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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Actress known for her role in a hit supernatural TV show from the 90s emerges in NYC... can you guess who?
An actress who is known for her iconic role in a supernatural horror TV series from the 1990s was spotted enjoying a rare outing in New York City this week. The star also had the chance to portray the same character in a sequel series to the hit show, which famously premiered on The WB in 1997. She kicked off her successful career in the entertainment industry in the 90s when she appeared in an episode of Baywatch. Over the years, the Hollywood actress has worked alongside a number of celebrities such as Sylvester Stallone, Kristen Bell and Jason Statham. Along with a thriving television career, the star has also jumped onto the big screen for a variety of film projects as well. Can you guess who it is? It is Charisma Carpenter from Buffy The Vampire Slayer. The 55-year-old actress played the character of Cordelia Chase in Buffy The Vampire Slayer for three seasons before taking on the same role in the spinoff series Angel. She was spotted on a rare outing in NYC on Thursday as she took a summer stroll in the East Village. Carpenter - who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday - was stylishly casual in a short-sleeved, printed shirt as well as a pair of loose-fitting denim jeans. She additionally slipped into a pair of comfy sneakers and draped a blue leash over her arm while walking her adorable dog. Charisma's long brunette locks were parted to the side and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves. The star completed the ensemble by sporting a pair of fashionable brown shades as she held a conversation on the phone. Carpenter's latest outing comes not long after she opened up about the Buffy The Vampire Slayer sequel series that is currently in development at Hulu. She was spotted on a rare outing in NYC on Thursday as she took a summer stroll in the East Village Carpenter - who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday - was stylishly casual in a short-sleeved, printed shirt as well as a pair of loose-fitting denim jeans Sarah Michelle Gellar - who played the titular character in the original show - is slated to reprise the role in the upcoming project. Back in February, it was reported that a pilot has officially been ordered by Hulu with Chloe Zhao set to direct, per Deadline. Earlier this month, Carpenter opened up about her hopes that her character could also be seen once again in the spinoff series. During an interview with IGN, the star expressed: 'I am so excited for fans, and I know it will be fantastic because of who's involved. 'To see this actually happen for the fans makes me thrilled. I am so hopeful to be included, for Cordelia to be a part of this new iteration.' Charisma played Cordelia Chase in the original Buffy The Vampire Slayer series for three seasons. She went on to portray the same character in the spinoff series Angel - which also starred David Boreanaz. However, after the fourth season, her character had been killed off and the actress later claimed that the show's creator Joss Whedon - who was also behind Buffy - had done so because she had a baby. In 2021, she also accused Whedon of creating a 'toxic' work environment and 'abusing his power.' She released a lengthy statement on X (formerly Twitter at the time) in solidarity with actor Ray Fisher - who had previously accused Whedon of 'abuse' and 'unacceptable behavior' while on the set of Justice League in 2017. During her conversation with IGN, Charisma talked about her character's death in Angel and how she could potentially reprise the role in the reboot series. 'I don't know really what to make of it,' she explained. 'I'm sure there are caveats - Cordelia died on Angel not on Buffy. 'I don't know what that means for Cordelia specifically - but I'm hopeful that it includes Cordelia obviously, it would be a dream to be included, and it would just be so poetic for that to occur, and for it to occur with this group.' When the outlet commented that she should return to the world of Buffy, Carpenter said, 'Listen, you're not gonna get an argument out of me. 'Because the way it went down for her was just - without using inflammatory language - just was not... she was built up so big, she'd grown so much, she'd had this remarkable journey, and for her to go out the way that she did just felt so unjust.' She later gave credit to the character of Cordelia and stated that playing the role also changed her as a person. 'I'm 1,000% who I am today because of that character. I used to be a lot more demure, a lot more of a people-pleaser, a lot less outspoken, a lot smaller. Cordelia has informed who I am in a very big way. 'She brought out, in me, a side I didn't know existed, but that's what happens when you play a character for nearly 10 years,' the star added. Carpenter kicked off her professional acting career in 1994 when she appeared in one episode of Baywatch. Three years later she was cast in Buffy and later the spinoff series Angel until her exit from the show in 2003. She went on to take in smaller roles in other shows including Charmed and Veronica Mars. Charisma later jumped onto the big screen in the movie The Expendables (2010) and the sequel two years later. The actress was previously married to Damian Hardy from 2002 until their divorce was finalized in 2008. The former couple welcomed a son during the course of their marriage - and he will occasionally appear on Carpenter's Instagram account.
