Marriage Timeline
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. began dating in 2000 after meeting on the set of I Know What You Did Last Summer. Their engagement followed in April 2001, and the couple married in a private ceremony on September 1, 2002, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The marriage has now lasted more than 22 years as of mid-2025, making it one of the longest-running unions among high-profile Hollywood couples.
Their wedding was a low-key event with close family and friends, and the couple has rarely shared details publicly. Despite intense media scrutiny during their early years together, they maintained a relatively private marriage while balancing demanding acting careers. The longevity of their relationship is often cited as a rare example of stability in the entertainment industry.
Family and Children
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. have two children together: a son named Rocky James Prinze, born in 2012, and a daughter named Charlotte Grace Prinze, born in 2009. The family has lived in Los Angeles, and both parents have spoken in interviews about prioritizing a normal upbringing for their kids away from the spotlight.
Gellar has scaled back her acting workload in recent years to focus on family and business ventures, while Prinze Jr. has pursued voice acting and hosting roles. The couple has occasionally appeared together at events and on social media, sharing glimpses of family life without disclosing private details. Their approach to parenting and partnership remains consistent with the low-profile style they established early in their marriage.
Career and Public Life During Marriage
During their marriage, Sarah Michelle Gellar starred in series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and later appeared in shows like The Crazy Ones and How I Met Your Mother. Freddie Prinze Jr. continued acting in film and television, including voice work in animated projects, while also exploring hosting opportunities.
Both Gellar and Prinze Jr. have built business interests outside acting, including investments in food and lifestyle brands. Gellar co-founded Foodstirs, a baking company, and has been involved with organizations focused on children's health and education. Their combined careers and public activities have remained largely separate from their marriage, with the couple rarely commenting on relationship details beyond occasional interviews and social media posts.