Sarah Michelle Gellar's glamorous fashion evolution since the '90s
Few stars left their mark on the '90s and early noughties quite like Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Whether she was Buffy the vampire slayer or the purple-clad detective Daphne Blake, Gellar was the 'it' girl on – and off – screen.
Across her decades in Hollywood, Gellar has frequented red carpet premieres, film festivals and awards shows, giving us some notable fashion moments along the way.
While her signature blonde hair-do has stayed much the same, her wardrobe has embraced all kinds of style trends from '90s denim overalls to the little black dress and more recently, the opera glove revival.
Scroll on to see Sarah Michelle Gellar's life and career, told through her glamorous fashion evolution.
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2024
Gellar stars in the new series, Dexter: Original Sin, which serves as a prequel to the hit 2000s drama, Dexter.
While out in New York promoting the film, the actress attended the premiere at SVA on December 11 in a head-turning look.
Gellar wowed in a sparkly tiered halterneck dress that shimmered right down to her feet.
If you look closely, you'll spot her cute accessory: a golden purse with a bow adorned with diamante as the clasp.
Gellar added a rosy touch to her cheeks for the premiere.
As for her hair, the '90s icon styled it back in a ponytail to show off her glitzy earrings.
The actress threw on this glamorous coat for the after part – perfect for the New York City winter weather.
The next day, she stepped out in another chic look for the Dexter: Original Sin Cast In Conversation event at 92NY.
Gellar proved you can never go wrong with a little black dress, opting for a sheer gown at the New York City event.
Read on to see the star's complete style evolution from the '90s to now.
1995
Years before she was Buffy the vampire slayer, Sarah Michelle Gellar made her film debut in the 1983 movie An Invasion of Privacy.
She later got her breakout role on the soap opera All My Children.
At just 18 years old the actress took home her first ever Emmy award for her TV drama role..
In 1995 she won the Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series trophy.
For her major awards show moment, Gellar looked angelic in a simple white dress with a lace bust detail.
Speaking to Who What Wear in 2023, Gellar revealed she wore a replica of this dress for a scene in season one of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
"I still have the original dress," she told the outlet.
If she looks vastly different to you here, that may be because she was still rocking her natural brown hair colour. Her iconic blonde 'do was still to come...
1997
1997 was a big year for the rising star.
Not only was she now blonde, but her screen career was taking off.
The actress landed the titular part of Buffy Summers on the supernatural teen drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer – a role she would become incredibly well-known for.
It was also during this year that she starred in the horror flick I Know What You Did Last Summer alongside her future husband Freddie Prinze Jr.
The star's red carpet style was very of the decade, with lots of short skirts, stylish up-dos and strappy heels.
For the I Know What You Did Last Summer Hollywood premiere on October 8, 1997, Gellar went timeless in a strapless little black dress.
1997
A few months later she attended the premiere of her second horror movie that year – Scream 2.
Gellar once again wore her hair up in a very '90s style twist for the red carpet.
The actress paired her look with a black mini skirt, coat and leather boots.
Can we take a moment to appreciate the '90s thin eyebrow style she was rocking!
1998
When it came to red carpets in the '90s, Gellar tried and tested it all.
The MTV Video Music Awards has long been known for its wonderfully wild fashion, giving stars a rare chance to change it up from black tie attire.
For the 1998 show, Gellar opted for a a glitzy mini skirt and strapless top, pairing the fun look with a Pamela Anderson style messy bun.
1998
A true style icon!
For the 50th Annual Emmy Awards in 1998, Gellar rocked a pair of tiny sunglasses for the glamorous, star-studded red carpet.
The actress paired her look with a corset and silky skirt with a long train.
