Freddie Prinze Jr. Unveils Secret to 23-Year Marriage with Sarah Michelle Gellar

Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar have been a Hollywood power couple for 23 years, and now, the "She's All That" star is sharing the not-so-secret recipe behind their enduring marriage. In a candid chat with Variety, Prinze Jr., 49, got real about the effort it takes to keep a relationship thriving in the spotlight.

"Marriage is hard, no matter your gig," he admitted. "What works for us might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but we put in the work. We’re not perfect, we get on each other’s nerves, but there’s respect—and we started as friends."

That friendship laid the foundation for a bond that didn’t ignite with instant fireworks. The pair met on the set of the 1997 horror hit "I Know What You Did Last Summer," though Prinze Jr. once confessed they initially weren’t each other’s biggest fans. A simple car ride to the gym changed everything, revealing Gellar as a "cool chick" in his eyes. Three years later, an accidental dinner date—meant to include a third wheel who bailed—sparked romance.

Fast forward to 2001, they were engaged, and by 2002, they tied the knot in Mexico. Today, with two kids, Charlotte Grace (born 2009) and Rocky James (born 2012), Prinze Jr. treasures family life. "I love my wife, man. I married her for a reason," he told Variety, gushing over time with his son and missing his daughter while she’s away for the summer.

Gellar, 48, echoed the sentiment of effort in a recent interview, pointing out society’s disposable mindset. "Everything takes work—friendships, jobs, marriage," she said. "We live in a throwaway world. Phone breaks? Get a new one. Too often, relationships are treated the same." And with a wink, she added, "Maybe separate bathrooms help too."

The couple’s shared history on screen continues with the 2025 reboot of "I Know What You Did Last Summer," where Prinze Jr. reprises his role as Ray Bronson, joined by co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt. Gellar even makes a cameo in a dream sequence. Their journey, from friends to partners to parents, proves that in Hollywood, lasting love isn’t just a script—it’s a commitment.