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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Michelle Gellar Got Hilariously Real About Wanting to Return For Scream 7: ‘I'm Waiting On A Call'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's a great time to be a fan of horror, with a slew of upcoming scary movies, including some major '90s franchises, returning to the big screen soon. Two of those big hitters are I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream. And both properties shared one of the biggest It Girls of the time, Sarah Michelle Gellar. However, she was killed off in both series. Now, after it was confirmed she won't be in IKWYDLS after a failed pitch to return, she's humorously holding out hope of joining ranks with other deceased Scream alums. As the world continues to ponder what Scream 7 will be about after the years of turbulence surrounding the coming installment, Gellar is waiting for her call to head back into Ghostface's world. While at the premiere of the 2025 movie schedule's Pretty Hurts, the 48-year-old revealed her wish after mishearing a question about another stellar '90s show that's getting a revival, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She shared with ET that she tried to revive her college-aged sorority girl from the Scream sequel, but to no avail: No, I'm not in Scream, I tried to get in Scream, but nobody wanted me. While I know the Cruel Intentions actress had a relatively minor role in 1997's Scream 2, it would've been real fun to see SMG reprise her character in at least one of the franchise's following blockbusters. However, when it comes to Scream 7, as far as she knows, Cici will not be back. Over the last few years, we've seen one of the best horror franchises pivot into new territory after dropping Melissa Barrera and the exits of Jenna Ortega and the now former director Christopher Landon. With the new ground, it brought back legacy stars like Neve Campbell and many more, which signaled to the Scooby-Doo actress to shoot her shot. She shared that she kept waiting on the phone to ring, but it never came: They're bringing everybody back. I kept thinking I would get a call. I didn't get a call. Again, it's been a whirlwind to hear about production and what will be waiting for the fans as they make their way to the theaters for this upcoming Scream flick. The familiar faces paired with bold claims about 7's Ghostface make it seem like the 2026 film will be a major chapter of the franchise. Yet, as the seventh title continued to mysteriously move ahead, it left many of us confused, including the Ready or Not 2 actress. She wryly marveled that some of the top-tier killed-off characters were picked up to fill out the cast, while she wasn't. Gellar finished her comment by publicly stating she's still open to jumping back into the Woodsboro world: There's a lot of people that died in all the Scream movies that are back. Skeet [Ulrich], [Matthew] Lillard, I'm just saying, I'm waiting for my call. It's true, many past stars have been tapped to rejoin Sydney Prescott's world, including Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Scott Foley, Courteney Cox and David Arquette. With Scream challenging all the norms of the genre, wouldn't there be a small space to add the passed Cici Cooper? This is just one small pitch from an SMG and Wes Craven fan; there's still time after all. Regardless, the question remains: how exactly will the fallen be included in Scream 7 since they all seemingly died? Who knows, but we know Gellar isn't on that call sheet (though at least a few of us are holding on hope after her announcement). Until someone on production picks up the phone and calls her, we can relieve her small arc by watching the Scream movies again.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sarah Michelle Gellar Celebrates Her 'Tribe' for Helping Her Succeed as a Working Mom
Even the rich and famous need an extra hand when raising kids, according to Sarah Michelle Gellar, who is opening up about how much extra help she needs raising her kids as a working mom. The 48-year-old got very candid about how much she relies on her nearest and dearest to step in when she can't be around during a recent appearance, telling People magazine just how grateful she is to have so many people willing to step in and help out. Related: Sarah Michelle Gellar Goes Into Full Mom Mode When Son Takes It a Little Too Far Dancing on the Megatron at Chiefs vs. Chargers Game Gellar chatted with the magazine while attending the Ask2BSure and Lifetime's Pretty Hurts premier, which is where she confessed that she relies pretty heavily on those around her when it comes to her children. "When you're up at 3 in the morning and you're feeling helpless, and there's a tribe of people you can call at 3 in the morning that are also up, and [will] be reminding you you've got this and you can do this," shared before confessing that she often has to miss things because of her job. "My daughter had a huge recital last week. I couldn't be there. I was working in Toronto, and my tribe was sending me videos, even though you weren't supposed to video the show. They all secretly had their videos out," she explained. "They brought extra flowers, and those were the things, especially in our situation, where that tribe really comes in handy because we're not always physically here." And it doesn't sound like things are going to get any less busy for the mother of two anytime soon. Between the news of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, and Gellar's decision to join a vaccination awareness campaign, the star's plate is pretty full. Thankfully she has a lot of people around her who are willing to step in and help when she can't make it in person. We should all be so lucky! Up Next: Sarah Michelle Gellar Celebrates Her 'Tribe' for Helping Her Succeed as a Working Mom first appeared on WeHaveKids on May 22, 2025
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Sarah Michelle Gellar & Alyson Hannigan Talk Teen Independence & Health: 'If You Wanna Be Sure, Ask'
