Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar has built an extensive career in film and television, with a notable emphasis on portraying strong female characters. Her early work includes a leading role in the 1992 teen serial "Swans Crossing," and her role as Kendall Hart in "All My Children," which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award in 1995. Gellar's breakthrough came with the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," earning her international recognition along with a Saturn Award and a Golden Globe nomination. Her filmography includes notable roles in films such as "I Know What You Did Last Summer," "Cruel Intentions," and the "Scooby-Doo" franchise. She has also explored voice acting in films, series, and video games including "Small Soldiers," "Robot Chicken," and "Call of Duty: Black Ops."

Aside from acting, Gellar has also made strides in the entrepreneurial world. She co-founded Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and authored a cookbook titled "Stirring Up Fun with Food." Her recent television roles include "Ringer," "The Crazy Ones," "Wolf Pack," and the upcoming "Dexter: Original Sin." In addition to her acting and entrepreneurial ventures, Gellar has served as a judge on "Star Search" in 2026.

Gellar's career has not only been productive, but also award-winning. She has accumulated a number of accolades including the Saturn Award for Best Genre Television Actress, the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress – Horror, and the People's Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a New Television Series, among others. She was also inducted into the Television Hall of Fame by the Online Film and Television Association for her role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."