I am Sarah Michelle Gellar, also known as the girl who save the world a lot. Ask me almost anything!

Sarah, I know you're on the forefront of the movement to pass the bill to make it illegal for paparazzi to photograph celebrity children without the parents permission. how do you feel that so many major tabloids such as Just Jared, E! and People are on board?

There are no words to put how grateful I am to JustJared, to People, and to everyone who is joining this movement. Kristen Bell is so incredible because we needed a leader, and she is making the world a safer place for my daughter. My poor daughter is petrified of cameras and doesn't even like taking photos at home because she is scared of large men putting cameras in her face, so the fact that we are getting the support that we are is incredible. I would also like to take this chance to thank the fans who are supporting me by not buying the magazines and not watching the shows that refused to be a part of this. And also to the rockstar Kristen Bell who not only is a heroine, but also kind of my heroine right now.

What was your favorite Buffy episode to work on?

I have a few, so bear with me.

I am in a room full of Buffy fans and everyone is yelling out their favorite episodes!

• My first one is The Prom because I just love that whole story, and I thought it just encapsulated the show so well. It was beautiful and heartbreaking.

• I also love Hush because I think it's not just the scariest episode we've ever done but the challenge to do a silent episode - I thought it would be easy but it was way harder.

• And the other favorite I love is The Body, because it was beyond difficult and heart wrenching to shoot, and I don't know if many people know this, but my entire first scene was all done in one take. It was 4-5 minutes of one long take.

Spike or Angel?

ANGEL

Hi Sarah! Thanks for taking the time to do this. If you had to fight Eliza Dushku in real life do you think you could take her?

I hopefully would not have to fight Eliza, because I like her and consider her a friend. Way more friend than foe. But if we were playing dodgeball, I would definitely pick her first for my team.

First off, welcome to reddit, and thanks for doing this AMA! Now, onto my burning question:

There was an episode of the Crazy Ones where you drew two perfect circles. Not just good circles, perfect. I must have watched it 10+ times trying to figure out what was going on. How did you accomplish such a feat? Were there grooves in the whiteboard? Was it CG? Do you actually have a superhuman ability?

The true magician will never reveal her secrets.

I don't have a question, I just wanted to say THANK YOU! My dad and I were able to bond over our mutual love for watching Buffy during my horrible middle school years. And even now as a 28-year old woman, I'm able to visit my father and watch Buffy reruns and it is just the coolest thing. So thank you for the memories! You're awesome.

Well, thank you for watching! I think you're awesome. and you have very good taste.

I can’t think of any good questions, but I’d just like to thank you for your part in making Buffy such an incredible show. It’s been a huge part of my life, and you did an awesome job portraying such a wonderful role model for girls everywhere. I can only imagine how strange it must be for you that even a decade after the show ended people still think of you as Buffy, and you probably get comments like this all the time about how much Buffy means to someone. As overwhelming as it must be, I think it’s a testament to the character that Joss created and the character that you brought to life and what a great representation of a strong woman she was and continues to be. So thanks for that.

Also I’m really enjoying The Crazy Ones. Keep up the great work!

And finally thanks for my lock screen image that never fails to make me smile.

Well, thank you. The reason I do what I do is because I love it, and because I want to make the fans happy, so it's always a pleasure when anyone tells me they've enjoyed what I've done, especially Buffy, because it's so close to my heart.

Some of my costars are around, so if you have questions for Jimmy or Hamish or Amanda, I can probably track them down!

I've found my costars at the Commisary - where else?

Sarah, if you awoke tomorrow to discover you were Bruce Willis, what's the first thing you would do?

Oh my god, that's so easy! I would just walk around all day yelling "Yippee-Ki-Yay Motherfucker!"

easy.

I remember reading that you’re a rare book collector. What are some of your favorite volumes?

Also, do you have any thoughts on the Buffyverse including a male slayer in season nine?

Side-note: An ass-kicking girl who secretly fights literal/metaphorical demons is exactly what I needed as a little gay boy growing up, so thanks for keeping me alive.

My favorite collection that I still am in the process of working on is eventually I want to own every first-edition Dr. Seuss.

But I have a complete collection of first-edition Arthur Rackhams, which is one of my prized possessions.

And also my first edition Harry Potters.

I just love the fact that the Buffy universe gets to live on. And that is so sweet.

