Oz's "Wicked" Witch Has A Surprisingly Heartbreaking Story

Oz's "Wicked" Witch Has A Surprisingly Heartbreaking Story


December 5, 2024 | Samantha Henman

Oz's "Wicked" Witch Has A Surprisingly Heartbreaking Story


Margaret Hamilton rose to stardom as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz—then she spent the rest of her life trying to wipe the green stain of wickedness from her reputation.

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