“I Know What You Did Last Summer” to Scooby-Doo and Beyond — Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. Celebrate 23 Years of Marriage
Love stories in Hollywood often feel like short chapters in a very fast-moving book, but every so often, a couple comes along who proves that quiet devotion can last even under the brightest spotlight. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr., the actors who famously played Daphne and Fred in the live-action Scooby-Doo movies, just celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary. It’s the kind of milestone that makes you pause, not just because of the years, but because of the genuine warmth and stability they’ve shown while raising a family away from the noise.
Their story began long before Scooby and the gang hit the big screen. In 1997, they worked together on I Know What You Did Last Summer, a horror film that also starred Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ryan Phillippe. Interestingly, they weren’t romantically linked during that time. It was only later, when they reconnected over dinner with a mutual friend, that sparks truly began to fly. By the time they were cast as Fred and Daphne in Scooby-Doo in 2002, their chemistry wasn’t just for the cameras—it was real, and audiences could feel it. The film may have been goofy and fun, but fans always noticed how naturally the two played off each other, almost like they were letting real love peek through their characters.
That same year, in September 2002, they officially tied the knot in Mexico. Now, more than two decades later, they are still going strong. In an industry where marriages often make more headlines for their endings than their endurance, theirs has quietly blossomed in a way that feels almost rare. They’ve welcomed two children, Charlotte and Rocky, and while both have continued to work in Hollywood in different ways—Sarah with acting and producing, Freddie with writing cookbooks and voice work—they’ve kept their family life deliberately low-profile. That choice to stay private has probably been one of the reasons they’ve remained so steady.
Sarah Michelle Gellar has spoken in interviews about how small things matter in their relationship: making time for each other even when life is busy, respecting personal space, and laughing together often. Freddie has echoed those sentiments, pointing out that they prioritize the little rituals that keep them connected, like cooking together or sharing quiet evenings at home. There’s no grand Hollywood formula here—just the very human commitment of two people who truly like each other as much as they love each other.
Looking back, it’s almost poetic that they played Fred and Daphne, a couple in the world of Scooby-Doo who always worked side by side. In real life, they’ve mirrored that same teamwork, navigating both career changes and family life with a kind of grace that feels grounded. Fans who grew up watching them in the early 2000s now see them as role models for what long-term love can look like—fun, loyal, and built on a foundation of trust.
As they mark their 23rd wedding anniversary, their story stands as a reminder that love doesn’t always have to be loud or constantly displayed on social media to be real. Sometimes the strongest love stories are the ones lived quietly, away from cameras, but shared in moments of laughter, resilience, and unwavering support. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. may have started as co-stars, but their greatest role has been building a life together that still shines after all these years.
