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Tuesday 4 April 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.

Darko in Here: Richard Kelly sure is taking his time making his second movie. Of course, we’re still trying to figure out his first, Donnie Darko, so this may actually be an act of mercy. But during a visit to the set of his sophomore effort, Southland Tales, Kelly and the film’s stars—Sarah Michelle Gellar, the Rock and Seann William Scott—took turns trying to explain the flick to us. It took four hours, and we’re still not sure we understand...

The Apocalypse, Now with Jokes: Here’s how director Kelly describes the film: "This movie is about the end of the world, and it’s a comedy. We wanted to make a film that conveys the frustration and unease a lot of my friends are feeling about a lot of things happening in the world right now. And to try to tell it in the most entertaining, fun way possible." Yep, sounds fun!

Sarah Michelle Gellar to Do Porn, Home Shopping Network: Okay, the Buffy babe only portrays a porn star in the movie, but she has a line of products that should do well as movie tie-ins. "I have my own clothing lines, my own album dropping, my own warming gel, my own lubricant line, energy drink," says Gellar, as we were making out our shopping list. "I’m the spokesperson of Golden Palace. I figure I’ve gotta have a perfume. Everyone’s got a perfume. Dropping an album—you see my music video. Oh, and my reality show. We forgot the reality show."

The Future’s So Blight We Gotta Wear Shades: People are paranoid, all the cops quit the force—and, dang it, there aren’t any flying cars, but this grave new world certainly does have a familiar feel. "There are a lot of influences from the past in terms of wardrobe and costume," says Kelly. "A lot of influences from the ’50s—the Cold War paranoia and film noir of the era, some German stuff." Germans? Cool.

To Live and Die in L.A.: Kelly chose L.A. for the apocalypse, because, well, trends start here, right? The Rock puts it best: "It’s a love letter to Los Angeles, and it could be a bitch-slap as well." We’re used to that kind of thing here, actually.

All Singing? All Dancing? All Rumors! The film is not a musical, contrary to popular Internet gossip. (When was the last time you believed what you read on the Internet?) "There are definitely musical influences in it, but it’s really nothing to be worried about," says Kelly, although the Rock does reveal details about a big dance number "with my wife and my girlfriend." Wow, a threesome!

They Know What They’re Doing, Right? If we make it sound like a complex film, well, maybe that’s because even the cast and crew get flummoxed talking about it. "If you’re on this film long enough, you actually confuse yourself," says Gellar. "Two characters were shot the other day, and we got into a 25-minute discussion, no joke. We couldn’t remember who shot whom."