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Hollywoodreporter.com Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar - "Ringer" Tv Series gets full-season orderSaturday 22 October 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. The Sarah Michelle Gellar series follows recent pickups "2 Broke Girls," "New Girl," "Up All Night" and "Whitney." The network picked up the rest of its rookie scripted dramas, The Secret Circle and Hart of Dixie. The CW has permanently collared Ringer. The network has picked up the dual-identity thriller starring former Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sarah Michelle Gellar for a full season. The drama, which launched a week before the Big Four networks kicked off their fall seasons, opened to 2.8 million viewers and a 1.6 rating in the advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic – the CW’s largest audience in its Tuesday at 9 p.m. slot in three years. The series, with 90210’s opener, also was the net’s most-watched Tuesday in two years. Its most recent effort drew 1.7 million and a 0.7. Co-starring Nestor Carbonell, Ioan Gruffudd and Kristoffer Polaha, the series performed broader for the network than its predecessor, Life Unexpected. Ringer was the buzz of the summer as the series marked the long-awaited return to television for Gellar, who had been focusing on features in the years since cult favorite Buffy ended its run. The series originally developed for CBS dropped 800,000 viewers in its second week against the premiere of Fox’s heavily promoted Zooey Deschanel New Girl and the first Dancing With the Stars results show of the season and has averaged about 2 million viewers and a 0.9 in the key demo. In the network’s key 18-34 demo, the series is averaging a 0.9 rating. The network, in a move to expand its viewership, re-aired the pilot three days after its premiere and has also slotted it in the Wednesday at 8 p.m. slot previously occupied by its ratings challenged Mario Lopez-hosted unscripted series H8R. STORY: CW Pulls ‘H8R’ From Schedule Created by Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder, the series hails from CBS Television Studios and Warner Bros. Television. Ringer joins fellow rookies New Girl, 2 Broke Girls, Up All Night and Whitney as freshman series receiving full-season orders. |