Newsweek
21 hours ago
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- Newsweek
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Reboot Adds Five New Cast Members
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reboot pilot at Hulu is rounding out its main cast. According to a new report from Variety, five actors have been added to the roster. Read More: 'Friday the 13th' Prequel Series Casts Jason Vorhees 'Buffy' Reboot Casts Faly Rakotohavana, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Ava Jean, Sarah Bock & Daniel Di Tomasso via @Deadline — Brad Gentry (@Gentryland) July 24, 2025 The new cast members are Sarah Bock ("Severance," "Bruiser") as Gracie, Jack Cutmore-Scott ("Frasier," "Tenet") as Mr. Burke, Ava Jean ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Love Kills") as Larkin, Faly Rakotohavana ("Nightmare Cinema," "The Mick") as Hugo, and Daniel di Tomasso ("Witches of East End," "Major Crimes") as Abe. Sarah Michelle Gellar Stars In "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" in 1999. Sarah Michelle Gellar Stars In "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" in 1999. Getty One interesting thing of note is how some of the character names line-up with an early, and supposedly debunked, report. It was previously reported that the Slayer's name in the reboot would be Nova and she would have a pair of friends: Hugo and Gracie. Hugo was described as an "out and proud" nerd from a wealthy family, while Gracie was described as an acolyte of Gellar's Buffy. However, Gellar later debunked these reports, calling them "fake." However, according to the new story from Variety, Sarah Bock's characters is named Gracie, while Faly Rakotohavana will be playing a character named Hugo. These five additions to the cast represent the first casting news for the "Buffy" reboot since it was announced Ryan Kiera Armstrong had been tapped to play the new Slayer in May. Sarah Michelle Gellar announced Armstrong had been cast through a video on Instagram, and captioned the video with "I want to introduce you to @ryankarmstrong From the moment I saw Ryan's audition, I knew there was only one girl that I wanted by my side. 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. Welcome to #NewSunnydale #btvs." There's also been a good deal of speculation about who else from the original series might return for the "Buffy" reboot. That speculation only intensified in June when Gellar was quoted saying she wanted to bring back dead characters. "It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original," Gellar said. "We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well." More TV: 'Assassin's Creed' Live-Action Series Greenlit at Netflix 'Stranger Things 5' Trailer Teases an Explosive Climax
Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Sarah Michelle Gellar dishes on her shock I Know What You Did Last Summer cameo
Sarah Michelle Gellar has revealed if she is in I Know What You Did Last Summer redo. On Thursday the 48-year-old blonde came clean about her participation that stars her husband Freddie Prinze Jr. Turns out the Buffy The Vampire Slayer did indeed shoot scenes for the highly anticipated reboot. 'Spoiler alert ‼️ Helen Shivers is still dead,' Gellar began her caption. 'When anyone asked me if I was going to be in the new @ikwydlsmovie I never lied. I always answered 'I am dead,'' noted the Hollywood veteran. 'And honestly I didn't see how I could be in the movie until @jennkaytin and @samlansky pitched me that crazy dream sequence with @madelyncline I still can't believe we were able to keep is a secret.' Gellar finished with: 'Long live dead Helen Shivers the og Croaker Queen.' Her pal Lisa Rinna commented: 'Once a queen, always a queen, honey.' Heather Graham hit the like button. Geller and Prinze, 49, met on the set of 1999's I Know What You Did Last Summer. The action star revealed on social media in November 2024 that she was with Prinze in Australia for production on the fright flick. Geller's Helen Shivers was killed in the 90s film. Prinze, 49, reprises his role as Ray Bronson and Jennifer Love Hewitt, 46, returns as Julie James. Geller also admitted the long awaited Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot was also in the works, but said she wasn't allowed to talk about any details. 'We won't do it until we know we're 100-percent ready and we're confident that we are giving you something that the audience is asking for, that's also original in its own right.' The rebooted Buffy will make it to the small screen sometime in 2026. The new I Know What You Did Last Summer debuted in theaters July 18. Meanwhile, Hewitt's return to I Know What You Did Last Summer came down to a deep 'love' of the horror franchise. The 45-year-old actress is reprising her role as Julie James nearly 30 years after first appearing in the iconic teen slasher, and has now credited the new film's creative team with bringing the franchise back with a lot of heart. She told Variety of director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and co-writer Sam Lansky: 'What was very apparent from the word 'Go' is how much both of them loved the original movie. 