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Sarah Michelle Gellar Heads Back To Japan For The Grudge

Monday 28 June 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.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and the rest of the "The Grudge" company will head back to Japan in two weeks to film some additional shots for the Sony chiller.

That’s the word from "The Grudge’s" hunky leading man, Jason Behr. The team already spent three months in Tokyo to make the feature, co-written and directed by Takashi Shimizu.

Behr, best-known for his starring role in "Roswell," tells this column that working in Japan was memorable. "You’re sort of forced to deal with the customs, but it was a great experience, and everyone in Japan was just absolutely wonderful," he says of the picture, which started production in January.

Behr, lucky dog, plays Gellar’s boyfriend in the movie about an American nurse living in Tokyo who is exposed to a supernatural virus that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming his or her life. OK, so maybe he’s not so lucky in this case.

Behr, who’s wrapped his starring role in the indie psychological drama "Shooting Livien," was among the many celebs on hand for last week’s premiere of "Spider-Man 2," which opens Wednesday. "Queer as Folk" star Hal Sparks was also at the premiere - sporting a full Mohawk, with his girlfriend on his arm. The actor/comic has a small, amusing cameo in the super-charged blockbuster-to-be as an elevator passenger.

"I did five different versions of the scene with Tobey (Maguire)," he said, "so I’m excited to see which one they used."