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Katee Sackhoff is a fan of Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Wednesday 17 February 2010, by Webmaster

Another actress, who actually has a name to care for is Sarah Michelle Gellar and there are not no many accomplishes films at her but an few I can probably enjoy. The talent agent found Gellar a young age and made her screen debut at 6 of each of the 1983 television film An Invasion of Privacy. With all the promise she showed, Barrymore starred as Hannah in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" (1992) but it was her portrayal of a young and callous rich girl in Al-Lucinda Kendall Hart on ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" (1993-93), that won her Daytime Emmy Award and spring-boarded her to stardom.

SMG’s real mark worldwide, however, was the character of Buffy Summers in the game-changing series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). She won five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination for her role, establishing herself as a cultural phenomenon. Sarah Michelle Gellar likewise has the box office to back her up, with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” 1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999)and way movies like those that help prove she is also a bankable star as well over $570 million times worth crazy in global gross.

Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021).

In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2."

Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television.

Freddie Prinze Jr. and Katee Sackhoff Dish on 24 Spinoff Rumors and Their Love of SMG

For those of you still holding on to your last bit of hope that Freddie Prinze Jr. (Cole) will ride off into the sunset as Jack Bauer 2.0, we’re here to set you straight.

"I wouldn’t get your hopes up for a spinoff. Nobody has even mentioned a spinoff or hinted at that," 24’s newest action star tells us. "As far as I know, that’s not happening. If this answers the question more clearly, I’m preparing for pilot season."

So Kiefer’s current medical woes aside, it seems Freddie and cylon onscreen ladylove Katee Sackhoff (Dana) aren’t destined to be the next coming of Jack and Chloe. And in fact, it sounds like Freddie won’t be around on 24 next season at all, right? Hmph. Does this mean Katee could be heading to Caprica? And what’s this about her having a girl crush on Freddie’s missus, Sarah Michelle Gellar? Here’s what they tell us... Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy the Vampire Slayer The WB/Greg Gorman

The Freddie and Katee love is mutual—both for each other and for the girl we used to know as Buffy Summers. "I love Freddie Prinze!" Katee says. "If I could go back to my 15-year-old self, I would say, ’It’s OK, when you’re 29 you will be engaged to Freddie Prinze Jr. But don’t touch him because Buffy will kill you.’ I’m torn because I grew up idolizing her. I dreamed of being Buffy in high school; I wanted to be Sarah Michelle Geller. I’m in a really fantastic spot as far as my high school dreams go." Hey, we’re right there with you.

And luckily for Katee, the feeling is mutual. "I love Katee to death," Freddie says. "She’s like a guy, but really hot! She’s much cooler than that. I love working with her. Whenever she’s on set, we always have a good time. There’s no pressure, and when we work, we do clean work and we have good chemistry. And when we don’t, we can have a conversation that’s not about this business."

Somewhere Katee’s teenage self just melted into a big puddle of squee!

So since these two are certain a 24 spinoff is not in the works (Katee talked about it here), what’s next? "If they knock me off [on 24]," Katee says. "I’ll be OK. There’s always Caprica! I could go to Caprica. Or I could continue to go back to the Big Bang Theory and play myself. I did tell Chuck Lorre that."

We’ll take it.

Are you fans of the onscreen pairing of Katee and Freddie? Do you think the 24 spinoff would be a smart move to make? Are you still crossing your fingers for more SMG on your TV screens, too?