Sarah Michelle Gellar reunites with her Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-star Alyson Hannigan as they attend the screening of hard-hitting new Lifetime movie Pretty Hurts
The pair have joined forces with GSK and Ask2BSure to raise awareness of the impact of meningitis with the new film, which focuses on a mother whose daughter is diagnosed with the disease.
And 28 years after making their debut in the iconic series, Sarah and Alyson were in high spirits as they posed for snaps together at the film's premiere, ahead of its broadcast on Lifetime on June 28.
Sarah, who played the titular vampire slayer, cut a stylish figure in a black strapless velvet jumpsuit, while Alyson, who played Willow Rosenberg, opted for a burgundy printed floral dress.
The film is alongside a partnership with Ask2BSure campaign, which encourages parents of teens and young adults ages 16-23 to start a conversation with their teen's doctor about meningitis and vaccination.
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Joining the pair was the film's star Haylie Duff, who cut a chic figure in a white blazer, loose-fitting jeans and cream heels.
As the newest spokesperson for the larger Ask2BSure campaign, Alyson shared she was moved to fron the campaign after hearing real stories of families impacted by meningitis.
She said: 'As a mom, I know how hard it can be to stay on top of everything, especially when it comes to my teen's health, and it is so important to ask the right questions about meningitis risk and vaccination.
'I'm proud to have joined the Ask2BSure campaign so that I can empower other parents to speak up and ask their teen's doctor for more information.'
It comes after it was revealed that the hotly-anticipated Buffy reboot has cast its new slayer with Sarah herself breaking the news to her new co-star.
The acclaimed actress revealed Ryan Kiera Armstrong, 15, been cast as the titular character in the reboot of the WB hit, that was originally the air from 1997 to 2003.
The casting decision came via a Zoom call in which Gellar asked Armstrong one very important question.
'Do you want to stand beside me and save the world?,' Gellar asked and Armstrong replied, 'I'm so honored, thank you for trusting me,' an elated Armstrong said through a mixture of tears and laughter.
'From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side,' Gellar said.
'To have that kind of emotional intelligence, and talent, at such a young age is truly a gift. The bonus is that her smile lights up even the darkest room.'
And it was Armstrong's elated and charming reaction to the news that captured the hearts of the Buffy fan universe who are largely on the new Slayer's side.
Sarah Michelle was 18 when she stepped into the Slayer's shoes.
Armstrong's breakthrough role came at the age of eight in 2019's The Art of Racing in the Rain opposite Amanda Seyfried.
Armstrong has also been busy in TV with a recurring role in Anne with an E on Netflix as well as FX's American Horror Story: Red Tide, Disney+'s Star Wars: Skeleton Crew with Jude Law and in a recurring role on Ethan Hawke's The Lowdown.
Ryan also stepped into the role Drew Barrymore once held in the remake of Firestarter in 2022.
Fans were divided over the casting of Armstrong - with some delighted at the new slayer and others citing Buffy lore, and wondering why all the Slayers were activated in season seven of Buffy the Vampire Slayer if they aren't going to be used now.
The new Buffy is a reboot of the popular WB series set in the present day. All those reactivated Slayers would be 22 years older than they were in the final season of the series in 2003.
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