Happy birthday! Sarah Michelle Gellar turns 49 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 49 on Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is celebrating her 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I Know What You Did Last Summer, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Gellar, a cultural icon

Born in New York on April 14, 1977, Sarah Michelle Gellar's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gellar's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Sarah Michelle hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sarah Michelle Gellar as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Sarah Michelle, you're the best!

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