'I feel like, if you're going to go back and make something new but pay homage to an original, you have to love it. You have to understand it. 'So, I was just blown away and it meant a lot to me.' The new instalment, set for release in 2025, follows a fresh group of teenagers in Southport, North Carolina, who are stalked by a copycat killer after a deadly accident. Jennifer's character Julie is contacted by the young group and asked for help – drawing her and fellow survivor Ray Bronson, played by Prinze Jr., back into the chaos of their past. Jennifer last played Julie in the 1998 sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. She was not involved in the 2006 direct-to-video follow-up or the 2021 reboot series. Kaytin and Sam offered a different approach, directly continuing the storyline of the original 1997 film. The creative team behind the project involved Jennifer in shaping Julie's character in the present day – a trauma expert and professor, recently divorced from Ray and determined never to return to Southport. The actress added: 'They allowed space for me to know her better than anyone, which was so kind because they didn't have to do that. 'I felt very seen as somebody who had created her the first time.' Julie plays a major role in the second and third acts of the film, mentoring Ava = played by Chase Sui Wonders – and helps to unmask two killers. The film also brings back Brandy Norwood as Karla, Julie's college roommate from I Still Know, in a surprise credits scene teasing yet another chapter in the series.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Curse of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fans rejoice as cult 90s show reboots - but series could be marred by its complicated post-Me Too legacy, 'toxic' accusations and cast tragedy
Ever since its last episode aired more than two decades ago, Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans have been hoping for a reboot and, in February, their prayers were answered. The era-defining show, set in the fictional town of Sunnydale in California, announced that it was making a surprise comeback via streaming platform Hulu, with lead actress Sarah Michelle Gell ar, now 48, reprising her famous role as Buffy Summers. Despite previously shutting down suggestions she'd revive her career-defining role, the actress and mother-of-two has had a change of heart - and teased fans with an Instagram snap suggesting she was at a table read for the pilot of a new series. She wrote 'Baby steps' in the caption. Fans of the series, which originally aired between 1997 and 2003, said they were 'crying, screaming, laughing and throwing up' after seeing Gellar's post. But despite achieving cult status, the hit series now has a complicated legacy among fans after being marred with allegations of abusive behaviour onset and 'toxic' plotlines as many aspects of the show are viewed very differently in a post-Me Too era. Among the figures whose reputations have been sullied are the show's creator Joss Whedon - who was accused by cast members of being 'casually cruel' amid other allegations - and Nicholas Brendon, who plays Buffy's best friend, Xander. Characters who were first written more than 20 years ago are now accused by a modern-day audience of displaying 'toxic masculinity' - while troubling scenes depicting sexual violence make for uncomfortable viewing. It seems the show's creators are aware of the difficulties facing the series as it's revived in the modern day, as a new director, Buffy super fan Chloe Zhao has been enlisted to take over. Sandollar, which produced the original series and its spin-off Angel, will again look after the reboot, with Dolly Parton listed as an executive producer. The series too, will look different to the original. Instead of focusing on Buffy Summers, the reboot will follow a new slayer entirely, to be played by 15-year-old actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong. Tragically Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Buffy's younger sister Dawn in the original series, will be a notable absence in the reboot after her sudden death at the age of 39 in February. And it remains uncertain if other cast members will return for a reboot after facing difficulties in their personal lives and becoming vocal critics of conditions on set the first time around. As production finally begins starts for the long-awaited Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival - albeit in 'baby steps', the show must first grapple with its complicated legacy... Sexism and diversity