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Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar Continues Horror Reign

By Hanh Nguyen

Sunday 31 October 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.

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Buffy’s still got it. Sarah Michelle Gellar continues her horror reign as the little blonde who’ll take on the supernatural spooks as her latest thriller "The Grudge" tops the box office for the second weekend in a row with an estimated $22.4 million. Although the film, which is the English-language remake of the Japanese scarefest "Ju-on," dropped the requisite 43 percent in its sophomore run, the Halloween festivities kept moviegoers in the mood for thrills and chills. "Grudge" barely squeaked by the critically acclaimed Ray Charles biopic "Ray," which has earned Oscar buzz for the uncanny performance by Jamie Foxx. "Ray" took in an impressive $20.1 million, with the highest per-theater average of $10,020 of the Top 12 films this weekend.

Another freshman offering for the eerie weekend was Lions Gate’s "Saw," which earned $17.4 million. Although its R rating probably couldn’t compete completely with "The Grudge’s" audience-accessible PG-13 rating, the film’s reputation for bloodcurdling gore and unnerving psychological twists brought in curious folks who wanted a bit more edge to their terror.

As the only true family offering out, DreamWorks’ "Shark Tale" continues to rule the box-office briny in fourth place with $8 million. Contenders for children and families are fast approaching, however, with Pixar’s highly anticipated "The Incredibles" being released this coming weekend and the intriguing "Polar Express" pulling up close behind.

The debut of the mysterious "Birth" starring Nicole Kidman came in at No. 11 with $1.7 million for its 550 theaters, while "The Forgotten" and "I (Heart) Huckabees" tied with $1.65 million to round out the Top 12.

In its second week out, the introspective and moving "Sideways" continues to draw in audiences after expanding to 16 screens, earning $435,731, which is a whopping $27,233 average per screen.

Overall, the Top 12 films this weekend earned $92.8 million, just a slight 2.89 percent higher than those from last year, which earned $90.2 mil.