Sarah Michelle Gellar
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I don't understand why James Bond has to be a man all the time. When Pierce Brosnan retires, why not one of us?
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Birthdate :April 14, 1977
Location :New York City , New York
Country : United States of America
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1987
Her favorite books are "The Princess Bride" and "Gone with the Wind". The Princess Bride is also one of her favourite movies.1987
Her favorite books are "The Princess Bride" and "Gone with the Wind". The Princess Bride (1987) is also one of her favourite movies.1988
Her favorite movie is Heathers .1988
Her favorite movie is Heathers (1988).1996
Roles she turned down: Juliet in Romeo + Juliet , because of scheduling conflicts with "All My Children" . Also due to "All My Children", she was forced to give up a role in Clueless and The Crucible , both which she had really wanted. She also turned down a role in The Faculty . She turned down the roles of Sasha in Urban Legend Brittany Foster in the The In Crowd , and Portia de Rossi's role in Who Is Cletis Tout? . And because of scheduling conflicts with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" , she had to turn down the role of Jenny in Gangs of New York . She also turned down the lead role in Stardust .1996
Roles she turned down: Juliet in Romeo + Juliet (1996), because of scheduling conflicts with "All My Children" (1970). Also due to "All My Children", she was forced to give up a role in Clueless (1995) and The Crucible (1996), both of which she had really wanted. She also turned down a role in The Faculty (1998). She turned down the roles of Sasha in Urban Legend (1998) Brittany Foster in the The In Crowd (2000), and Portia de Rossi's role in Who Is Cletis Tout? (2001). And because of scheduling conflicts with "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997), she had to turn down the role of Jenny in Gangs of New York (2002). She also turned down the lead role in Stardust (2007).1997
Like her title character on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" , Gellar has been an accomplished ice-skater since childhood...when she skated competitively for some time, until her mom made her quit to focus more on school and acting. Coincidentally, Sarah was born within 5 months of figure-skating legend Nicole Bobek, during the same year.1997
Is a natural brunette. Dyed her hair blonde for her role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" .1997
Her most frequent collaborator to date has been husband Freddie Prinze Jr., working with him six times: I Know What You Did Last Summer ; She's All That ; Scooby-Doo ; Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed ; Happily N'Ever After and in "Robot Chicken: Operation Rich in Spirit (#1.17)" . Incidentally, she has also worked with Freddie's frequent collaborator Matthew Lillard four times: She's All That ; Scooby-Doo ;Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed ; and "Robot Chicken: Operation Rich in Spirit (#1.17)" .1997
She signed onto Scream 2 before even reading the script.1997
She told Wes Craven while filming Scream 2 that she does her own stunts all the time on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" , but she was far too scared to be thrown off a balcony for her death scene in the film.1997
She beat out Rebecca Gayheart for the role of Cici in Scream 2 .1997
The Burger King commercial she did in 1982 was the first commercial to ever mention a competitor by name. Consequently, McDonald's sued her as well as Burger King. She also couldn't enter a McDonald's unless she was in disguise due to truth in advertising ("I only eat at Burger King" was one of her lines in the commercial). Ironically, McDonald's was a sponsor of the WB's hit TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" .1997
She broke a bone in her hand while filming the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" episode "Homecoming".1997
Ever since playing the title role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" , she has had a reputation as a "stickler" for on-the-set safety. This showed when Charles Cyphers guest-starred in an episode of BTVS: while filming, he accidentally got hit on the head with a piece of pipe. Although Cyphers was not seriously injured, Gellar "snapped to it," and angrily lectured the BTVS crew about said mishap.1997
She auditioned first for the role of Buffy on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" , but the producers thought she was better suited to play Cordelia. She auditioned as Cordelia, but pursued the role of Buffy, ultimately winning it over many other girls.1997
During the 2001 Teen Choice Awards (August 20, 2001), "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" co-star Michelle Trachtenberg presented her with the Extraordinary Achievement Award for being a good role model and for her charity work (especially for Habitat for Humanity).1997
