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Sarah Michelle Gellar - Stars toast Tribeca artists at Chanel fete

Sunday 29 April 2007, by Webmaster

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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.

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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.

NEW YORK - Sarah Michelle Gellar got a little bubbly Thursday night.

The actress sipped a glass of champagne as she walked into Chanel’s exclusive party, honoring artists at the Tribeca Film Festival, at the Bowery Hotel. It’s Gellar’s first time hitting the fest, which runs through May 6, and so far, so good.

"We live in Tribeca and every year we leave during the festival because it gets so crazy. This is the first year I’m actually here for it - I have two movies here," said Gellar, referring to Suburban Girl and The Air I Breathe. "Believe it or not, I haven’t seen either movie the whole way through."

So, has she talked to her Suburban Girl co-star Alec Baldwin, who’s been dogged by bad publicity since a nasty voicemail he left his daughter was leaked online?

"I should try to get used to that question, actually," sighed Gellar.

British actress Emily Mortimer hit the bash with her hubby, Alessandro Nivola. She’s co-starring in Paris, Je T’aime. But it’s her recent guest-stint on Baldwin’s NBC sitcom 30 Rock that finally got her noticed on her street in Brooklyn, where she and Nivola live.

"I had no idea what a big deal that was. I’ve never been recognized before until I did that show," said Mortimer. "All I know from spending time with him is that he completely adores his daughter and he goes over there every other weekend to see her."

Taking a break from being Tony’s better half on the Sopranos, the ever-gracious Edie Falco made the rounds. She’s looking forward to checking out some of the festival’s offerings, since they’re so close to home.

"It’s all kinds of great movies that I don’t get to see under normal circumstances - and I live in Tribeca, so it’s special," said Falco.

The Last King of Scotland’s Kerry Washington, meanwhile, rocked a black leather Chanel miniskirt and had her mind on her second job: a member of the Tribeca jury.

"I’m in the screenwriting competition, so I’m reading scripts," said Washington. "It’s very cool, actually. As a native New Yorker, I have a special pride in this festival. I think it’s cool it came out of the tragedy of 9/11. It comes from a neat place."

And while she might currently have an enviable clothing collection, Washington remembers her inaugural Chanel purchase.

"My favorite Chanel item would be the first pair of Chanel sunglasses I ever bought. That was the first thing from Chanel I could afford, so it has a special place in my heart," she said. "My closet probably is not as extravagant as you think it is. Most of it is lent. Most of it I have to give back."


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