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Sarah Michelle Gellar - Australian Show ’A Current Affair’ - Interview Transcript

Monday 6 December 2004, 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.

RAY MARTIN: As Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sarah Michelle Gellar kicked some serious television butt. Still up until recently, she couldn’t seem to conquer the big screen. All that has changed with a little film called, "The Grudge". Now she’s a big movie star, with a few karate kicks for our Reporter.

SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR: Frightened now. Absolutely frightened. Now you’re seeing what frightens me.

(Buffy fighting Dracula)

KARL STEFANOVIK (Voice Over): What’s this? The vampire slaying, karate kicking, queen of the undead feels fear? Ridiculous it sounds. True, it seems. And even more scary her fear comes in the form of suit wearing, pencil pushing types.

KS: You see, now I’m feeling nervous.

SMG: You have a really strange mind. Has anyone ever told you this before?

(scenes from "The Grudge")

KS (VO): Believe it or not, Sarah fears reporters and she’s been talking to a lot of them lately. Ever since she resurrected her career with a relatively low budget fright flick, called "The Grudge". "The Grudge" has done monster business in the United States, and now Sarah is pointing fingers, an laughing at the critics who thought she was damned.

KS: This film is the second highest grossing film of all time, with a female in the lead. Did you know that?

SMG: Yes.

KS: How do you feel about that?

SMG: It’s incredible. I mean, it’s pretty over whelming.?

KS: Now do women know ... (laughs) here I go again. She’s on my back. (laughs)

SMG: I’m not on your back.

KS: Would you get off my back. With the finger.

SMG: Do I look like I’m on your back? I’m facing you.

KS: What was I saying again?

SMG: I have no idea.

KS: It was something important.

SMG: I bet it was.

KS: And you distracted me.

SMG: I’m sorry. (laughs)

KS: You should be sorry.

SMG: I’m sorry!

(SMG laughs, and then we cut to footage of Buffy and Dawn fighting in the grave, at the end of Season 6 finale, "Grave".)

KS(VO): Gellar is in a stellar mood. She’s been quiet for a while, taking it easy since she laid Buffy to rest.

SMG: Taking a break, you know. Taking ... having a vacation. Seeing my friends, catching up on my life that for 8 years had taken a back seat to work.

KS: Would you do it again?

SMG: Absolutely. It was ... and I don’t live my life that way. I don’t live my life in the past. It was an amazing experience. Offering me incredible opportunities. Meeting amazing people. I am very, Very proud of that show, and I wouldn’t do anything differently.

KS(VO): A not so amazing experience, "Scooby Doo" and it’s sequel, "Scooby Doo 2". Not exactly Oscar contending stuff.

Short Clip from "Scooby Doo 2".

KS: Were you personally worried about, you know, what the future held for you after "Scooby Doo 2"?

SMG: Not really. I mean, I didn’t have a lot to do in "Scooby Doo 2", so it wasn’t (chuckles) an incredibly rewarding experience for me. But to me, that was sort of the time where ... that was the end of anything I was obligated to do. Anything I was committed to doing. And after that it was about finding things that I wanted to do. Things that I wanted to be a part of.

KS (VO): But getting back to the big screen wasn’t easy. One of Hollywood’s brightest young stars found herself on unfamiliar terrain. Having to audition for a Director who spoke little English, and who had some strange ideas about film making.

SMG: There’s nothing like taking a cold shower with 17 Japanese men. I mean you might do it ... often. I don’t wanna speak for you. (pause) I’m not judging you. I’m not judging you at all. I’m just saying, (laughs) it may be something you choose to do. It was just a new experience for me.

KS (VO): But it all worked out, and now Sarah’s hotter than ever. Dealing with renewed stardom and confronting her fears. Like Buffy did. Head on.

KS: Well thank you very much for talking to me.

SMG: Okay.

KS: It’s been an absolute pleasure.

SMG: (laughs) Sorry about giving you a hard time.


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