rows When it hit screens in the late 90s, Buffy was ground breaking in many ways; it featured a female heroine who was skilled in martial arts to defeat 'bad guys', and Willow and Tara's relationship was widely considered the first recurring all-female couple to appear on a TV series. However, as years have passed since the series aired, it has received more and more criticism over a lack of diversity in other areas; while also being slammed for promoting toxic masculinity in male characters - some of whom were presented as heartthrobs. Best friend and side-kick Xander, played by Nicholas Brendon, posed as the typical 'nice guy' but could scarcely walk the streets without ogling or pestering passing women. In one scene in the pilot episode, Buffy drops her books, to which Xander responds by saying 'Can I have you? Oh I mean, can I help you?' - in a slip of the tongue that seems to plague his character throughout all seven seasons of the show. It's a characteristic that has been criticised as anti-feminist by the show's modern viewers. The overall depiction of female characters on the show has sparked furious debate among fans, with some branding the portrayals as sexist, while others say they are empowering. Series six of the show depicted two prominent female characters indulging in 'evil' behaviour after suffering tragedy as they went on vengeful rampages. The notion of female characters 'spiralling' into violence and vengeance led to criticism that the plot was misogynistic - something that the show's creators addressed years later. Both lead show-runner Marti Noxon and Whedon came under fire from fans over the portrayal of the characters; prompting Whedon to respond to such criticisms on a fan forum. Taking to the Bronze Posting Board on the Buffy website before the age of social media, Whedon admitted 'mistakes' in making the series, but insisted he did not 'neglect' female characters. Whedon was further criticised by fans for a lack of diversity among the characters, with only a handful of people of colour ever appearing on the show (many of whom feature for only a brief time). Besides short appearances from Bianca Lawson, who played Kendra Young, Buffy's short-lived fellow Slayer who was killed off in the second season after just three episodes; and Ara Celi, who played the Inca Mummy Girl in one episode of season two - women of colour were essentially non-existent. Season seven brought a little more diversity to the cast when Potential Slayers, or slayers-in-training, were introduced into the cast - but it was right at the end of the show's time on TV. 'Disturbing' plot line Throughout its seven seasons, Buffy the Vampire Slayer tackled dark and demonic themes. But one particularly shocking scene left many viewers horrified when it aired. 'Seeing Red', an episode in series six of the show, depicts a lovesick Spike vying for Buffy's affections as he begs for her forgiveness after sleeping with her friend Anya. However, after tracking her down to a bathroom, Spike's pining turns to violence as he attempts to rape his love interest when she pushes him away. The 60 second-long scene, in which Buffy, screaming and crying, attempts to wrestle off a particularly aggressive Spike who wants to 'make her feel it', makes for deeply uncomfortable viewing and has been branded 'toxic' by fans on Reddit forums. For its contemporary audience, the scene was shocking. However as time has passed, it has become ever steeped in controversy for its portrayal of toxic masculinity and romanticising an abusive dynamic. And it's not just viewers who were left reeling by the scene. James Marsters, who plays Spike, himself described filming the scene as a 'personal hell' and revealed it led him to seek therapy. Speaking on Michael Rosenbaum's Inside of You podcast, he said: 'It's a problematic scene for a lot of people who like the show. And it's the darkest professional day of my life.' He revealed the idea had spawned from a writers' meeting in which people around the table were asked to draw on their own 'dark secrets' as inspiration for plots. He said it had been a female writer's idea to add the scene to the script, after she recalled an incident where she'd returned to an ex's house after being dumped - in the hopes of sleeping with him to 'fix' their breakup. 'She kind of forced herself and he had to physically remove her from the premises, and that was one of the most painful memories of that time of her life,' James continued. While he wasn't comfortable with the plot, Marsters insisted he was contractually obliged to go ahead with filming. In a 2023 interview, Gellar, revealed she had re-watched the series that launched her career with her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr. and their children, Charlotte and Rocky - but they skipped 'Seeing Red'. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, she said: 'I have trouble with [season] six. It wasn't appropriate for them at the time, and I just don't want to re-watch it.' Writing for the BBC, journalist Hannah Flint described the highly criticised plot of Seeing Red as a subtle foreshadowing of the allegations against Whedon which later emerged. She wrote: 'In hindsight, the treatment of women in season six seemed to foreshadow the allegations subsequently made against him by female cast members about his behaviour during the making of the show.' Michelle Trachtenberg's untimely death Trachtenberg was a huge character in the original series, as Buffy's abruptly introduced younger sister, Dawn Summers. Despite indicating she'd be interested in a potential revival of her character, Trachtenberg was never able to see it through - as just weeks later, in February, she was found dead in her New York City apartment at the age of 39. News of her death rocked the entire world, from Hollywood to beyond. Initially, police sources confirmed to ABC News that Trachtenberg - who also starred in Gossip Girl as Georgina - died of natural causes following a liver transplant. It was later found that the talented actress had died from complications caused by diabetes, according to the New York City medical examiner's office. Officers did not perform a post-mortem examination, but said that toxicology tests determined Trachtenberg's cause of death. Tragically, insiders revealed to that Trachtenberg had been plotting her upcoming role as Dawn before her untimely death. 'Michelle Trachtenberg was in talks to return to Buffy the reboot and she was incredibly hopeful about it,' a source said. The insider noted that the drama's lead actress Sarah Michelle Gellar was especially keen to bring the actress back to play her younger sister onscreen. They revealed that friends of the actress had been aware of her health issues and had hoped that her return to work could help her. 'She was a pivotal role in the original and everyone was aware of her recent health struggles,' the source said. 'They were hoping that, perhaps, casting her as Sarah's sister in a reboot would help her overcome any issues she was having. She was not cast out by any means.' The insider noted: 'It is still in early stages, but the reboot will feel her void. Fans were hopeful that she would be cast and Michelle expressed interest and excitement at the opportunity.' After nearly five months after she passed away, Trachtenberg's boyfriend opened up about her death. Talent agent Jay Cohen, 63, shared a post to mark a milestone anniversary for his health when he was asked by a fan to 'talk' about Trachtenberg. He simply replied: 'One day soon! I'm very sorry [heartbreak emoji]' Another user apparently pointed out that it was 'not cool' to ask Cohen about his late girlfriend but he gracefully replied: 'Thank you, it's OK comes from the right place. Michelle was loved by so many.' Allegations against Joss Whedon Buffy the Vampire Slayer aired its final episode back in 2003; but it wasn't until 18 years later in 2021 that allegations of 'cruelty' emerged against Joss Whedon. The allegations came about when Charisma Carpenter (who played Cordelia in Buffy) claimed on X/Twitter that Whedon 'abused his power on a number of occasions' and that his behaviour intensified her 'performance anxiety' and worked to 'disempower me and alienate me from my peers'. She said his creating a 'toxic' and 'hostile' work environment 'triggered a chronic physical condition from which I still suffer.' According to the actress, Whedon made 'ongoing, passive-aggressive threats' to fire her, and after she became pregnant, called her 'fat' to colleagues - later asking in a private meeting whether she was 'going to keep it'. The claim triggered an outpouring of similar allegations from other cast members, with Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Buffy's sister Dawn, telling of an onset 'rule' by which Whedon was not allowed to be alone in a room with her. Amber Benson, who played Tara Maclay, added to Carpenter's claim, saying there was a 'toxic environment'. She added: 'There was a lot of damage done during that time and many of us are still processing it twenty plus years later.' She told Digital Spy that during filming for the finale of season five, Whedon had pulled her aside to tell her: 'Hey! Guess what? It's so exciting! We're going to kill your character!' Backing her castmates, Gellar also issued a statement via Instagram. She wrote: 'While I am proud to have my name associated with Buffy Summers, I don't want to be forever associated with the name Joss Whedon.' Rumours also resurfaced that Whedon had had romantic affairs with cast members, which were said to have contributed to his divorce in 2012. Buffy wasn't the only set on which Whedon was accused of inappropriate behaviour. The same year, Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot made fresh claims against the director, saying he had turned on her when she questioned new lines of dialogue he had given her superhero character. A witness said that after one clash, Whedon told her to 'shut up and say the lines', and warned her that he had the power to 'make her look incredibly stupid'. At the time, Gadot told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement: 'I had my issues with [Whedon] and Warner Bros handled it in a timely manner.' After being hit with multiple allegations of 'toxic' behaviour and work environments, Whedon remained silent until January 2021, when he addressed Israeli actress Gadot's claims. In an interview with New York Magazine, the director said her accusations were a 'misunderstanding' as 'English is not her first language'. Addressing the allegations made against him by Buffy cast members, Whedon acknowledged that he had not been as 'civilised' back then. 'I was young,' he said. 'I yelled, and sometimes you had to yell. This was a very young cast, and it was easy for everything to turn into a cocktail party.' He told the publication he would never intentionally humiliate anyone. 'If I am upsetting somebody, it will be a problem for me. I know I would get angry, but I was never physical with people.' He vehemently denied Carpenter's claim that he had called her 'fat' while she was pregnant. He insisted that he had no idea what Trachtenberg was referring to in regards the 'rule' about the two not being allowed in the same room together. In the same interview, he said he felt 'f*****g terrible' about other claims made about affairs with female cast members. The director insisted he felt he 'had' to sleep with them and felt 'powerless' to resist. As early as 2017, four years before cast members spoke out about Whedon, the director's ex-wife, Kai Cole, accused him of pretending to be a 'feminist' to disguise his deception The director has not worked professionally in the industry since 2021, and many from Buffy's extensive fanbase have claimed the allegations have sullied the glittering reputation of the hit show. Nicholas Brendon's multiple arrests Buffy's best friend Xander Harris was a bumbling, adorable, floppy-haired young man trying to find his way in the world. But since the show ended in 2003, Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander, has faced several woes in his life off screen. A year after the show ended, in 2004, he checked himself into rehab for alcohol problems. 'After realising that I had a disease that was taking control of my life, I decided that the best way for me to regain my health was to enter a treatment facility,' he said at the time. Just six years later, he returned to rehab after being tasered by police and charged with vandalism, resisting arrest and battery against a police officer. Afterwards, he pleaded no contest and was sentenced to probation and community service. In October 2014, he was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts: malicious injury to property and restraining or obstructing officers, in Boise, Idaho. Police arrived at a hotel after reports of disturbance with Brendon 'showed signs of intoxication and repeatedly refused officers commands to stay seated while officers tried to speak to witnesses.' When he was placed in custody, he reportedly tried to walk away. In a similar incident in February 2015, he was placed under arrest for allegedly drunkenly trashing a hotel room in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, following the break down of his marriage. Two more arrests followed that year, one for allegedly flipping a hotel bedsmashing a porcelain figure, pulling the phone out of the wall and clogging the toilet, and another for public intoxication. Despite another stint in rehab, Brendon was again arrested later that year after grabbing his girlfriend by the throat, taking her car keys and smashing her cell phone in an attempt to stop her from leaving him. He was then treated for 90-days in a treatment facility for depression, and told Dr. Phil during an interview that he'd had 'failed attempts at suicide'. And yet the spiral continued, with the actor being arrested in 2017 after allegedly attacking his girlfriend in a California hotel room. In May 2019, he was charged with domestic violence for the incident and was sentenced to three years probation. After several tumultuous years, Brendon appears to be living a more settled life in LA now, posting updates to fans on his Instagram account.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Jennifer Love Hewitt says she has 'not talked' to Sarah Michelle Gellar since she was 18 amid feud rumors