From teen actors to mothers of teens, Buffy the Vampire Slayer alums Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan have seen it all. While they're not slaying vampires or casting spells anymore, they're using their platform to talk about something that may not be on parents' radar: meningococcal disease, also known as meningitis. After over 20 years, Hannigan and Gellar are collaborating once again, this time for a new Lifetime Original Movie brought to you by GSK's Ask2BSure campaign called Pretty Hurts, which is all about encouraging parents of teens and young adults to start a conversation about meningitis and vaccination. More from SheKnows Exclusive: Twin Mom Jamie Chung's Ways to 'Empower Yourself' Involve Self-Care, Fashion - & True Crime Meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, with different strains such as A, B, C, W, and Y. The most common symptoms include severe headaches, a stiff neck, light sensitivity, sleepiness, and more; and it can be life-threatening. In fact, the numbers show that one in ten who get it will die. 'It's a crazy number,' Gellar said. 'You don't really see numbers like that. And the one in ten who contracted but live could have really severe disabilities, from brain damage to losing limbs.' And Hannigan said herself how 'enlightening' it was to learn about all the strains, saying, 'When I talked to my teen's pediatrician, it was so informative. I didn't know that there were and that B was a separate vaccination. So just to have that conversation, have her explain it to me, it was so enlightening.' As they pair up for this important cause, Gellar and Hannigan are also taking the time to show gratitude for their longtime friendship. During our chat, it was like watching the best of pals reminisce about everything. In fact, Gellar even said, 'I went off to do I Know What You Did Last Summer, and I had never used a washing machine. [Hannigan] taught me how to use the machine on the phone.' It's stories like that that make you realize their friendship is full of laughs, sweet stories, and poignant moments that make you realize your childhood favorites are all grown up — and working to make life easier for fellow parents. Speaking of, both are proud moms of two with their longtime loves. Gellar and her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr, have two children together: Charlotte, born in 2009, and Rocky, born in 2012. And as for Hannigan, she and her former Buffy co-star Alexis Denisof welcomed two daughters named Satyana Marie, born in 2009, and Keeva Jane, born in 2012. Ahead of the iconic mother duo discusses everything from talking to your child's doctor, what Buffy characters their kids adore, and how they foster their children's independence. Sarah Michelle Gellar: We joked that after 2020, I never wanted to hear the word pivot again. But the truth is, it's really accurate when it comes to how we have to parent these days. It's the wild, wild west. You know, there's no road map. The kids that came before weren't living in this digital age. Something worked, something didn't work, and really to stay flexible. Alyson Hannigan: My daughter's 16 now, but when she was 15, 15 was my worst year, so I was like preparing myself. I just kept telling myself, these are the years that she'll apologize to me for later. And you know what? She's already done it. She went away and visited her cousins and wrote this wonderful email because her cousin was going through it. And she was like, 'I am so sorry for all those eye rolls!' SMG: Funny you say that, I'm not big on advice, but someone gave me this advice when my kids were babies. And it was the best advice I ever got, which was to add 'for now' to the end of every sentence. What I realized as a parent is you always have to add 'for now' because 'My kids are rolling their eyes for now,' 'My daughter doesn't wanna spend time with me for now,' and 'My son is challenging my authority for now,' because it all that stuff will change. AH: This is an important subject for both of us, and we're so happy to be partnered with GSK to raise awareness of meningococcal disease, which is meningitis. It's an uncommon but serious disease that often has serious complications, including death, sometimes as fast as within 24 hours. So we're here to bring awareness to so that parents are empowered to ask their teens' doctor about the meningitis vaccine. Your teenagers, particularly from 16 to 23, are the most susceptible to meningitis. SMG: You need to ask the questions. It's very hard as a parent. There's so much information that comes at you that you don't even know what the questions you're supposed to be asking are. And I think that's the important message that we're trying to relay: if you wanna be sure, ask. That's the ask to be sure. Knowledge is power, and that's how we can protect our most vulnerable youth. At this age, because you're making such big decisions, your children are starting to transition to becoming adults, taking over some of their authority when it comes to medical, and you're worried about other things that this may not be the first thing that even your doctor brings up right away. We're not trying to scare people, we're trying to say get the information, and make those decisions based on proper doctor information. SMG: Tell me your thoughts on the meningitis vaccination. Is my child protected? How can I learn all about it? Learn about what the complications are. Learn about how your child could be affected by it, and then make your decision based on the information that your doctor. AH: Neither one of us has even played a doctor. So we're just saying, make sure you ask your doctor, because it was so informative when I had this conversation with my doctor. SMG: When you talk to your doctor, it's just the simplest form of 'Here's the information, here's how to best protect your child, and make that decision.' AH: Oh, good question. Mine have not. SMG: Yeah, my daughter's favorite character is Angel. Oh, and my son likes Spike. Go figure. I got one of each. AH: I think it's just so nice when you have friendships where it can be a year or whatever, and then we run into each other at Michael's. And then suddenly, two hours later, we're still in the glitter aisle like no time has passed. SMG: When you have