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Sarah Michelle Gellar Is Good for ’Grudge 2’

By Kelly Glover

Wednesday 13 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)- Sarah Michelle Gellar’s horror flick "The Grudge" hasn’t hit theaters yet, but the former "Buffy" star says she’s keen for a sequel to the Japanese inspired scarefest.

"I would go back to Japan in a heartbeat," says Gellar who filmed the "The Grudge" in Tokyo. Although the star admits that at this stage there has been no talk of a sequel. "No, we haven’t really. I mean, knock on wood, but let’s wait until it comes out."

"The Grudge," produced by "Spider-Man" director Sam Raimi, is a remake of the Japanese film "Ju-On" and is part of a popular Asian horror franchise. Takashi Shimizu, who wrote and directed the original, also directs the English version. The retelling follows the same story about a curse, takes place in Japan, and features some of the original cast from the Japanese film as well as American actors Gellar and Jason Behr.

"Ju-On 2" has already been made in Japan. However, other than two core characters, all the others are new.

"Tonally, it’s incredibly different. It’s much more in the vein of a ’Scream’ movie," Gellar explains. "It’s about an actress whose career is kind of washing up and she gets this gig sort of like one of the unsolved mystery shows in America. She has to go back and do an interview at the house that no one’s been in since four years ago when [the events of first movie] occurred."

Having always been a fan of Asian cinema, Gellar says she loves the idea of being part of the franchise. "I plan to go to Japan to open this one, I tell you that right now, but we don’t open [there] until February. I can’t wait."

"The Grudge" opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, Oct. 22.