Print Close By Ashley Hume Published July 19, 2025 Jennifer Love Hewitt revealed she hasn't spoken to Sarah Michelle Gellar for almost three decades, breaking her silence on rumors of a feud with her "I Know What You Did Last Summer" co-star. In a recent interview with Vulture, the 46-year-old actress downplayed online speculation of a falling out with Gellar, 48. However, Hewitt shared that she hadn't seen or communicated with Gellar, 48, since she was 18 when the hit 1997 slasher film was released. "I honestly don't even know what that was or how that all came to be," Hewitt said of the rumored bad blood between her and the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alum. "I just think people don't want the narrative to be easy," she added. "Why do we always have to be against each other and out for each other? JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT SLAMS AGEISM IN HOLLYWOOD, SAYS 'IT'S HURTFUL' TO FEEL REJECTED "I haven't seen Sarah," the former "Party of Five" star added. "Literally, we've not talked since I saw her at 18 years old when the first movie came out. That's why it's so funny to me. People were like, 'Say something back.' And I'm like, 'What am I going to say? I've not seen her.' On my side, we're good. I have no idea where this is coming from." Hewitt played the lead character of Julie James in "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and reprised her role in the 1998 sequel, "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer." The actress made a surprise return to the franchise in its fourth installment, "I Know What You Did Last Summer," which was released Friday. Gellar's husband, Freddie Prinze Jr.,, who portrayed Julie's love interest, Ray Bronson, in the original films, also reprised his role in the 2025 sequel. Neither star appeared in the direct-to-video 2006 standalone sequel, "I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer," or the short-lived 2022 TV series, "I Know What You Did Last Summer." Gellar and Ryan Phillipe co-starred in the original movie alongside Hewitt and Prinze Jr. However, they did not return for the following "I Know What You Did Last Summer" projects after the first movie since both of their characters, beauty queen Helen Shivers and boyfriend Barry Cox were killed off. However, Gellar made a brief cameo appearance during a dream sequence in the latest installment. On Monday, "The Ghost Whisperer" star accompanied Prinze Jr. to the premiere of the movie, which was also attended by Hewitt. During Hewitt's interview with Vulture ahead of the premiere, the actress was asked if she planned to see Gellar at the event. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I hope so," she told the outlet. After the premiere, social media users pointed out that Gellar and Hewitt did not appear in red carpet photos together. After being questioned by fans about the rumored feud, Gellar later confirmed she didn't encounter Hewitt at the event, though she praised her former co-star. "For everyone asking - I never got to see @jenniferlovehewitt who is fantastic in the movie.," Gellar wrote on Instagram. "I was inside with my kids when the big carpet happened. And unfortunately JLH didn't come to the after party. "If you have ever been to one of these it's crazy," she added. "I sadly didn't get pics with most of the cast. But that doesn't change how amazing I think they all are. Unfortunately some things happen only in real life and not online" Speculation of a feud between actresses began to swirl in December 2024, when Gellar was asked by an "Extra" reporter about Hewitt's potential return for the 2025 movie. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I have nothing to do with that," she said before abruptly ending the interview. Gellar later took to her Instagram story to explain her response was due to her wariness over violating a non-disclosure agreement that prohibited her from spoiling casting announcements. "Aspiring actors, please note: This 'deer in the headlights' reaction is perfect for when you are excited to see so many old friends in one project but have already stupidly forgotten what NDA means once this month," she wrote alongside a photo taken on the movie's set. That same month, Hewitt confirmed she would be reprising her role in the sequel with a post on Instagram. In April, Gellar further fueled speculation of bad blood between her and Hewitt when she shared the trailer for 2025's "I Know What You Did Last Summer," tagging members of the main cast, including Prinze Jr., Madelyn Cline, Gabbriette Bechtel, Sarah Pidgeon and Chase Sui Wonders and director/screenwriter Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and co-screenwriter Sam Lansky but notably leaving out Hewitt. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP While some fans on social media took the omission as a definitive sign of a feud between the stars, a few Reddit commentators noted that Hewitt has activated an Instagram feature that prevents her account from being tagged by other users. Print Close URL
