When did Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr get married? Relationship timeline explored

Sarah Michelle Gellar expressed her deep love for her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., as he celebrated his 49th birthday on March 8, 2025.

The Cruel Intentions actress took to Instagram to share a touching tribute to her longtime partner, describing how lucky she feels to grow old with him.

“Happy Birthday @realfreddieprinze. The world got very lucky the day you were born, but no one more so than me (and our children) I’m so glad I get to grow old with you…and that you will always have a head start!!” She wrote.

Her post featured a series of black-and-white wedding photos, capturing cherished moments from their special day. One photo showed the couple sharing a kiss, while another depicted Gellar embracing her husband as they both blushed.

According to E! News, the I Know What You Did Last Summer co-stars tied the knot in 2002 after dating for two years. Here’s a closer look at their enduring love story.

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Exploring the relationship between Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. first met in 1997 on the sets of the slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer. They began dating each other in 2000.

In a past interview with People magazine, Gellar revealed that the first date with her now-husband was an accident. She said:

“We were friends for a very long time. We'd had many dinners before. And we were supposed to go with someone else, and the third person didn't make it out and we decided to still go.” She added that they went for a long car ride and eventually everything fell into place.

Prinze, in a 2001 interview with People, admitted that they “really didn’t dig each other” at first—until one day, things changed. He shared how their romance began:

“gave her a ride to the gym. We talked on the way up, and she was a cool chick." He recalled.

According to the outlet, they got engaged in April 2001, the couple reportedly announced their engagement at Gellar’s 24th birthday party. The following year, they exchanged vows at the luxurious El Careyes resort in Mexico. Reportedly, Gellar wore a strapless Vera Wang gown for her big day, while Prinze looked dapper in a linen Sy Devor suit.

The couple welcomed their first baby, daughter Charlotte Grace Prinze on September 19, 2009. Three years later, they embraced parenthood once again with the birth of their son, Rocky James Prinze, on September 20, 2012. The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress shared the news on her Instagram.

"And just when I thought it wasn't possible to love another human the way I loved my daughter, seven years ago today, my son was born, and I learned that was not the case.” She wrote in the caption.

Since then they have celebrated many anniversaries together which reflect their strong bond over the years.