[Women’s History Month, Day 17]
Two years ago, I wrote about Buffy and what she means to me as a fictional character. Today, I’m going to honor the woman who played her, because Buffy wouldn’t have been such an iconic character without Sarah Michelle Gellar.
The clip below is a few scenes from “Prophecy Girl” with the theme from “The Gift” playing in the background. (Break out the tissues, people.) This is the first time SMG really showed what she was capable of. She never lets you forget that underneath this butt-kicking superhero is a teenage girl who just wants to have a long, full, happy life. After Xander revives her, Buffy goes back to her quippy self – but something has changed. She’s not the same carefree teenager she used to be. She carries this experience with her for the rest of her life. Watching SMG show Buffy’s growth over seven years, from a spunky teenage girl to a strong, composed woman, was an experience I doubt I’ll see again on the small screen.
“Giles, I’m sixteen years old. I…I don’t wanna die.” *weeps*
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Buffy was awesome. It’s been almost ten years since season 7, and I still miss that show (I think it’s the only television show that I’ve ever missed after the series has ended).
I kind of wish Sarah had a better career movie-wise.