Childhood and Education Journey of Sarah Michelle Gellar in Timeline

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Sarah Michelle Gellar

An overview of the childhood and early education of Sarah Michelle Gellar, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, now Sarah Michelle Prinze, is an American actress whose career began early. After being discovered by a talent agent as a child, she debuted in the TV film *An Invasion of Privacy* (1983) at age six. Her first leading role was in the teen drama *Swans Crossing* (1992), followed by her breakthrough role as Kendall Hart in the soap opera *All My Children* (1993–1995), for which she received a Daytime Emmy Award.

April 14, 1977: Sarah Michelle Gellar Born

On April 14, 1977, Sarah Michelle Gellar was born in New York City.

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1984: Parents' Divorce

In 1984, when Sarah Michelle Gellar was seven years old, her parents divorced, and she was raised by her mother.

1994: Graduation from Professional Children's School

In 1994, Sarah Michelle Gellar graduated from the Professional Children's School as a "straight A" student.

2000: Started dating Freddie Prinze Jr.

In 2000, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. began dating.

April 2001: Engagement to Freddie Prinze Jr.

In April 2001, Sarah Michelle Gellar got engaged to Freddie Prinze Jr.

2001: Estranged Father's Death

In 2001, Sarah Michelle Gellar's estranged father passed away; she had lost contact with him while growing up.

September 1, 2002: Marriage to Freddie Prinze Jr.

On September 1, 2002, Sarah Michelle Gellar married Freddie Prinze Jr. in Mexico. The ceremony was officiated by Adam Shankman.

2004: Reflection on McDonald's Ban

In a 2004 interview, Sarah Michelle Gellar recalled being banned from McDonald's as a child due to her Burger King commercial.

2007: Name change to Sarah Michelle Prinze

In 2007, to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary, Sarah Michelle Gellar legally changed her name to Sarah Michelle Prinze.

2009: Birth of daughter

In 2009, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. welcomed their daughter.

2009: Acting Hiatus After Daughter's Birth

In 2009, Sarah Michelle Gellar took a two-year hiatus from acting following the birth of her daughter.

2012: Birth of son

In 2012, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. had their son.

October 2015: Co-founding Foodstirs

In October 2015, Sarah Michelle Gellar co-founded Foodstirs, a startup food crafting brand.

2018: Foodstirs Product Availability

By 2018, Foodstirs products were sold at 7,500 retailers nationwide.