Hi Sarah! Thanks for doing this! I loved you in Buffy and how you portrayed such a strong woman and a great role model. I have a few questions:

1. How many times did you accidentally stab yourself on the set of Buffy?
2. What did James Marsters' hair feel like?
3. How did David Boreanaz smell?

Oh please?!? How many times do I hurt myself getting out of bed? For a pretty graceful person I'm a klutz.

Ha! Well at the time on Buffy, over-processed. As any woman knows what it's like.

I can say that David honestly smells very good and continues to smell very good. I apologize to Jamie his wife for answering that question.

Dear god, I love you so much. I'm rewatching Buffy for the 10th or so time right now. What was your favorite "big bad" throughout the series?

Ohhhh! I loved a couple. When Angel turned bad. Physically I think the scariest were the guys from Hush. And also Camden Toy, I can't think of his character's name right now. And I also liked it when I was the bad guy. And while we're on this topic, I remember my other favorite episode, even though no one asked: I also liked the body switching episode where I got to play Faith and Faith got to play Buffy.

Tell us what you did last summer.

Killed a drifter on the road.

Love the new show and excited for its return tonight. It’s so perfectly cast!

Here’s a question: What’s Robin Williams like off camera--is he always “on?”

NO. That's the funny thing. Is that he's such a down to earth person that sometimes you have to ask him to turn it on!

Hi Sarah, what is the weirder experience you've had while meeting a fan ?

It's never weird. It's usually a really exciting experience, except when it happens in the bathroom. I prefer it not to happen there.

This is my cat, Buffy: http://i.imgur.com/br7kvgp.jpg

I catch a lot of flack for naming the cat Buffy, and get called lame, but I just liked you so much, I had to have a Buffy of my own.

By the way, a lot of people have animals named Buffy and it's a very good animal name and I stand behind that.

Hi Sarah!! Thanks for doing this AMA. And thank you for Buffy!! I'll never find myself not re-watching that show for years to come. Just a couple of questions:

*Seeing as Joss Whedon is the current master of the Marvel Universe, if he was to offer you a superhero role that hasn't been filled yet, which one would you love to tackle?

*Was there ever a role amongst the many rumored and discussed that you wish you had taken? Had you hoped for the rumored Wonder Woman role 10 years ago?

He already gave me the best superbero I could ever ask for.

You know, that rumor went around a lot, but Wonder Woman was an Amazon, and due to the fact that I am - shall we say - vertically challenged, it would not have been a good role for me.

I'm so glad I'm finally early for one of these! Buffy is my all-time favorite show, it would just make my year to get a response! Ok two questions (if you don't mind):

1. I think part of what makes BtVS so great is that it was so ahead of its time in a lot of ways, while at the same time perfectly encapsulated the era in which it aired. What do you think was Buffy The Vampire Slayer's greatest contribution to televison/pop culture/etc. (or what has stuck with you the most)?

2. Buffy had some of the best dialogue ever. Do you have a favorite "Buffy-ism?"

Thanks for being amazing and taking the time to do this!

1. I think for me the greatest message of Buffy was all about female empowerment, and not just female, but empowerment in general. High school is the scariest part of people's lives, and I loved that we used the monsters of Buffy as a metaphor for the monsters of life. And to not judge a book by its cover. That we are all capable of taking care of ourselves.

2. Well I think it's the lines that have come now - like I love it when people tweet me "What would Buffy Do" or WWBD, or also "She saved the world, a LOT."

Sarah, thank you so much for stopping in and saying “hi” to us fanguys/girls. It has been such fun to watch your career progress, and I will of course thank you for all the hard work you put in on “Buffy”…that show means so much to so many people.

My question is of a personal nature. You and your husband seem to have a very solid relationship (long-term, out of the limelight, etc.), particularly for a “Hollywood” couple. What kind of steps do you take to make sure your relationship stays private? What kind of perspective are your children growing up with, in regards to the film industry?

Well I think the reason I've been able to lead such a private life is because I've never flaunted my private life, my fans have respected that. And it makes me able to give more to my professional life, because I have a whole separate life at home. And I'm trying to give my kids as much of a regular life and understanding of the world as I can.

Is Alyson Hannigan as cool in person as she looks in the show?

They all were. That's what was so great about the show. Everybody was so unique and brought so much personally and professionally. And she's pretty funny.

Who would win in a fight, a caveman or an astronaut?

you had this opportunity to ask me a question and that's your question?

Answer: Bruce Lee.

Star Wars or Star Trek?

UM EXCUSE ME MY HUSBAND IS A JEDI.

