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Sarah Michelle Gellar
Also known as Buffy Summers
Career
Active 1981 – present
Biography
About Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar is an American actress, producer, and entrepreneur with a career that spans over four decades. She was born on April 14, 1977, in New York, New York, and is known for her roles in horror and television. At age four, she was spotted in New York City, leading to her acting debut in the television film An Invasion of Privacy (1983). Her early career included a leading role on the teen drama series Swans Crossing (1992) and a breakout performance as Kendall Hart on the ABC soap opera All My Children (1993–1995), for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award.
Gellar gained international fame for playing Buffy Summers on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), earning five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award, and a Golden Globe nomination. Her film credits include I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), Scream 2 (1997), Cruel Intentions (1999), Scooby-Doo (2002), and The Grudge (2004). She has also starred in television series such as Ringer (2011–2012), The Crazy Ones (2013–2014), and Wolf Pack (since 2023). In 2015, she co-founded Foodstirs, a baking kit startup, and in 2017 she released her cookbook Stirring Up Fun with Food.
Gellar is often described as a scream queen, known for playing characters with strength and snark in horror. She has been ranked among the greatest horror scream queens by several outlets. In her personal life, she married Freddie Prinze Jr. in 2002, and they have two children. The family lives in Los Angeles. She has also been involved in philanthropy, supporting charities like Habitat for Humanity and Project Angel Food. As an influencer, she has amassed 5.0 million Instagram followers.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1981-present (45 years active)
- Birthplace
- New York, New York, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Green
- Weight
- 116 lbs (or 53 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–23–32 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.72
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- Right Ankle
- Piercings
- None
Performances
- Girl/Girl
- Kissing
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 5.0m (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Sarah Michelle Gellar's connection to Freddie Prinze Jr.?
She met Freddie Prinze Jr. while filming I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), but they didn't start dating until 2000. They married in 2002 and have two children together.
How did Sarah Michelle Gellar's acting career begin?
She was spotted at age four in New York City, which led to her debut in the TV film An Invasion of Privacy (1983). She later rose to fame with roles in All My Children and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
What are some of Sarah Michelle Gellar's notable horror roles?
She is famous for playing Buffy Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and she also starred in horror films like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Scream 2, and The Grudge.
What business ventures has Sarah Michelle Gellar been involved in?
In 2015, she co-founded Foodstirs, a company selling organic baking kits, and in 2017 she released a cookbook titled Stirring Up Fun with Food.
Did you know
- She legally changed her name to Sarah Michelle Prinze in 2007, in honor of her fifth wedding anniversary.
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer earned her five Teen Choice Awards and a Saturn Award.
- She has appeared in music videos for Stone Temple Pilots and Marcy Playground.
- In 1999, she became the face of Maybelline, the first celebrity spokeswoman for the brand since Lynda Carter.
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