shared experiences, that doesn't go away. And as you mature, you I think you learn to appreciate that in a different way. AH: Well, I really love that we live in a neighborhood where they can walk places, so I'll send them to the grocery store to get milk or butter or whatever. Just for them to navigate that world, I think, is empowering for them. SMG: She's rationalizing the fact that she's not paying her children to be her assistant. [Laughs] I'm not so sure about this! AH: They make up for it by buying candy! AH: My kids aren't on social media, so that's lovely. [But] there was a short period of time when she had TikTok and she lost the privilege. It was really nice for all of us when she lost the privilege, and she realized it. She was like, 'I can't believe that I'm going to admit this, but it's actually much better not having it.' SMG: It's walking a fine line because you don't want them to become completely reliant on it, but at the same time, you also want them to understand. And if you make something taboo, then all they're gonna do is sneak it. So it's really just about opening conversations. And it goes right back to ask to be sure. AH: It's all about having those conversations. And if your children know they can discuss things with you, and if you can, you know, have that relationship where it's not about judging, it's about talking, it's about giving answers. SMG: I think in our twenties, success was fully driven by our job, and that measure is completely different once you have children. But that all takes a back seat to your family and what they're doing and how they're feeling. Work is great and it's fun, but it's not all that it used to be. AH: It's just the million little moments that mean so much. Our family just loves being together, and even with the eye roll sprint. I think that's how we know that we're doing okay. We all make mistakes, but I just wanna make sure they wanna come back and visit when they're in of SheKnows Amanda Seyfried, Megan Fox, & More Celebrities Who Have OCD 18 Baking Soda-Free Natural Deodorants That Won't Irritate Your Sensitive Pits 24 Celebrities Living With Autoimmune Disorders
Business Wire
09-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
GSK and Lifetime ® launch original movie to raise awareness about the impact of meningitis
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced its sponsorship of Pretty Hurts, a gripping new Lifetime Original Movie and the latest extension of GSK's Ask2BSure public health campaign. Premiering on June 28, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, Pretty Hurts features a storyline that aims to raise awareness among parents about meningococcal disease, known as meningitis, an uncommon but serious illness that teens and young adults aged 16-23 are at an increased risk for. 1,2,3 GSK provided financial and content support for the film, which alerts moms that while many teens have received vaccination against meningitis serogroups A, C, W, and Y, many may be missing meningitis B vaccination. 4 The film follows Julie, played by actress Haylie Duff, a relatable mom juggling the demands of family life and a career, while navigating the challenges of parenting a teen in high school. After Julie's daughter, Lauren, enters a beauty pageant to win scholarship money for college, meningitis suddenly strikes close to home, showcasing the impact of the disease on both their family and an entire community. As the newest spokesperson for the larger Ask2BSure campaign, Alyson Hannigan, seasoned actress and mom to a 16-year-old, knows parenting teens is a job with no script. Hannigan was moved to join Ask2BSure after hearing the real stories of families impacted by meningitis. GSK honors the experiences of those families with this Lifetime movie. Hannigan 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.' 4 Pretty Hurts builds off the 2023 GSK and Lifetime co-branded short film, 'I Never Thought to Ask: A Mom's Quest for Answers,' which also brought awareness to meningitis B and vaccination. Cynthia Burman, US Medical Affairs Lead for Neisseria Vaccines for GSK, said: 'Working with Lifetime on this longer-form creative and educational film allows us to deliver impactful content to help empower parents in the US to start the conversation with their teen's doctor to find out if their teen is missing any meningococcal vaccinations.' 4,5 Pretty Hurts is intended for viewers in the US. The movie premieres on Lifetime on June 28 at 8 p.m. ET and will be available for viewing starting June 29 on About GSK's Ask2BSure Campaign Ask2BSure aims to educate and empower parents of teens and young adults to start meningitis conversations with their teen's doctors and 'ask to be sure' their teen has received vaccination to help protect against all five vaccine-preventable serogroups of meningitis. Vaccination may not protect all recipients. Find out more at About GSK GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more at Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements GSK cautions investors that any forward-looking statements or projections made by GSK, including those made in this announcement, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described under Item 3.D 'Risk factors' in GSK's Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2024. References: 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Risk Factors for Meningococcal Disease. Meningococcal Disease. Available at: Accessed May 2025. 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meningococcal Disease Surveillance and Trends. Meningococcal Disease. Available at: Accessed May 2025. 3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Clinical Overview of Meningococcal Disease. Available at Accessed May 2025. 4. Pingali C, Yankey D, Chen M, et al. National Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years — National Immunization Survey-Teen, United States, 2023. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2024; 73:708–714. Available at: Accessed May 2025. 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meningococcal Vaccination for Adolescents: Information for Healthcare Professionals. Available at: Accessed May 2025.
