Sarah Michelle Gellar Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children, Awards, Movies

Sarah Michelle Gellar is an acclaimed American actress who rose to fame for her iconic role as Buffy Summers in the hit television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Gellar made her acting debut at six, appearing in the 1983 TV film An Invasion of Privacy.

She landed several other television roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including parts in Crossbow, Swans Crossing, and General Hospital.

Profile

• Full Name: Sarah Michelle “Prinze” Gellar
• Stage Name: Sarah Michelle Gellar
• Born: April 14, 1977
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, United States.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Actress
• Height: 1.7m
• Parent: Rosellen Gellar and Arthur Gellar
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Freddie Prinze Jr. (m. 2002)
• Children: Charlotte Grace Prinze and Rocky James Prinze
• Relationship: Marriage
• Net Worth: $30 million

Early Life And Education

Sarah Michelle “Prinze” Gellar was born on April 14, 1977, in New York City, United States. She was born to her parents, Rosellen Gellar and Arthur Gellar. Her mother is a nursery school teacher, and her father is a garment worker.

When Gellar was 7 years old in 1984, her parents divorced, and she was raised by her mother on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. It is unclear if she has siblings, as their names are unknown to the media. Gellar received a partial scholarship to study at the Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, where she experienced bullying.

She then briefly attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts but dropped out due to acting obligations.

Gellar ultimately graduated from the Professional Children’s School. Gellar’s ethnicity is White, and she practises Christianity as her religion.

Career

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s career began at a young age, appearing in television commercials and soap operas. She debuted at age six in the television film An Invasion of Privacy (1983). Gellar gained recognition for her role as Kendall Hart on the soap opera All My Children (1990-1997), for which she won an Emmy Award.  

After her breakout role as the title character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gellar continued to act in films and television. She starred in the horror films I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) and Scream 2 (1997), the romantic comedies Cruel Intentions (1999) and Simply Irresistible (1999), and the live-action Scooby-Doo films (2002, 2004).

Her films have grossed over $570 million at the worldwide box office.

In addition to her acting work, Gellar has also ventured into entrepreneurship. In 2015, she co-founded Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company. In 2017, she released her own cookbook, Stirring Up Fun with Food.

Gellar has demonstrated versatility and longevity in her career, transitioning from child actor to award-winning soap opera star to successful film actress. Her entrepreneurial ventures have further diversified her accomplishments beyond the realm of acting.

Awards and Nominations

Sarah Michelle Gellar, best known for her iconic role as Buffy Summers in the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career.

Awards

• Saturn Award (for Best Genre Television Actress): Won for her role in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”
• Daytime Emmy Award (for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series): Won for her role in “All My Children”

Nominations

• Golden Globe Award (for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama): Nominated for her role in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”
• Teen Choice Awards: Received multiple nominations for her work in both television and film.
• Kids’ Choice Awards: Received multiple nominations for her work in television and film.
• MTV Movie Awards: Received multiple nominations for her work in film.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @sarahmgellar
• Facebook handle: Sarah Michelle Gellar
• Twitter handle: @SarahMGellar

Personal Life

Sarah Michelle Gellar is an American actress known for her iconic role as Buffy Summers in the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” She has been married to her longtime partner, Freddie Prinze Jr., since 2002.

The couple met on the set of the 1997 horror film “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and have been together ever since, celebrating over 20 years of marriage.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. have two children – a daughter named Charlotte Grace Prinze and a son named Rocky James Prinze. The family resides in Los Angeles, California, maintaining a strong and loving relationship.

Filmography

Television Series

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)   
• Ringer (2011-2012)   
• The Crazy Ones (2013-2014)   
• Wolf Pack (2023)   

Films

• I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)   
• Scream 2 (1997)   
• Cruel Intentions (1999)   
• Simply Irresistible (1999)   
• Scooby-Doo (2002)   
• Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)   
• The Grudge (2004)   
• Southland Tales (2006)   
• TMNT (2007)   
• Do Revenge (2022)   

Net Worth

Sarah Michelle Gellar is an American actress with an estimated net worth of around $30 million. This figure includes her combined wealth with her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr.

Gellar has accumulated her substantial net worth through a successful career in acting, starring in popular television shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and feature films such as “Cruel Intentions” and “The Grudge.”