How is your day going :)

My day? well, with mercury in retrograde it didn't out so great. I spilled my cold medicine all over my car which I had just gotten detailed. Then I locked my keys in a place in the car where keys go and are never found again. But now I'm getting to spend my day with fans so it's getting better.

First off Sarah, I want to thank you for your time on Buffy. The show and in particular your character got me through some VERY difficult times. It first came on when I was in middle school and it stayed with me through my first year of college. It made the biggest impact on my life any show will ever have. I really enjoy The Crazy Ones, and I think you and Robin Williams’ chemistry is great.

So here are my questions:

1) Being a young role model for other young girls is a tall order, and you did it so well. Are there any young, up and coming actresses you admire and see as potential role models for young girls now?

2) The picture of you, Michelle Trachtenberg and Seth Green you posted on twitter has set off a flurry of rumors about a Sunnydale mini-reunion on The Crazy Ones. Which former costar would you most want to work with again?

I love Jennifer Lawrence. There's this incredibly talented girl who deserves not only every accolade she gets, but is incredibly real and relatable.

Oh my goodness, I think the person I am most angling to get on the Crazy Ones is Seth Green. And I will say this: he makes a surprise cameo in an upcoming episode, but I want to get him on for reals.

Buffy on Broadway. Yea or Nay?

As long as Kristin Chenoweth plays me...

Sarah, if you could create an alcoholic drink based on anything in the Buffyverse, what would you call it and what would be the ingredients?

A fruit punch mouth! And what's in it? A red punch with rum.

What's your favorite song at the moment?

Let it Go from Frozen. That and I hear Wicked all day long every day because my daughter is obsessed. And any song Auntie Kristin sings is good by her.

There are obviously a lot of people, including myself, who the character of Buffy Summers means a lot to, but could you maybe explain what she means to you?

You know the same way the audience grew up with her? I grew up with her too. She'll always be a part of me.

I thought I'd have all these questions, now I just want to say: you defined an entire generation. Not just with Buffy, but with Cruel Intentions.

Also, what's your fav ice cream?

I'm not a big ice cream person, but I love salted caramel ice-cream from Rose Creamery. If anyone wants to send some to me…I'm available to eat it.

Who was a better kisser, Angel or Spike?

P.S. any answer other than Spike will be incorrect, but I need you to confirm.

I'm sorry to disappoint. And again my apologies to Jamie.

Which TV show would you like to see do a musical episode?

NOT the Crazy Ones!

Thanks Sarah for doing this AMA!

Can you sum up your Buffy years, in five words or less?

Not A Chance In

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It was 8 incredible years of making incredible television. It would take 5 HOURS to do it justice.

Veronika Decides to Die is actually one of my favorite films you've done. How much prep did it take to get into character as Veronika and what was the most challenging aspect of filming that?

I think the biggest challenge was doing the book justice. Because it's such a beautiful piece of art.

Settle a debate going on over at r/buffy right now. Angel or Spike?

Still Angel.

Thank you for doing this for your fans! Is it Gell-err or Gell-ar?

Depends who's pronouncing it! But I pronounce it Prinze.

Also, is Robin Williams as good looking in person as he is on TV?

Forget good looking. He is the kindest, most incredible human being. You want to talk about a superhero? He's it.

Hey Sarah, huge fan!

Would you ever consider doing anything with Buffy the Vampire slayer franchise again?

I feel like I still do? I don't think you ever leave that franchise.

If you could work with any actor, that you have not worked with already, who would it be?

Ricky Gervais! And you know what I want too? I'm obsessed with Gary Shandling and his show. I want to get him on our show.

Sarah - if you could have been in any other Joss show besides Buffy which one would it be?

There's another Joss show for me besides Buffy?!?

Helo Sarah ! What's your favourite pizza?

Mushroom! With extra cheese. Thin crust. New York style.

What three things would you take if you were stranded on a desert island?

My husband, my daughter and my son. I guess I'd have to leave my dog to someone.

Who encouraged you the most throughout your career?

Well I would say there are probably 3 people who've encouraged me the most. The first is my mother, who taught me to follow my dreams. My husband and family for making my dreams come true. And my long-time agent and manager, who's been with me since I was a child and has always believed in me. And David my makeup artist because he's sitting next to me and has been with me for 17 years! I hear him choking because I forgot to mention him, and now he's laughing. David DeLeon makeup.

How was your role in Call Of The Dead in Call of duty?

SO Much fun.

