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What Is Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Net Worth?
Sarah Michelle Gellar, an accomplished American actress, has a net worth of $30 million. This is a combined net worth with her husband, actor Freddie Prinze Jr.
Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Early Career and Rise to Fame
Sarah Michelle Gellar, born on April 14, 1977, on Long Island, New York, embarked on her career journey at a young age. Her early life was marked by her parents’ divorce when she was seven, leading her and her mother to relocate to Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Despite a demanding work schedule that often kept her away from regular classes, she successfully graduated from the Professional Children’s School in 1994. This was achieved through a guided study program during her senior year, accommodating her commitments to the show “All My Children.”
Gellar’s entry into the world of acting began at the tender age of four, following her discovery by an agent. She quickly became a recognizable face in numerous television commercials, one of which, a Burger King advertisement, stirred controversy and resulted in legal action. Her early film appearances included roles in “An Invasion of Privacy” (1983), “Over the Brooklyn Bridge” (1984), “Funny Farm” (1988), and “High Stakes” (1989). She also made guest appearances on television shows such as “Spenser: For Hire” and “Crossbow,” and featured in the miniseries “A Woman Named Jackie” (1991). Further showcasing her versatility, Gellar participated in stage productions, including a Broadway performance of “The Widow Claire” alongside Matthew Broderick and Eric Stoltz.
In 1992, Gellar secured a leading role in the syndicated series “Swans Crossing,” which, although short-lived, earned her two Young Artist Award nominations. Subsequently, she took on the role of Kendall Hart in the long-running soap opera “All My Children,” from 1993 to 1995. Her portrayal of Kendall Hart garnered her significant national recognition and a Daytime Emmy Award in 1995 for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series.
After her stint on “All My Children,” Gellar moved to Los Angeles, California, where she was cast as Buffy Summers in Joss Whedon’s television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” This role proved to be a turning point in her career, catapulting her to international stardom. The show, which aired from 1997 to 2003, spanned seven seasons and became a critical and commercial success. During her time on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Gellar received five Teen Choice Awards, the Saturn Award for Best Genre Television Actress – Television Series Drama, and a Golden Globe Award nomination.
Concurrent with her role on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Gellar actively pursued film projects. These included appearances in the slasher film “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (1997), which grossed $125 million against a $17 million budget; “Scream 2” (1997), which earned over $172 million worldwide; the romantic comedy “Simply Irresistible” (1999); “Cruel Intentions” (1999), which grossed $75 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; the independent drama “Harvard Man” (2001); and the live-action film “Scooby-Doo” (2002).
Following the conclusion of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Gellar continued to work in film, appearing in “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” (2004), “The Grudge” (2004), “Southland Tales” (2006), “The Return” (2006), “Suburban Girl” (2007), “The Air I Breathe” (2007), “Possession” (2009), “Veronika Decides To Die” (2009), “The Illusionauts” (2012), “Clerks III” (2022), and “Do Revenge” (2022). She also lent her voice to characters in the animated series “Robot Chicken” and made guest appearances on shows like “The Simpsons,” “American Dad!” and “God, the Devil and Bob.” She briefly returned to “All My Children.” Gellar also starred in The CW drama “Ringer” from 2011 to 2012, the CBS sitcom “The Crazy Ones” alongside Robin Williams from 2013 to 2014, and played a recurring character in the animated series “Star Wars Rebels.” Since then, she has appeared in “Those Who Can’t” (2016), and “The Big Bang Theory” (2019), and plays the main role in and executive produces the Paramount+ series “Wolf Pack.” Her consistent work has solidified her place in American pop culture and contributed significantly to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s net worth.
Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Business Ventures and Personal Life
Beyond her acting career, Sarah Michelle Gellar has ventured into the world of business. She is the co-founder of Foodstirs, a startup food crafting brand established in 2015 with entrepreneurs Galit Laibow and Greg Fleishman. Foodstirs offers organic baking mixes and kits, sold both online and in retail stores. By the end of 2017, the brand’s products were available in over 8,000 stores. In 2018, Foodstirs finalized a deal with Starbucks to feature its mug cake mixes in all Starbucks locations nationwide. Gellar is also the author of “Stirring up Fun with Food,” a cookbook co-written by Gia Russo and published in April 2017.
Sarah Michelle Gellar’s personal life is closely intertwined with her professional journey. She first met Freddie Prinze Jr. in 1997 on the set of “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” They began dating in 2000, became engaged in 2001, and married in 2002. They have two children and reside in Los Angeles, California. In 2007, for their fifth wedding anniversary, Gellar legally changed her name to Sarah Michelle Prinze. The couple has collaborated on several projects, including the films “Scooby-Doo” (2002) and “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” (2004), as well as the animated series “Star Wars Rebels.” Sarah Michelle Gellar’s net worth also benefits from these collaborations.
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s real estate portfolio includes notable properties. In 2001, they purchased a home in Bel-Air for $2.45 million. This expansive, 7,600-square-foot gated property features French doors and a shaded pool. In 2014, they listed the property for $5.45 million. In 2013, the couple acquired a property in Mandeville Canyon, Los Angeles, for $6.1 million. The three-story, 7,138-square-foot mansion, built in 2006, was briefly put back on the market for $7.9 million just six months later. However, it appears they decided to keep the home and continue to own it today. These real estate investments contribute to the combined Sarah Michelle Gellar’s net worth.
