History of Sarah Michelle Gellar in Timeline

Sarah Michelle Gellar, also known as Sarah Michelle Prinze, is an American actress celebrated for her portrayals of strong female characters in both film and television. She has gained recognition as a scream queen due to her notable contributions to the horror genre. Her career highlights this ability to embody powerful roles and her impact within popular culture, specifically in horror entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Legacy & Impact

1997: Meeting Freddie Prinze Jr. on I Know What You Did Last Summer

In 1997, Sarah Michelle Gellar met her future husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., while filming the teen horror film I Know What You Did Last Summer.

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1998: Entertainment Weekly's Top 12 Entertainers of the Year and People Magazine's "Most Beautiful" list

In 1998, Sarah Michelle Gellar was featured on Entertainment Weekly's Top 12 Entertainers of the Year list and also made it to People magazine's "Most Beautiful" list, solidifying her status as a rising star in Hollywood.

1999: FHM's "100 Sexiest Women"

In 1999, Sarah Michelle Gellar was voted number one in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women" of the year, gaining recognition in multiple international editions of the magazine.

2000: Began dating Freddie Prinze Jr.

In 2000, Sarah Michelle Gellar began dating Freddie Prinze Jr., after having met him in 1997.

April 2001: Engagement to Freddie Prinze Jr.

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

September 1, 2002: Marriage to Freddie Prinze Jr.

On September 1, 2002, Sarah Michelle Gellar married Freddie Prinze Jr. in Mexico, with Adam Shankman officiating the ceremony.

2002: Woman of the Year Award and Madame Tussauds wax figure unveiled

In 2002, Sarah Michelle Gellar was honored with a Woman of the Year Award by Glamour magazine. Also in 2002, her wax figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds as part of the "Trail of Vampires" exhibition.

2003: Google's Top 10 Women Searches

In 2003, Sarah Michelle Gellar was featured in Google's Top 10 Women Searches, coming in at No. 8, indicating high public interest in her.

2004: Glamour's 50 Best Dressed Women in the World

In 2004, Sarah Michelle Gellar was featured in Glamour's 50 Best Dressed Women in the World.

2005: Glamour's 50 Best Dressed Women in the World

In 2005, Sarah Michelle Gellar was featured in Glamour's 50 Best Dressed Women in the World.

2007: UK Channel 4's 100 Greatest Sex Symbols

In 2007, Sarah Michelle Gellar was included in UK Channel 4's 100 Greatest Sex Symbols list, ranking at No. 16.

2007: Legal name change to Sarah Michelle Prinze

In 2007, in honor of her fifth wedding anniversary, Sarah Michelle Gellar legally changed her name to Sarah Michelle Prinze.

2008: Maxim's Woman of the Year

In 2008, Maxim magazine named Sarah Michelle Gellar as their Woman of the Year, recognizing her continued presence in pop culture.

2009: Birth of her daughter

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

2011: BuddyTV's 100 Sexiest Women

In 2011, Sarah Michelle Gellar was featured on BuddyTV's 100 Sexiest Women list, demonstrating her enduring appeal.

2012: Birth of her son

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

February 10, 2021: Support for Charisma Carpenter and distancing from Joss Whedon

On February 10, 2021, Sarah Michelle Gellar voiced her support for Charisma Carpenter after Carpenter's allegations of abuse against Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Gellar also stated her desire to not be forever associated with Joss Whedon.

January 18, 2023: Statement about not telling her full story

On January 18, 2023, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Sarah Michelle Gellar stated that she would never tell her full story, indicating a level of privacy and unresolved issues.