Sarah Michelle Gellar Through the Years: Photos of the ‘Buffy’ Star Then & Now

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Elissa Anderson

April 14, 2023 10:00AM EDT

Sarah Michelle Gellar

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She captured our hearts first as Kendall on ‘All My Children’, and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s star power only soared from there. The talented actress made a name for herself in the nineties first as a soap opera mainstay, and then as ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’. A slew of iconic teen movies followed (‘Cruel Intentions’, ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’, and more) and she was a bonafide household name.

Through the years, Sarah linked up with frequent co-star Freddie Prinze Jr. (‘Scooby-Doo’, anyone?), marrying in 2002. The couple had two beautiful kids together: daughter Charlotte and son Rocky. Sarah and Freddie are still going strong to this day! To see more photos of Sarah Michelle Gellar through the years, scroll through this gallery.

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Sarah Michelle at Christian Siriano’s NYFW Show in 2020

Sarah Michelle at Christian Siriano’s NYFW Show in 2020 — Here, you can see Sarah Michelle Gellar looking stunning as always while attending Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2020 show at New York Fashion Week, in 2019. Her hair and makeup game was TOO good for the event!

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Sarah Michelle as a Teenager

Sarah Michelle as a Teenager — Sarah Michelle Gellar looks gorgeous in this glamorous shot taken in 1995, when she was just 18 years old. Her hair was done up in pageant curls.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Portrait

Sarah Michelle Gellar Portrait — Sarah Michelle Gellar poses in a moody portrait. Her long, sleek bob was very 2000s.

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‘Scream 2’

‘Scream 2’ — The call is coming from inside the house. Sarah Michelle Gellar appears in ‘Scream 2’.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy the Vampire Slayer — Sarah Michelle Gellar poses for a promotional still for ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’. She played Buffy Summers for seven seasons, from 1997 to 2003. It would be her career-defining role.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar at 1999 Academy Awards

Sarah Michelle Gellar at 1999 Academy Awards — Sarah Michelle Gellar looks radiant in a blue velvet dress for the 1999 Academy Awards. The neckline of the gown is oh-so nineties!

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Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2001 Golden Globes

Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2001 Golden Globes — Sarah Michelle Gellar stunned in a unique white and red gown, complete with a long shawl at the 2001 Golden Globes after party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Sarah Wynter frock featured a halter top with a tie at the bust.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar in ‘Scooby Doo’

Sarah Michelle Gellar in ‘Scooby Doo’ — Sarah Michelle Gellar poses in character as Daphne in the 2002 movie ‘Scooby Doo’. L-R with her: Freddie Prinze Jr. as Fred, Linda Cardellini as Velma, and Matthew Lillard as Shaggy.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2004 MTV Europe Awards

Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2004 MTV Europe Awards — Sarah Michelle Gellar stunned at the 2004 MTV Europe Awards in a flowing white mermaid gown with a halter neckline. She looked like an angel!

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Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2005 CFDA Awards

Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2005 CFDA Awards — Sarah Michelle Gellar matched her chocolate brown dress to her hair while walking the carpet at the 2005 CFDA Awards. Isn’t she beautiful?

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Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2007 Chanel Cruise Show

Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2007 Chanel Cruise Show — Sarah Michelle Gellar went for high fashion while arriving at the 2007/8 Chanel Cruise Show presented by Karl Lagerfeld. The gold and black dress and purse were so of the moment.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2008 Met Gala

Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2008 Met Gala — Sarah Michelle Gellar didn’t exactly follow the dress code for the 2008 Met Gala, which was ‘Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy.’ But she still looked like a million bucks in this strapless black dress!

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Pregnant Sarah Michelle Gellar Shops in Santa Monica

Pregnant Sarah Michelle Gellar Shops in Santa Monica — A very pregnant Sarah Michelle Gellar strolls around LA in 2009 wearing this adorable green and black midi with a matching sweater. She was getting in a shopping trip before her due date.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Attends 2011 CW Upfronts

Sarah Michelle Gellar Attends 2011 CW Upfronts — Sarah Michelle Gellar mixed business and fashion for a cute outfit at the 2011 CW Upfront Presentation. She went for a classic black blazer paired with a pink dress and peep-toe sandals.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar & Daughter Charlotte Out & About

Sarah Michelle Gellar & Daughter Charlotte Out & About — Sarah Michelle Gellar is seen here taking her young daughter, Charlotte Prinze, on an outing in LA. Little Charlotte looked adorable with her monkey backpack and leopard shirt.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar at ‘The Late Show’ in 2013

Sarah Michelle Gellar at ‘The Late Show’ in 2013 — Sarah Michelle Gellar channeled old Hollywood glam in a peplum mini dress for an appearance on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ in 2013. She paired the Jexica dress with gold pumps.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar in 2015

Sarah Michelle Gellar in 2015 — Sarah Michelle Gellar got businessy while discussing her company Foodstirs at the 2015 AOL Build Speaker Series. All black is totally chic.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Attends #BlogHer16 Experts Among Us

Sarah Michelle Gellar Attends #BlogHer16 Experts Among Us — Sarah Michelle Gellar struts her stuff at the #BlogHer16 Experts Among Us event in Los Angeles, rocking a casual black dress. Her heels, however? All drama.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards

Sarah Michelle Gellar at the 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards — Sarah Michelle Gellar looks red hot while walking the carpet at the American Humane Hero Dog Awards! Her lace dress was the highlight of the red carpet.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Attends Christian Siriano at NYFW

Sarah Michelle Gellar Attends Christian Siriano at NYFW — Sarah Michelle Gellar looked effortlessly chic in metallic pinstripes while attending Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2020 show at New York Fashion Week. Wow!

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Plays With Her Dog

Sarah Michelle Gellar Plays With Her Dog — Sarah Michelle Gellar and her dog, Kumi, boost the Stonyfield Organic #PlayFree initiative by tagging her local park to their pesticide portal. How cute is this duo?

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Sarah Michelle Gellar in 2021

Sarah Michelle Gellar in 2021 — Sarah Michelle Gellar poses at the backstage portrait studio at the iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball presented by Capital One at The Forum in Inglewood, California on Dec. 3, 2021. Her cropped sweater was a great holiday look.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar in 2022

Sarah Michelle Gellar in 2022 — Flower power! Sarah Michelle Gellar strikes a pose in a one-shouldered floral frock during The Little Market International Women’s Day in La on Mar. 8, 2022. Pointy pink heels and a faded moss bag tied the look together.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar at the ”Wolf Pack’ premiere

Sarah Michelle Gellar at the ”Wolf Pack’ premiere — Sarah Michelle Gellar, wearing Oscar De La Renta. She was at the ‘Wolf Pack’ premiere in Los Angeles, CA.

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Sarah Makes an Appearance at ‘The View’

Sarah Makes an Appearance at ‘The View’ — Sarah Michelle Gellar arrives for an appearance on ‘The View’ on January 24, 2023 in New York City. The stylish actress wore an oversized black suit with statement platforms and a black and white striped top. She finished off the look with earrings and her famous smile.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Ahead of an Appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’

Sarah Michelle Gellar Ahead of an Appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ — Sarah Michelle Gellar was seen leaving her hotel for ‘The Tonight Show’ on
31 Jan 2023 in NYC. She wore a chic white skirt with a thigh high slit and a gorgeous white coat as she stepped out for the evening appearance. The whole look was finished with sexy strappy heels and a black blouse.

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