having an uncanny sense of perception and mentions that several consulted psychics have confirmed her gift. Jenner now uses this ability to guide her career decisions.
Lorde
Singer Lorde has always felt a connection to the supernatural, though she doesn’t actively practice. She has described herself as “basically a witch” and has expressed a fascination with ghosts and other supernatural beings. Lorde attributes the awakening of her spiritual abilities to listening to David Bowie’s *Space Oddity*.
Phoebe Bridgers
Indie folk singer Phoebe Bridgers revealed in an NPR interview that her holistic nutritionist told her she can’t be a witch because she was one in a past life. Despite this, Bridgers has dabbled in witchcraft, including attempts at using milk magic with her coven. She now identifies as a hedge witch, drawn to its solitary nature.
Sully Erna
Sully Erna, the heavy metal singer and guitarist of Godsmack, identifies as a male witch. He was initiated into the Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft by its founder, Laurie Cabot. Erna has been an advocate for fighting misconceptions about Wicca, although his portrayal of dark rituals in the music video for *Voodoo* may have unintentionally fueled those prejudices.
Gabrielle Anwar
*Burn Notice* star Gabrielle Anwar has often described herself as a witch due to her Pagan beliefs. She embraces the Pagan view of women as powerful figures and has spoken extensively about how this belief contrasts with the sexism and traditional gender roles that prevail in society. Anwar sees her spiritual identity as a challenge to societal norms.
Vanessa Hudgens
*High School Musical* star Vanessa Hudgens discovered she was a witch through her makeup artist, who came from a long lineage of witches and recognized Hudgens’ abilities. Embracing her power, Hudgens starred in the Tubi documentary *Dead Hot: Season of the Witch*, with the hope of challenging the stigma that witchcraft is inherently evil.
Miranda Kerr
Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr is a strong believer in the healing power of crystals. She uses them during massages to release tension and keeps them close to her bed while sleeping to absorb their energy, helping to heal both body and mind.
Fred Durst
Fred Durst, best known as the frontman of Limp Bizkit, has a unique lifelong connection to witchcraft. Unlike many celebrities who adopted Wiccan beliefs later in life, Durst was actually raised in a Wiccan household, making his association with the craft part of his upbringing.
Zolita
Singer Zolita, in an interview with *Gay Times*, revealed that she practices magic daily as a form of self-empowerment. She explained her attraction to Wicca, noting that it places power within the individual rather than relying on the belief in a deity.
Evan Rachel Wood
*Westworld* star Evan Rachel Wood has openly discussed her difficult past and how she now relies on the healing power of crystals for protection. In an interview with *Cosmopolitan UK*, Wood revealed that she always carries sage and tiger eye gemstones to cleanse spaces of negative energy and ward off demons.
Princess Nokia
Princess Nokia continues her family’s tradition of practicing Regla de Ocha, also known as Santería, and identifies as a *bruja* or witch. The rapper’s late mother practiced this religion, and Nokia is dedicated to preserving these customs. She believes that practicing Santería also opens up spiritual abilities such as mediumship, clairvoyance, and healing. In a 2016 interview with *The Fader*, she described these abilities as gifts.
Fairuza Balk
After playing teen witch Nancy in *The Craft*, actress Fairuza Balk developed a strong interest in Wicca, but unlike her character, she didn’t delve into the dark side. Balk became enchanted by the Wiccan community and even purchased an occult bookstore that was about to be sold and converted into a Chinese restaurant.
Anya Taylor-Joy
After rising to fame in Robert Eggers’ *The Witch*, Anya Taylor-Joy has become a strong advocate for witchcraft. In an interview with British Vogue, she shared that she always carries a tarot deck in her handbag and enjoys reading tarot for her friends and family.
Beyoncé
Just like in the days of Salem, some celebrities have faced modern witch hunts, with Beyoncé being the most notable example. She was once accused by her former drummer of practicing “extreme witchcraft.” Though these allegations were proven false, they highlight how easily rumors can spread.
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