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Sarah Michelle Gellar - How Much Money Has She Earned ?

Monday 29 November 2004, by Webmaster

Sarah Michelle Gellar, a name synonymous with versatility and enduring appeal, began her illustrious career in the entertainment industry as a child. Discovered by a talent agent at a young age, Gellar’s screen debut came at the tender age of six with the television film "An Invasion of Privacy" in 1983. Her early promise led to a leading role in the teen drama series "Swans Crossing" in 1992, but it was her portrayal of Kendall Hart on the ABC soap opera "All My Children" (1993-1995) that earned her a Daytime Emmy Award and catapulted her into the limelight.

SMG’s true claim to international fame, however, was her iconic role as Buffy Summers in the groundbreaking series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003). Her performance not only garnered her five Teen Choice Awards, a Saturn Award, and a Golden Globe nomination, but it also cemented her status as a cultural icon. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s filmography is equally impressive, with box office hits like "I Know What You Did Last Summer" (1997), "Scream 2" (1997), "Cruel Intentions" (1999), "Scooby-Doo" (2002), and "The Grudge" (2004) collectively grossing over $570 million globally.

Beyond her cinematic successes, Gellar has made her mark on television, headlining shows such as "Ringer" (2011-2012), "The Crazy Ones" (2013-2014), and "Wolf Pack" (2023). She has also lent her voice to popular series including "Robot Chicken" (2005-2018), "Star Wars Rebels" (2015-2016), and "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" (2021).

In 2015, Gellar ventured into the entrepreneurial world by co-founding Foodstirs, an e-commerce baking company, and published her own cookbook, "Stirring Up Fun with Food," in 2017. Gellar is also known for her close-knit family life, married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr. since 2002, with whom she shares two children.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s commitment to her craft is matched by her dedication to personal growth and unique experiences. An accomplished martial artist, she studied Tae Kwon Do for five years, alongside kickboxing, boxing, street fighting, and gymnastics. Her dedication to authenticity in her roles is evident, such as her commitment to doing her own stunts in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," though she admitted her limits during filming "Scream 2."

Her career is also marked by interesting anecdotes, such as her role in a 1982 Burger King commercial, which led to a lawsuit from McDonald’s and a temporary ban from their establishments. Notably, she dyed her naturally brunette hair blonde for her role in "Buffy," and legally changed her last name to Prinze as a surprise for her husband on their fifth anniversary.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s legacy extends beyond her on-screen roles, encompassing her work in philanthropy and her reputation for safety and professionalism on set. She remains a beloved figure in Hollywood, admired for her talent, dedication, and the breadth of her contributions to film and television.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer : $75,000 per season/episode (rumor)

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 7 : $350,000 for all the season (rumor)

Over All, Made an estimated 15-17 million on Buffy. (rumor)

Cruel Intentions : $500,000

Harvard Man : Almost Free

Scooby Doo 1 : $1,500,000

Scooby Doo 2 : $4,500,000

The Grudge : $600,000


7 Forum messages

  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar - How Much Money Has She Earned ?

    29 November 2004 18:40, by Anonymous
    oy, this is making me depressed. lol.well good for her.
  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar - How Much Money Has She Earned ?

    29 November 2004 20:18, by Pennsylvania—USA
    These figures are all WRONG.The only one right is CRUEL INTENTIONS at 500,000. The first SCOOBY-DOO movie she got 1.5 million base pay.But, she got POINTS, which is extra money if the movie does over a certain amount,which it did.Almost 200 million in worldwide ticket sales. Sarah got extra which brought her TAKE to almot 6 MILLION.The 2nd. Scooby-Doo movie she got 6-million base pay plus extras. As for the GRUDGE theres no way she would work for less than the Scooby-Doo movies. So at least 5 million base pay. As for BUFFY the pay changed from seas.1 at 15,000 per episode.Then it went to 30,000,and by seas.4 she was getting over 100,000 per episode.The final year at UPN she was getting 350,000 per episode.
  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar - How Much Money Has She Earned ?

    29 November 2004 21:05, by garda39

    The figure for the Grudge was published by Entertainment Weekly and SMG has said in the past that the figures they have had were fairly accurate

    In relation to getting points for Scooby Doo she said in a interview during promotion for Scooby Doo she wasn’t a big enough star to get points yet

    The entire budget for the Grudge incidentally was $10m

  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar - How Much Money Has She Earned ?

    29 November 2004 22:12, by Anonymous
    i know for sure that the grudge amount was wrong. she got $4-8 million for it, not 600,000. I read it on one of her websites.
  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar - How Much Money Has She Earned ?

    30 November 2004 00:04, by Anonymous
    350k per *EPISODE*?! The budget for each ep was only 2.3 mill - if her salary is 350k, her co-workers/crew are going to be around the same ballpark, plus all the sets stunts etc (including the episode Dirty Girls which cost 11mill according to the audio commentary), the budget is wildly blown. 350k per season is far more likely.
  • > Sarah Michelle Gellar - How Much Money Has She Earned ?

    30 November 2004 04:02, by The Stu

    Salary

    Grudge, The (2004/I) $600,000

    Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) $4,500,000

    Scooby-Doo (2002) $1,500,000

    Cruel Intentions (1999) $500,000

    "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997)

    $75,000 per episode (Seasons 1-5),

    $100,000 - $150,000 per episode (Season 6),

    $350,000 per episode (Season 7)

    These figures are courtesy of her IMDB Profile.

  • Sarah’s Bucks

    30 November 2004 06:52, by J2U
    Remember children before she got any, Geo W had a minimum 1/2 of it spent, I bet she feels very patriotic about her part in financing Ws fight against terrorism! I know my family does not.