Where Is Nate Richert From Sabrina The Teenage Witch Now?
"Sabrina the Teenage Witch" was a long-running hit series that debuted in the mid-90s and ran for seven years. Based on the Archie Comics character, Sabrina Spellman, the show featured Melissa Joan Hart as the loveable teen witch and Nate Richert as her love interest, Harvey Kinkle. During the early seasons of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," Kinkle had no idea that his girlfriend was a witch but found out in Season 4. He ended up breaking up with her and they went their separate ways. Richert was absent from the show for Season 5, but he came back for its last two seasons. In the series finale, Kinkle and Spellman realized they were meant to be together and they both rode off on his motorcycle.
In 2022, the cast reunited for a sit-down with Entertainment Tonight. When asked where the cast saw their characters now, Richert mused, "I think I'd be a very successful mechanic with his own garage." Hart then asked if Kinkle and Spellman would still be married, to which Richert replied sarcastically, "Are you kidding me? No, we got divorced a week later."
The cast obviously still has good camaraderie after two decades since the show ended, and while Richert tried to keep his acting career going, he didn't have much success after "Sabrina the Teenage Witch."
Nate Richert's struggle with mental health affected his career
Following his long stint as Harvey Kinkle on "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," Nate Richert was only cast in a few movies before disappearing from Hollywood entirely after 2006. He made a small comeback in a 2020 episode of the television series "Home Work" — his first on-screen appearance in 14 years. In 2018, Richert revealed what he had been up to since playing Kinkle. "I've been an actor for 32 yrs (since age 8). I'm extremely lucky to have had any success at all, let alone solid work in film and TV for 6yrs (20yrs ago). I'm currently a maintenance man, a janitor, a carpenter, and do whatever random jobs I can get to pay the bills," he tweeted. Richert added that he does improv and songwriting as side gigs for fun.
In a later tweet, a fan asked why Richert wasn't in any major roles after "Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Richert replied, "Anxiety and subsequent depression were my major game stoppers. Took a decade to learn how to cope and overcome. Back then, all I knew was something was wrong with me, that I was broken and unworthy; all that fantastic BS anxiety likes to ruin your life with. But it didn't :) &Thnx!" Many related to Richert's admission, and while he's no longer taking on big roles, his beloved character still remains a fan-favorite.
Nate Richert still makes appearances with his former castmates
Although "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" ended nearly 20 years ago, the show still remains in people's hearts. Nate Richert and his castmates got together for a nostalgic reunion at the 2022 '90s Con in Connecticut. "Time flies and it's great to see old friends and, of course, all of you!" he announced on Instagram. In 2020, the cast reunited online for a COVID-19 fundraiser. Richert posted a pic of himself in front of his camera during the livestream and wrote, "Thank you to everyone who took time out of their day and dollars out of their wallet to donate to a good cause. To those who couldn't make it, that's OK, we will meet another time! Stay safe everybody."
During the pandemic, Richert cheered up fans with his rendition of "Let the Good Times Roll," changing the lyrics to reflect the quarantine. "#socialdistancing with @maloriefelt," he wrote, referring to his wife. Richert and Felt got married in 2019 and while they like to keep their relationship private, they pop up once in a while on their respective social media accounts. Felt, who works as an actor and model, shared a headshot of herself, taken by none other than Richert. As an actor/singer/songwriter/photographer, Richert seems to be doing pretty well since his "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" days.
If you or someone you know needs help with mental health, please contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit the National Institute of Mental Health website.