She auditioned first for the role of Buffy on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997), but the producers thought she was better suited to play Cordelia. She auditioned as Cordelia, but pursued the role of Buffy, ultimately winning it over many other girls.1997
She signed on to Scream 2 (1997) before even reading the script.1997
She beat out Rebecca Gayheart for the role of Cici in Scream 2 (1997).1997
Is a natural brunette. Dyed her hair blonde for her role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997).1997
Like her title character on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997), Gellar has been an accomplished ice-skater since childhood...when she skated competitively for some time, until her mom made her quit to focus more on school and acting. Coincidentally, Sarah was born within 5 months of figure-skating legend Nicole Bobek, during the same year.1997
She broke a bone in her hand while filming the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) episode "Homecoming".1997
The Burger King commercial she did in 1982 was the first commercial to ever mention a competitor by name. Consequently, McDonald's sued her as well as Burger King. She also couldn't enter a McDonald's unless she was in disguise due to truth in advertising ("I only eat at Burger King" was one of her lines in the commercial). Ironically, McDonald's was a sponsor of the WB's hit TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997).1997
During the 2001 Teen Choice Awards (August 20, 2001), "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) co-star Michelle Trachtenberg presented her with the Extraordinary Achievement Award for being a good role model and for her charity work (especially for Habitat for Humanity).1997
Her most frequent collaborator to date has been husband Freddie Prinze Jr., working with him six times: I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997); She's All That (1999); Scooby-Doo (2002); Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); Happily N'Ever After (2006) and in "Robot Chicken: Operation Rich in Spirit (#1.17)" (2005). Incidentally, she has also worked with Freddie's frequent collaborator Matthew Lillard four times: She's All That (1999); Scooby-Doo (2002);Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004); and "Robot Chicken: Operation Rich in Spirit (#1.17)" (2005).1997
She told Wes Craven while filming Scream 2 (1997) that she does her own stunts all the time on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997), but she was far too scared to be thrown off a balcony for her death scene in the film.1997
She has played the same character (Buffy Summers) on three different television series: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997), "Angel" (1999) and "Robot Chicken" (2005).1997
Ever since playing the title role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997), she has had a reputation as a "stickler" for on-the-set safety. This showed when Charles Cyphers guest-starred in an episode of BTVS: while filming, he accidentally got hit on the head with a piece of pipe. Although Cyphers was not seriously injured, Gellar "snapped to it," and angrily lectured the BTVS crew about said mishap.1997
In an Entertanment Weekly.com countdown of the top 25 biggest Emmy nomination snubs, she was ranked #22 for her starring role on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997); the show itself was ranked at #3.1998
One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. 1998
One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People. [1998]1999
In 1999, she signed a contract with Maybelline to become the company's first celebrity spokeswoman since Lynda Carter in the late 1970s.1999
Ranked #1 in FHM magazine's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 1999 and #3 in 2000.1999
Has spent a lot of time in Australia, filming, and on holiday visiting friends. Attended New Years Eve celebrations on the shores of Sydney Harbour, December 31, 1999.1999
In 1999, she signed a contract with Maybelline to become the company's first celebrity spokeswoman since Lynda Carter in the late 1970s.1999
Ranked #1 in FHM magazine's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 1999 and #3 in 2000.1999
She threw a baby shower for her Cruel Intentions (1999) co-star Selma Blair. Actress Jaime King also helped Gellar with the event. [21 May 2011].2000
Roles considered for: Rogue in X-Men , Julie Barnes in The Mod Squad , She auditioned for Natalie Portman's role in Where the Heart Is , Was James Toback's first choice to play Cindy Bandolini in Harvard Man . There was also major fan gossip of her starring in The Dark Knight . It was rumored that she would have been The Joker's minion Harley Quinn, or would have replaced Katie Holmes as Batman's love interest Rachel Dawes. She was in talks to star as the Ranger in Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey and she was also in talks to star as Alice . She was considered to star for the lead role of Wonder Woman in a proposed film by Warner Brothers. She was Charles Randolph's first choice as Alice Maladay in his HBO series titled The Wonderful Maladys (TV).2000
