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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. Celebrate His 50th Birthday with Rare Date Night
The longtime couple hosted a party at Juniper Garden in West Hollywood to mark the milestone birthday.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:57pm
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Actors Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. celebrated his 50th birthday with a party at Juniper Garden at 1 Hotel West Hollywood. The couple, who have been married since 2002, coordinated their outfits in a neutral gold color scheme for the occasion. While Gellar and Prinze Jr. are known for keeping their decades-long relationship private, the outing marked a rare date night for the pair, who are parents to two teenage children.
Why it matters
Gellar and Prinze Jr. have maintained a low-profile Hollywood marriage for over 20 years, making public appearances together a rarity. Their ability to avoid the spotlight and focus on their family has become increasingly uncommon in the entertainment industry, making this birthday celebration a notable event for the longtime couple.
The details
For Freddie Prinze Jr.'s 50th birthday, he and wife Sarah Michelle Gellar hosted a party at Juniper Garden at 1 Hotel West Hollywood. The couple, who have been married since 2002, coordinated their outfits in a neutral gold color scheme, with Gellar wearing a gold sequin minidress and Prinze Jr. opting for a cream-colored shirt, tan sweater, and khakis. While Gellar, 48, and Prinze Jr. are parents to daughter Charlotte, 16, and son Rocky, 13, the outing marked a rare date night for the pair, who are known for keeping their decades-long relationship out of the public eye.
- Freddie Prinze Jr. turned 50 on March 8, 2026.
- The couple hosted the birthday party at Juniper Garden at 1 Hotel West Hollywood.
The players
Sarah Michelle Gellar
An American actress best known for her role as Buffy Summers on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Freddie Prinze Jr.
An American actor known for his roles in films such as She's All That and the Scooby-Doo movies. He is married to Sarah Michelle Gellar.
What they’re saying
“Separate bathrooms, that's what I always say.”
— Sarah Michelle Gellar, Actress
“I've never gotten any good advice. Most of the marriage advice came from dudes that were divorced that thought we would get divorced, too. They were trying to deal with their own issues.”
— Freddie Prinze Jr., Actor
The takeaway
Gellar and Prinze Jr.'s ability to maintain a successful, low-profile marriage in Hollywood for over two decades is a testament to their commitment to each other and their family. Their rare public appearances together, like this 50th birthday celebration, offer a glimpse into their enduring relationship.
