Which aunt is described as the more brazen Owens aunt in Practical Magic 2?

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Frances Owens is described as the more brazen of the two eccentric Owens aunts in Practical Magic 2. Stockard Channing reprises the role of Frances, commonly called Franny, from the original film.

Frances and Bridget “Jet” Owens helped raise Sally and Gillian after the family’s earlier tragedy. Both aunts are witches and return for the sequel, where the Owens women unite to confront the source of their magic and save the next generation.

The comparison is between the two aunts. Dianne Wiest plays Bridget “Jet” Owens, who is described as the softer aunt. Sally is the older sister, while Kylie is Sally’s elder daughter, so neither is one of the aunts being compared.

The canonical answer uses Frances Owens, although “Franny Owens” is the familiar form of her name. The question asks which aunt is more brazen, making Frances the single specific answer.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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