Roles considered for: Rogue in X-Men (2000); Julie Barnes in The Mod Squad (1999); she auditioned for Natalie Portman's role in Where the Heart Is (2000); was James Toback's first choice to play Cindy Bandolini in Harvard Man (2001). There was also major fan gossip of her starring in The Dark Knight (2008): it was rumored that she would have been The Joker's minion Harley Quinn, or would have replaced Katie Holmes as Batman's love interest Rachel Dawes. She was in talks to star as the Ranger in Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010) and was also in talks to star as Alice (2010/I). She was considered for the lead role of Wonder Woman (????) in a proposed film by Warner Brothers. She was Charles Randolph's first choice as Alice Maladay in his unsold HBO series entitled The Wonderful Maladys (2010) (TV).2001
Publicly announced that she is engaged to Freddie Prinze Jr.. 2001
Her biological father (Arthur Gellar, 60) was found dead from unconfirmed circumstances in his Manhattan apartment. 2001
Publicly announced that she is engaged to Freddie Prinze Jr.. [14 April 2001]2001
Her biological father (Arthur Gellar, 60) was found dead from unconfirmed circumstances in his Manhattan apartment. [9 October 2001]2002
Was invited to reprise the role of "Buffy Summers" in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (VG), and also in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds (VG). Turned down both jobs because she had insisted on seeing their scripts, and never did.2002
Hosted the MTV Movie Awards in 2002 along with Jack Black.2002
Ranked #45 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" .2002
Voted 9th most beautiful person in the world in South Africa's People magazine .2002
#8 on Google.com's most searched women in 2002.2002
On October 17 2002, her wax model, by Madame Tussaud, was unveiled at the "Trail of Vampires" exhibition.2002
Director Raja Gosnell wanted a real life Hollywood couple to play Fred and Daphne in Scooby-Doo - Sarah and real life boyfriend Freddie Prinze Jr. were his first choice.2002
Ranked #16 on the Maximim magazine's Hot 100 of 2002 list.2002
Director Raja Gosnell wanted a real life Hollywood couple to play Fred and Daphne in Scooby-Doo (2002) - Sarah and real life boyfriend Freddie Prinze Jr. were his first choice.2002
Ranked #16 on the Maxim Magazine's Hot 100 of 2002 list.2002
On October 17 2002, her wax model, by Madame Tussaud, was unveiled at the "Trail of Vampires" exhibition.2002
Ranked #45 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002).2002
Was invited to reprise the role of "Buffy Summers" in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (2002) (VG), and also in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds (2003) (VG). Turned down both jobs because she had insisted on seeing their scripts, and never did.2002
Voted 9th most beautiful person in the world in South Africa's People magazine (2002).2002
#8 on Google.com's most searched women in 2002.2002
Is a big fan of pop singer Kylie Minogue. She attended her Fever2002 tour when she was in Australia shooting a movie there.2003
Ranked #45 on the Maxim magazine's Hot 100 of 2003 list.2003
Presented an award at the Glamour Awards 2003.2003
Ranked #45 on the Maxim magazine's Hot 100 of 2003 list.2004
Has been long time friends with actor Seth Green, and has collaborated with him quite a few times. They can be found together in Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed , "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Robot Chicken" .2004
Had an allergic reaction to the Japanese water while filming The Grudge . They had to put garbage bags over her legs for her shower scene in the movie due to this allergic reaction.2004
Had an allergic reaction to the Japanese water while filming The Grudge (2004). They had to put garbage bags over her legs for her shower scene in the movie due to this allergic reaction.2004
Has been long time friends with actor Seth Green, and has collaborated with him quite a few times. They can be found together in Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997) and "Robot Chicken" (2005).2004
Attended two separate San Diego Comic-Cons as a panel guest: one in 2004 to promote The Grudge (2004) and one in 2011 to promote "Ringer" (2011).2005
She and actress Mila Kunis have a special credit at the end of every "Robot Chicken" episode.2005
Friend of Mädchen Amick. The actresses' became pals when Amick costarred with Gellar's husband Freddie Prinze Jr. in his ABC sitcom "Freddie" .2005
Ranked #64 in FHM magazines's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005.2005
Ranked #26 on the Maxim magazine's Hot 100 of 2005 list.2005
Ranked #64 in FHM magazines's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005.2005