I was the first female playable character in that game! Pretty awesome.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

1. Invisibility would be really cool. But I want to fly too. Is that greedy?

If you could make any book into a movie or television show, what would it be?

It's hard for me because books live so much in my imagination that sometimes I like them to stay there. But I would love to see the Secret History.

What is your favorite screwball comedy?

Showgirls.

I know that Alyson was known for pranking everybody on the set, were you ever the victim?

No I think I was more her co-conspirator.

Sarah! I'm a huge Buffy fan, thank you so much for all your work. My question, do you have any memorabilia from the show that people wouldn't expect?

Aside from her wardrobe? I think my favorite is that my makeup artist had made a special stake for me with a little bottle of holy water, and to this day I keep it by my bed.

Question for SMP: do you think you should maybe order a pizza for your friends sitting in the trailer with you right now?

The answer is: yes, as soon as I finish this awesome reddit.

I dont need an answer, just wanted to let you know that you helped me a great deal growing up. I was constantly beaten up and bullied. But watching Buffy gave me some sort of reassuring that Ill be strong someday. The Crazy Ones is awesome and I adored you in Ringer. Really sad it ended so soon

Also you were my first and only TV crush!

I am truly honored. And this is the reason why I love what I get to do and why I'm grateful every day.

Hi Sarah, what's one little thing you love doing in your everyday life ?

Getting my coffee.

I get excited at night just thinking about the coffee I am going to have in the morning.

How many vampires do you slay per day?

I wonder if there's a tally out? Did anyone ever do a tally?

I'll tell you that - the first person who tweets at me with the total number of vampires I killed across 7 seasons gets a prize.

When people talk about the 90s, I always think about you, how do you feel about this?

I worry that they might judge me by my hairstyles? But otherwise I'm ok with it.

Is it hard to work with Robin Williams? It seems like the set would never stop laughing.

I'm not going to lie, there is a lot of laughing. And MAYBE one person might have wet their pants. But I won't say who. Jimmy.

And I'm only kidding!

But he (Robin) has the best sense of humor.

Since there's a Mork & Mindy reunion on The Crazy Ones, is there a show you love that you would love to see a reunion of?

Murphy Brown. Hands down. That's like one of my favorite shows of all time.

What was it like being in the Scooby-Doo movies?

It takes a lot to talk to a dog that's not there. I really used my acting chops on that one.

I have a funny anecdote about that. When I was doing Scooby Doo 1, I got to train with a famous Hong Kong wire team. It was great, but they always referred to me as "blond girl" which was very confusing because I had a red wig.

And they would call my other stunt girl "Other blond girl."

In the true spirit of Buffy? What is your favourite horror movie?

I know what you did last summer and Scream 2! And The Grudge.

But I'm not biased. ;)

I just wanted to say that Buffy has been a source of bonding among my father, brother, and I (much to the dismay of my mother). We all love strong women and really respected the way you portrayed growth and maturation all while being bad ass. No question here, but you're amazing.

What's wrong with your mom? Why doesn't she watch Buffy?

What is your greatest fear?

I try not to let fear control me. I get excited by the unknown and unexpected.

Also, birds.

Especially pigeons.

Hi Sarah! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. Buffy the Vampire Slayer inspired me to pursue a career in film and I'm currently at university studying film studies. I even wrote my entrance essay on Buffy!

How does it feel to have been the lead on show that has had such a profound effect on people?

Also: how was filming the Buffy episode "The Body"? It's a brilliant episode and your acting was phenomenal.

It's incredible. I've been blessed so many times over both professionally and personally that I feel like at this time in my life it's all gravy.

Did you have any clue where "Ringer" was heading before it's cancellation?

possibly…

Hey Sarah! I just wanted to start by thanking you for your work. Buffy was a huge part of my high school life, so thank you for bringing such a complicated and wonderful heroine to life.

I was just wondering if you prefer doing comedy or drama, and which you find more challenging. Playing Bridget/Siobhan must be so different from playing Sydney, so which do you enjoy more, and why?

Also, can I have James Wolk's phone number? If not, just tell him I say hi.

I think at different times of my life i've enjoyed different experiences. As a mother of two, doing comedy and being funny and making people laugh is what I'm enjoying doing right now. I could never have the energy or the body strength to do Buffy right now! But I love being able to do all the different genres.

Oh yea, you can totally have James' phone number! Wait, I'm very tempted to actually give it out. But I will totally tell him you say hello.

Who's your favorite Pokémon?

What's a Pokemon?