Forbes
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How To Pivot When Your Creative Career Takes An Unexpected Turn
Shaun Fabos is the president and COO of Fab Factory Studios. After Pharrell Williams was commissioned to write 'Happy' for the soundtrack of Despicable Me 2, his first nine attempts were rejected. Then, when he got it right, Williams offered the song to Cee Lo Green. 'He sounded amazing on it,' Williams told Howard Stern. 'I mean, he burns my version!' But part of Cee Lo's team vetoed plans to release 'Happy.' That forced Williams, normally more collaborator than frontman, to be the face and voice of what became a No.1 global hit in 2014. This shows that success—whether in creative or entrepreneurial pursuits—rarely follows a straight line. Williams is also a bit of a serial entrepreneur—expanding from producer to record label founder and Louis Vuitton menswear creative director—so he is a good role model for staying true to one's creative roots while building multiple ventures. Similarly, many creatives and entrepreneurs find themselves evolving beyond their original passion into adjacent roles. In my experience as a studio co-owner, the challenge is accepting that success rarely comes quickly or in expected ways. Often, it can reveal possibilities we had never even considered. This non-linear journey is something I've experienced firsthand as both a creative and businessman. I had worked very hard to get into the music industry as a mixing engineer when I came to a surprise pivot. As a family, we had started a recording studio, and I initially focused on the creative and technical side of music production. But as the studio grew, my father needed all hands on deck, so I stepped aside from mixing and stepped up to run operations. In all honesty, it was rough in the beginning. We were building a studio with a different vibe, a focus on the artist experience and attracting up-and-comers in the industry. I have always had an entrepreneurial drive since I was a young kid, but this was something else. In an industry centered on reputation, we didn't have a rich studio heritage to call on. Breaking through the barrier of being an unknown took a lot longer than we anticipated. We really thought it would be like Field of Dreams—'build it, and they will come.' In reality, we had to assemble the right team, network through word of mouth and create a buzz. Only now are we really hitting our targets. Today, my creative energy flows into conceptualizing spaces, selecting art and designing experiences. I'm still connected to music through artists and repertoire, but now I am hearing new tracks and talent through a different filter. This job may not have been what I would have originally chosen, so it has required a shift in mindset. In that, I am in good company. Sia wrote hits for the likes of Rihanna ('Diamonds') and Beyoncé ('Pretty Hurts') before her breakthrough as a mainstream solo artist. Lady Gaga also penned songs for Britney Spears and the Pussycat Dolls before grabbing the limelight for herself. Success looks different for everyone, and Sia's decision to cover her face in live appearances shows that for her, it's about the music, not the fame. Yet, our passion is not always a viable career at the moment. That's when we have to come to grips with reality. Art is a funny thing because it's subjective, and culture is always shifting. The stars align when the timing is right—not necessarily the strategy or talent. Lizzo originally released the No.1 hit 'Truth Hurts' in 2017 but didn't get attention until 2019, when its theme of body positivity and self-love found a receptive audience. These kinds of unknowns are partly why I have advised artists who weren't making their desired impact to try going behind the scenes and writing. For aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives alike, the lesson here is to work in the industry you love, even if it's not your dream role yet. I know talented musicians—rock 'n' rollers—who work in the movie business mixing audio. It's called the 'spaceship phenomenon,' where they push all the buttons to make the sound right. At least they are in the studio doing something they love—and that's more than just a consolation. We built our place 10 years ago with a different vision for what a studio could be. Like many creative ventures, it took time to find its audience. Throughout our evolution, the one constant has been discipline. Most people don't realize that for both creatives and entrepreneurs, success rarely comes from a single 'hit.' Artists might have songs that were released and pulled or never saw the light of day. It takes thousands of attempts to shape a song into something that resonates with a mass audience. The same might be said for any successful product in the marketplace. It requires discipline as much as genius. My father taught me a lot about persistence. The 10,000-hour rule suggests you are not really a professional until you reach that benchmark. My father embodied this: Watching him build and sell his business, I had persistence drilled into me at a young age. The deeper lesson he taught me, however, was to never give up on a dream, no matter what form it takes and how often it changes shape. Many creative entrepreneurs and artists find themselves reimagining their careers, not as a failure but as an evolution. Some people start on one path and end up succeeding on a similar but different one. I originally set out to be a mixing engineer but found myself designing creative spaces and nurturing talent instead. As creatives and entrepreneurs, our job is not just to stay open to where the journey takes us; it's to recognize when we have arrived somewhere worth being—and maybe even staying there. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. Do I qualify?
