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Channel4.com Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar - "Southland Tales" Movie - Channel4.com ArticleSaturday 4 March 2006, 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. Southland Tales Starring : The Rock , Seann William Scott , Sarah Michelle Gellar , Miranda Richardson , Kevin Smith , Lou Taylor Pucci , Mandy Moore , Janeane Garofalo , Jill Ritchie , Cheri Oteri , Amy Poehler , Christopher Lambert Directed by Richard Kelly What next after Donnie Darko? Writer-director Richard Kelly’s first feature since his cult hit is an extraordinary tale set in a near-future Los Angeles It’s fair to say 2001’s Donnie Darko was a cult classic that defined a generation, the most important US indie of the decade so far. A high school love story that slipped into time warping sci-fi complete with suggestions of madness, it launched writer-director Richard Kelly’s career and that of its star Jake Gyllenhaal. After Donnie Darko Kelly, pursued a collaboration with Cabin Fever and Hostel director Eli Roth, but that went quiet in favour of his work on the script for Domino, directed by Tony Scott. It was a bizarre detour, but now he seems to be back on track. Not only does the Roth collaboration - The Box, an adaptation of a story by the great Richard Matheson, whose novel ’I Am Legend’ was the source for both The Last Man On Earth and The Omega Man and who wrote Duel for Spielberg - appear to be still on the cards, Kelly’s intriguing Southland Tales is currently in post-production. It has been a long time coming. During initial preproduction in 2004, Kelly also found time to put together the director’s cut of Donnie Darko. In May 2004, Kelly was saying the start date on the film was "absolutely still planned for the summer" but casting wasn’t yet complete and the perennially problematic question of independent film financing was proving "frustrating". However, Kelly already had key cast members Sarah Michelle Gellar, Seann William Scott, Kevin Smith, Tim Blake Nelson and Jason Lee in place and was working to confirm Janeane Garofalo. Since then, Lee and Nelson have dropped out, while Dwayne ’The Rock’ Johnson, who co-starred with Scott in the fun but forgettable Welcome To The Jungle, came on board as the star. Principle shooting started in August 2005 in LA, on an estimated budget of $15 million. It’s a meagre sum compared to the amounts Hollywood studios spend, but then Kelly worked wonders on Donnie Darko’s $4.5 million. Keywords |