Kiernan Shipka goes from a 'Mad Men' to a witch in 'Sabrina'

Kiernan Shipka, best-known as Don and Betty Draper's daughter, Sally, on "Mad Men," is learning a lot as the star of the new Netflix series "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina."

One of those lessons: She's allergic to cats, which can be a challenge if you portray a teenage witch whose black cat, Salem, is essentially her sidekick.

In a recent interview, Shipka mocked a cradling motion and said, "There's a still (photo) of me picking up Salem like this. That's the exact moment I truly learned that me and cats are not compatible. .. I feel like ants are crawling all over my face."

In this Oct. 15, 2018 photo, actress Kiernan Shipka poses for a portrait in New York to promote her new Netflix series "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina." (Photo by Taylor JewellInvisionAP)

She said she first tried taking a Benadryl to combat the reaction and jokes it was so potent, she doesn't even remember filming that day.

Shipka is the latest in a number of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" iterations over the years. The most recent being a 1990s comedy with a laugh track starring Melissa Joan Hart.

Shipka said she's never seen the Hart version but does intend to watch it one day.

In this Oct. 15, 2018 photo, actress Kiernan Shipka poses for a portrait in New York to promote her new Netflix series "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina." (Photo by Taylor JewellInvisionAP)

"I hadn't seen much or any of the 90s version just because it was a little bit before my time," laughed the 18-year-old. "I'm curious to see it. I definitely think one day I will go back and watch it. I sort of just wanted my own separate Sabrina."

In "The Chilling Adventures," this Sabrina is a teen struggling with her identity. In the first episode, we meet her on the eve of her 16th birthday when she's supposed to choose to go full-on witch or live a normal life.

"I think that a lot of her struggle is figuring out a way to balance her worlds in a way that isn't catastrophic, and that's a humongous undertaking because the witch world and the mortal world just don't mix really."

In this Oct. 15, 2018 photo, actress Kiernan Shipka poses for a portrait in New York to promote her new Netflix series "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina." (Photo by Taylor JewellInvisionAP)

Shipka met with creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa last December to talk about the series, tested for it twice and waited what "felt like an eternity" to find if she got the part. "It was really Tuesday through Friday," she laughed.

She found out she got the role last December and shooting began in Vancouver in March. Filming is already underway for season two. "I didn't know about any of this a year ago. It's crazy how quickly it's all happened," she said.

Online: https://www.netflix.com/title/80223989

In this Oct. 15, 2018 photo, actress Kiernan Shipka poses for a portrait in New York to promote her new Netflix series "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina." (Photo by Taylor JewellInvisionAP)

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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Hilary Knight scored twice in the third period and the U.S. women's hockey team beat Canada 4-1 on Saturday night to sweep the four-game Rivalry Series.

The game was the last between the teams before they meet in a preliminary-round game in the Olympics on Feb. 10 in Milan.

“We expected them to come out swinging and were able to weather the storm,” U.S. coach John Wroblewski said. “This was a strong game and gives us a lot to think about as we head into Milan.”

Knight is retiring from international hockey after the Olympics. The 36-year-old U.S. caprtain scored the lone goal in the first Rivalry Series game between the countries back on Feb. 12, 2019.

“It’s special to be able to represent your country and to play against an awesome powerhouse of a hockey team as well,” Knight said. “We’re on the fortunate side of this year’s (series) and that felt pretty good.”

Defenders Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards also scored and Taylor Heise had two assists for the Americans. Aerin Frankel made 23 saves.

The Americans outscored the Canadians 24-7 in the series, also winning 4-1 in Cleveland on Nov. 6, 6-1 in Buffalo, New York, on Nov. 8 and 10-4 in Edmonton on Wednesday night.

“Nothing awesome comes easy,” Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin said. “We know there’s work to be done. I don’t think we can take those four games and get down on ourselves.”

Brianne Jenner scored for Canada. Ann-Renee Desbiens stopped 28 shots.

Harvey opened the scoring at 5:13 of the second period. Jenner tied it a minute later, and Edwards put the Americans ahead to stay at 7:29 of the period.

In the third, Knight scored with 8:31 remaining and 1:37 left, the second into an empty net.

AP women’s hockey: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-hockey

United States' Abbey Murphy (37) checks Canada's Jocelyne Larocque (3) during the third period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States players celebrate a goal against Canada during the third period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States goalie Aerin Frankel (31) makes the save on Canada's Blayre Turnbull (40) during the third period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Hayley Scamurra (16) and Canada's Kristin O'Neill (43) battle for the puck during second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Laila Edwards (10) and Canada's Emma Maltais battle for the puck during the first period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Kelly Pannek (12) and Canada's Kristin O'Neill (43) battle for the puck during second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Abbey Murphy (37) is checked by Canada's Kristin O'Neill (43) during second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States' Abbey Murphy (37), Laila Edwards (10) and Taylor Heise (27) celebrate a goal against Canada during second period of a Rivalry Series hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)