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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "Ringer" Tv Series - There won’t be a musical episode

Sunday 4 September 2011, 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.

Dying to see Sarah Michelle Gellar in another musical episode on television?

Well, don’t hold your breath!

The Ringer star talked with us in a co-exclusive with EW about why Buffy didn’t work as a movie, the "far-reaching impact" of the show and the freedom that comes after slaying vampires for seven seasons. But most notably, she revealed which BtVS episode she was "less than thrilled" about...

Let’s talk about Buffy’s musical episode in season six, "Once More, With Feeling," shall we? While most fans cite "OMWF" as one of their favorite episodes ever, Gellar admits she was a bit mortified when she heard they’d be doing it.

"I do not sing," Gellar explains. "I never sold myself as a singer and I am not. I was going to let someone else do the singing, because I don’t like to do something unless I can really do it. Then I read the script and realized what a huge arc it was for my character and went and made the decision that I did not have a choice. But it was the first thing I said when I said yes to doing Ringer: There will not be a musical episode."

With stars such as Gellar, Rachel Bilson, Claire Danes and Kristen Bell heading back to the small screen (holler!), it’s safe to assume they think the best roles for women are currently on television.

"I think it is easier to be riskier in TV," Gellar said while speaking with EW editor Jess Cagle. "You can take the chance. I think that telling a story in a small window of a movie is tricky because you’re telling a beginning, middle and end and you have to wrap it up and get everyone involved in a very short amount of time. With a TV show, you grow, you evolve, you see what everyone responds to. I think a lot of female characters need to be experienced over time because they are complicated. Looking at Buffy for example, Buffy was a movie; it didn’t really work in that format. You put it on TV and you get to see the backstory and how it’s affecting her and her friends and that life and that cycle, and all of a sudden, it becomes a phenomenon."

Taking a page out of Buffy ’s quippy handbook, she then added, "Or maybe people who watch TV have better taste!"

Speaking of her iconic role, Gellar admits that while she was aware of how fantastic the show was, she didn’t quite understand the "far-reaching impact" of Joss Whedon’s work. "I loved the message we were sending, the empowerment, using the science-fiction metaphor as the horrors of high school, I understood that," she explained. "I don’t think I understood the far-reaching impact until I was done, because it’s a job when you’re doing it. It’s so much of a day-to-day thing that you can’t look at it objectively. Now you hear about the colleges that teach classes on it and it’s pretty mind-blowing."

Buffy Summers: She saved the world a lot and she sang for us. Siobhan Martin and Bridget Kelly, you better bring it.

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