Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar is an American actress, producer, and entrepreneur best known for playing Buffy Summers on the WB drama series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” for which she received five Teen Choice Awards and a Saturn Award. “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (1997), “Scream 2” (1997), “Cruel Intentions” (1999), “Scooby-Doo” (2002), and “The Grudge” (2002) are among Gellar’s other hit films (2004).

Her career began when she was four years old, when she was discovered by an agent and offered a part in the television film “An Invasion of Privacy.” With the character of Sydney Rutledge in the teen drama “Swans Crossing” (1992), Gellar got her first break, followed by the role of Kendall Hart on the ABC daytime serial opera “All My Children.”

She is also one of the co-founders of Foodstirs, an e-commerce firm that sells baking kits. In October 2002, Glamour magazine presented her with the Woman of the Year Award.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Net Worth:

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s professional career as an actor and entrepreneur has paid her well. Miller began her career as a model and later as an actor, landing the lead part in the teen drama “Swans Crossing” in 1992. During her decade-long career, she has risen to become one of the most popular actresses.

Her appearances in films and television shows are undoubtedly her source of income. In addition, Gellar co-founded “Foodstirs” with entrepreneurs Galit Laibow and Greg Fleishman, bringing her net worth even higher. On April 18, 2017, she published a cookbook titled “Stirring up Fun with Food.”

When her earnings are added up, Gellar’s net worth is believed to be approximately $30 million, with a salary of $100k per episode.

What is Sarah Michelle Gellar Famous for?

  • She is best known for her role in the WB drama series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
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Young Sarah Michelle Gellar and her mother.
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Where was Sarah Michelle Gellar Born?

Sarah Michelle Gellar was born in the United States on April 14, 1977, in Long Island, New York. Sarah Michelle Gellar is her given name. Her country of origin is the United States of America. Gellar is of White ethnicity, and her zodiac sign is Aries.

Sarah Michelle Gellar was born to Jewish parents Rosellen Greenfield (mother) and Arthur Gellar (father) as the only child (father). Arthur, her father, was a textile worker, and Rosellen, her mother, was a nursery school teacher. Sarah’s parents split in 1984, when she was just seven years old, and she was raised by her mother.

She attended Birch Wathen Lenox School for her elementary education before receiving a partial scholarship to Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, where she was regularly tormented.

Gellar then attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music, Art, and Performing Arts for a short time before dropping out owing to performing commitments. In 1994, she received her diploma from the Professional Children’s School. She used to be a competitive figure skater in high school.

She was initially introduced to the entertainment industry when she was encouraged to audition for a part in the television film “An Invasion of Privacy” when she was four years old.

After that, she appeared in a number of minor roles in films such as “Over the Brooklyn Bridge” (1984), “Funny Farm” (1988), and “High Stakes” (1989).

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Sarah Michelle Gellar won People’s Choice Award for Favorite Actress in an New Television Series for The Crazy Ones in 2014.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Career Highlights:

  • Sarah Michelle Gellar made her acting debut in the teen drama “Swans Crossing” in 1992, as Sydney Rutledge.
  • She made her soap opera debut in 1993, playing Kendall Hart in “All My Children” from 1993 to 1995.
  • In 1997, Gellar landed her biggest break as Buffy Summers on the WB drama series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” The show lasted seven seasons and earned her numerous honors.
  • She made her big screen debut in 1997 with two hit slasher pictures, “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “Scream 2.”
  • In 1999, she played Kathryn in the drama film “Cruel Intentions.”
  • She also starred in the romantic comedy “Simply Irresistible” and the sleeper success “She’s All That” in the same year.
  • In 2002, Gellar starred as Daphne Blake in the live-action comedy “Scooby-Doo.” In 2004, she returned to the role in “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.”
  • She starred as Karen Davis in the supernatural horror film “The Grudge” in 2004, and reprised her role in “The Grudge 2” in 2006.
  • She’s also done voices for “Robot Chicken,” “The Simpsons,” “American Dad,” “King of the Hill,” “Happily N’Ever After,” and “TMNT.”
  • In 2007, she starred in “Suburban Girl,” a romantic comedy, and “The Air I Breathe,” a drama.
  • In 2009, she starred in the psychological thriller “Possession.”
  • She signed on to star in and executive produce the drama “Ringer” in 2011.
  • She joins the second season of “Star Wars Rebels” in 2015.
  • Gellar made her farewell appearance on The Big Bang Theory on May 16, 2019.
  • In the Netflix and Kevin Smith’s “Masters of the Universe: Revelation,” Gellar joins the primary voice cast as Teela in 2020.
  • Nylon, Marie Claire, Vogue, Glamour, Esquire, Allure, Cosmopolitan, FHM, Rolling Stone, and Elle are among the periodicals where Gellar has appeared as a model.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Husband:

Frederick James Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar’s only husband, is her life partner. Prinze is an American actor, voice actor, writer, and producer who Gellar first met while filming the teen horror film “I Know What You Did Last Summer” in 1997. They didn’t start dating till the year 2000.

After only a few months of dating, the pair got engaged in April 2001 and married on September 1, 2002 in Mexico. Adam Shankman, a filmmaker with whom Gellar had previously worked on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” officiated the wedding.

As Fred and Daphne in the 2002 film Scooby-Doo and its sequel, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, the couple has worked together in other films and programs. Both of their voices may be heard in the animated feature film “Happily N’Ever After” (2007) and the animated science fiction series “Star Wars Rebels.”

In 2007, Gellar legally changed her name to Sarah Michelle Prinze to commemorate their fifth wedding anniversary. They have two children: Charlotte Grace Prinze, a daughter, and Rocky James Prinze, a son. Los Angeles is where the family calls home. Jerry O’Connell and David Boreanaz were two of Gellar’s prior boyfriends.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Height:

Sarah Michelle Gellar is a stunning woman in her forties with a well-kept hour-glass figure. With a height of 5ft. 4inches, she is quite tall. Her height is 1.6 3m, and she weighs roughly 55kg (121 lbs).

Her body measurements are 34-24-34 inches, with a bra size of 34B, a dress size of 4(US), and a shoe size of 6(US). Her skin is fair, and she has blonde hair and green eyes.

Quick Facts About Sarah Michelle Gellar

Celebrated NameSarah Michelle Gellar
Age44 Years
Nick NameSarah Michelle Gellar
Birth NameSarah Michelle Gellar
Birth Date1977-04-14
GenderFemale
ProfessionActor