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Sarah Michelle Gellar - "The Grudge 2" Movie - Arriell Kebbel reveals the subplot

Friday 28 July 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.

LOS ANGELES — Sunny-natured actress Arielle Kebbel learned to embrace her dark side for her role in the upcoming horror sequel "The Grudge 2." The blonde actress literally went dark when she became a brunette to play the latest person to get "grudged."

"I play nerdy Allison. I have long black hair and big black eyebrows, and I am the wallflower studying at an international high school in Tokyo," she reveals during an interview to promote her comedy "John Tucker Must Die." "The cool girls of the school take me to the Grudge house. And I think that they’re — you know, this is my chance, that they’re kind of initiating me in their cool group. I finally have a chance to have some friends.

"In fact, they’re just taking me there to humiliate me, to watch me get scared and take pictures," she continues. "And of course, what they didn’t count on was the fact that the Grudge is real, and comes back to life, and that’s kind of the starting of the story where we all begin to get ’grudged.’"

This sounds suspiciously like a story line in the Japanese film "Ju-On," the basis for the 2004 Sarah Michelle Gellar horror hit "The Grudge," which centers on the curse that brings death to anyone exposed to a particularly angry ghost. Although the American remake followed "Ju-On’s" story closely, this subplot was missing.

Director Takashi Shimizu doesn’t intend "Grudge 2" to mirror "Ju-On 2" though. Although he’s kept most details under wraps, he says that the American sequel will delve into the origins of what the Grudge curse is, revealing some secrets from creepy ghost lady Kayako’s (Takako Fuji) childhood. The story also follows Aubrey (Amber Tamblyn), a young woman searching for her missing sister Karen (Gellar), aided by investigative reporter Eason (Edison Chen).

Kebbel’s story is most likely one of the subplots to warm the audience up for more creepiness to come. Like cats and pasty white skin, long black hair is one of the horror franchise’s eerie motifs. It’s certainly a change of pace physically and performance-wise for Kebbel who plays a cute, outgoing go-getter in "John Tucker Must Die."

"It’s a total 180, and it was so much fun for me," says the actress. "Every day I went to work and physically transformed before I even got on set. And it was amazing. It was amazing having that feeling. I felt like I was playing every single day."

Kebbel, 21, was last seen as a snooty, anti-mermaid rich girl in "Aquamarine." Her other credits include "Soul Plane," "Be Cool," "American Pie Presents Band Camp" and recurring roles on "Grounded for Life" and "Gilmore Girls."

"The Grudge 2" spreads on Oct. 13, and "John Tucker" opens nationwide on Friday, July 28.


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