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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "Southland Tales" - S.W.S. Comingsoon.net Interview

By Edward Douglas

Friday 12 August 2005, by Webmaster

S.W.S. = Sean William Scott

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.

CS!: You’re going to be starring in "Southland Tales", the new movie from Richard (Donnie Darko) Kelly. Can you tell us a little about that?

Scott: It’s really hard to describe. The script is kinda similar to "Strangelove" or "Clockwork Orange." It’s got a very Kubrick vibe to it, and I think he’s the kind of guy that could really pull off something really interesting. I play a guy who—he’s not really a racist cop but he’s an edgy cop—and I play his twin brother, so in the movie I play two guys. And the Rock plays this kind of action star who’s really messed up, and kind of an amnesiac. I mean, I’ve read the script six times and I still can’t figure out what’s going on. There’s lots of great little parts. I’m one of the leads. It’s pretty much me and Sarah Michelle Gellar, who plays a porn star, and the Rock. It was a great experience for me to get this part, ’cause I was like "I wanna meet this guy." I sat down with him and was like, "These are the things I anticipated doing when I moved out here. I’ve gone down this other path that I appreciate, but I wanna work with you." He was like "Well, read the script," and I was like, "I don’t know what’s going on in this movie, but I wanna do it."

CS!: There were some rumors going around that it was going to be a musical. Is that true?

Scott: It’s not. I think at one point that was a part of it and maybe he still might. He’s the kind of director who might throw that at us. "Hey — I want you to sing the lines this time." I know that Moby and Trent Reznor are doing the music for it.