Friend of Mädchen Amick. The actresses' became pals when Amick costarred with Gellar's husband Freddie Prinze Jr. in his ABC sitcom "Freddie" (2005).2005
She and actress Mila Kunis have a special credit at the end of every "Robot Chicken" (2005) episode.2005
Ranked #26 on the Maxim magazine's Hot 100 of 2005 list.2006
Signed onto Southland Tales before even reading the script. She thought the writer/director Richard Kelly presented a world and an idea, and a concept to her so thoroughly that she couldn't say no.2006
Ranked #94 in FHM magazine's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006.2006
Ranked #94 in FHM magazine's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006.2006
Signed onto Southland Tales (2006) before even reading the script. She thought the writer/director Richard Kelly presented a world and an idea, and a concept to her so thoroughly that she couldn't say no.2007
Turned down a role in both Stardust and Romeo + Juliet . Both roles later went to Claire Danes.2007
Turned down a role in both Stardust (2007) and Romeo + Juliet (1996). Both roles later went to Claire Danes.2008
Ranked #32 on FHM magazine's 100 sexiest women of 2008, which earned her the title of Comback Queen because she wasn't even on the list last year and she had 4 movie screen outings.2008
Ranked #5 on Maxim Magazine's Hot 100 and Woman of the Year in 2008.2008
On her vacation to Hawaii with her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., she took surfing lessons .2008
Ranked #18 on Wizard magazine's Sexiest Women of TV list (March 2008).2008
Ranked #18 on Wizard magazine's Sexiest Women of TV list (March 2008).2008
Ranked #5 on Maxim Magazine's Hot 100 and Woman of the Year in 2008.2008
In Los Angeles, she led a viewing of A Powerful Noise (2008), a documentary about women fighting adversity. Actress Natalie Portman held another viewing in New York City [6 March 2009].2008
On her vacation to Hawaii with her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., she took surfing lessons [January 21, 2008].2008
Ranked #32 on FHM Magazine's 100 sexiest women of 2008, which earned her the title of Comeback Queen because she wasn't even on the list last year and she had 4 movie screen outings.2009
She had a baby shower for her first child and a few of the guests that came were Michelle Trachtenberg, Kristin Chenoweth, Shannen Doherty and Eva La Rue .2009
She and husband Freddie Prinze Jr. gave birth to a girl, Charlotte Grace Prinze, on September 19, 2009 in Los Angeles.2009
People Magazine announced that she is expecting her first baby in the Fall with husband Freddie Prinze Jr. .2009
Ranked #39 on FHM magazine's 100 sexiest women of 2009, which earned her the title of Eternal Flame because she's still in the top flight of the list after so many years of being # 1 in 1999.2009
In Los Angeles, she led a viewing of "A Powerful Noise", a documentary about women fighting adversity. Actress Natalie Portman held another viewing in New York City .2009
Replaced Kate Bosworth, in Veronika Decides to Die .2009
Became good friends with actor Lee Pace while filming Possession . Together, they later attended the "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy," Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.2009
Replaced Kate Bosworth, in Veronika Decides to Die (2009).2009
Became good friends with actor Lee Pace while filming Possession (2009/I). Together, they later attended the "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy," Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.2009
Ranked #39 on FHM magazine's 100 sexiest women of 2009, which earned her the title of Eternal Flame because she's still in the top flight of the list after so many years of being # 1 in 1999.2009
People Magazine announced that she is expecting her first baby in the fall with husband Freddie Prinze Jr. [9 April 2009].2009
She had a baby shower for her first child and a few of the guests that came were Michelle Trachtenberg, Kristin Chenoweth, Shannen Doherty and Eva La Rue [1 August 2009].2009
Ranked #9 on TV Guide's Sexiest Sci-Fi Women of all Time [2009].2009
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 32, a daughter Charlotte Grace Prinze on September 19, 2009. Child's father is her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr..2010
Was 5 months pregnant with her daughter Charlotte when she completed filming for her unsold HBO pilot, The Wonderful Maladys (2010) (TV).2011
Returned to work 18 months after giving birth to her daughter Charlotte in order to begin filming "Ringer" (2011).2011
She and "The Nestle Share the Joy of Reading Program" raised funds to help support the importance of reading and raise awareness on illiteracy [10 May 2011].2011
Voices herself in escalation map pack of Call Of Duty's Call of the Dead (2011) (VG), along with actors' Danny Trejo, Robert Englund and Michael Rooker. She is also the first playable female character in all of the Call of Duty games.2012
Expecting her 2nd child with husband Freddie Prinze Jr. [April 26, 2012].
