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Since hanging up her stakes, Gellar has had two kids with husband Freddie Prinze Jr. Here she is seen backstage at the hit musical "Cats" on Broadway at The Neil Simon Theatre on February 5, 2017 in New York City.

Since hanging up her stakes, Gellar has had two kids with husband Freddie Prinze Jr. Here she is seen backstage at the hit musical "Cats" on Broadway at The Neil Simon Theatre on February 5, 2017 in New York

Buffy would fall in love with a vampire who's cursed with a soul, Angel, played byDavid Boreanaz, seen here in 1997.

Buffy would fall in love with a vampire who's cursed with a soul, Angel, played byDavid Boreanaz, seen here in 1997.

Boreanaz went on to star in the 'Buffy' spin off 'Angel' and now has another TV hit on hands. He stars alongside Emily Deschanel in FOX's 'Bones.' He is seen here at an Association Press tour in 2017.

Boreanaz went on to star in the 'Buffy' spin off 'Angel' and now has another TV hit on hands. He stars alongside Emily Deschanel in FOX's 'Bones.' He is seen here at an Association Press tour in 2017.

Buffy didn't handle the demons, vampires and other baddies of Sunnydale all by herself. Her Watcher Giles and the Scooby gang were usually there with an assist.

Buffy didn't handle the demons, vampires and other baddies of Sunnydale all by herself. Her Watcher Giles and the Scooby gang were usually there with an assist.

Alyson Hannigan, aka Buffy's best friend Willow Rosenberg, in 1997.

Alyson Hannigan, aka Buffy's best friend Willow Rosenberg, in 1997.

Alyson Hannigan is seen here with her daughter Keeva Jane Denisof in 2015 at the the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's 26th A Time For Heroes family festival. She is married to Buffy co-star Alexis Denisof.

Alyson Hannigan is seen here with her daughter Keeva Jane Denisof in 2015 at the the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's 26th A Time For Heroes family festival. She is married to Buffy co-star Alexis

Alexis Denisof was Buffy's second watcher, Wesley, a character he also played on the Buffy spin-off Angel. He and wife Alyson Hannigan are seen here in 2001.

Alexis Denisof was Buffy's second watcher, Wesley, a character he also played on the Buffy spin-off Angel. He and wife Alyson Hannigan are seen here in 2001.

In 2016 Alexis Denisof attends an HBO event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

In 2016 Alexis Denisof attends an HBO event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

When not arrested, Nicholas Brendon does various appearances like seen here at a Wizard World event in 2016.

When not arrested, Nicholas Brendon does various appearances like seen here at a Wizard World event in 2016.

Anthony Stewart Head was Rupert Giles, Sunnydale High's librarian, and, more importantly, Buffy's first Watcher and father figure.

Anthony Stewart Head was Rupert Giles, Sunnydale High's librarian, and, more importantly, Buffy's first Watcher and father figure.

Anthony Stewart Head attends Comic Con in 2014 in San Diego.

Anthony Stewart Head attends Comic Con in 2014 in San Diego.

Charisma Carpenter starred as the popular, vain Cordelia Chase. She eventually becomes a part of the Scooby gang (and girlfriend to Xander).

Charisma Carpenter starred as the popular, vain Cordelia Chase. She eventually becomes a part of the Scooby gang (and girlfriend to Xander).

Charisma Carpenter attends The Creative Coalition's Inaugural Ball for the Arts at the Harman Center for the Arts on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Charisma Carpenter attends The Creative Coalition's Inaugural Ball for the Arts at the Harman Center for the Arts on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Spike, played by James Marsters. The vampire who killed two Slayers finds himself in love with Buffy.

Spike, played by James Marsters. The vampire who killed two Slayers finds himself in love with Buffy.

James Marsters attends the premiere of Samuel Goldwyn Films' 'Dudes And Dragons' at Harmony Gold on February 29, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

James Marsters attends the premiere of Samuel Goldwyn Films' 'Dudes And Dragons' at Harmony Gold on February 29, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

Seth Green starred as Daniel 'Oz' Osbourne, the werewolf who falls in love with Willow.

Seth Green starred as Daniel 'Oz' Osbourne, the werewolf who falls in love with Willow.

Seth Green seen here in 2016 at Knott's Scary Farm at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. He's the voice of Chris Griffin on Family Guy and the co-creator of the Emmy Award-winning animated series Robot Chicken.

Seth Green seen here in 2016 at Knott's Scary Farm at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. He's the voice of Chris Griffin on Family Guy and the co-creator of the Emmy Award-winning animated series

Eliza Dushku's Faith was another Slayer who at first worked together with Buffy, then turned against her and the Scooby gang. Faith and Buffy made peace with one another in the series' end.

Eliza Dushku's Faith was another Slayer who at first worked together with Buffy, then turned against her and the Scooby gang. Faith and Buffy made peace with one another in the series' end.

Eliza Dushku arrives for the Atomic Age Cinema Fest in 2016 in Los Angeles, California. After Buffy she starred in the FOX series 'Tru Calling' and 'Dollhouse.'

Eliza Dushku arrives for the Atomic Age Cinema Fest in 2016 in Los Angeles, California. After Buffy she starred in the FOX series 'Tru Calling' and 'Dollhouse.'

Emma Caulfield starred as the former vengeance demon Anya, who finds love with Xander.

Emma Caulfield starred as the former vengeance demon Anya, who finds love with Xander.

Emma Caulfield arrives for a movie premiere in 2016 in California. She has had guest roles on shows like ABC's Once Upon a Time and has a popular YouTube channel, Essnemma.

Emma Caulfield arrives for a movie premiere in 2016 in California. She has had guest roles on shows like ABC's Once Upon a Time and has a popular YouTube channel, Essnemma.

Amber Benson played Tara, the magic-practicing woman Willow falls in love with. She meets a tragic end in season 6 that sends Willow over edge.

Amber Benson played Tara, the magic-practicing woman Willow falls in love with. She meets a tragic end in season 6 that sends Willow over edge.

Benson has directed and starred in two of her own films and is an author. Here, in2016,she attends the Q&A for Embers in Hollywood, California.

Benson has directed and starred in two of her own films and is an author. Here, in2016,she attends the Q&A for Embers in Hollywood, California.

Michelle Trachtenberg attends the 5th Anniversary and launch of Tyler Ellis x Petra Flannery Collection in 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Michelle Trachtenberg attends the 5th Anniversary and launch of Tyler Ellis x Petra Flannery Collection in 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Clare Kramer played hell god Glory, who was after the Key (Dawn). She was one of the Big Bads Buffy had to defeat.

Clare Kramer played hell god Glory, who was after the Key (Dawn). She was one of the Big Bads Buffy had to defeat.

Clare Kramer speaks on stage during Emerald City Comic Con in 2017 in Seattle, Washington.

Clare Kramer speaks on stage during Emerald City Comic Con in 2017 in Seattle, Washington.

Julie Benz played Darla, the vampire who turned Angel into a vampire. Her character went on to play a pivotal role on 'Angel.'

Julie Benz played Darla, the vampire who turned Angel into a vampire. Her character went on to play a pivotal role on 'Angel.'

Julie Benz has She played Rita Bennett on Showtime's 'Dexter' and starred in ABC's 'No Ordinary Family.' Here she visits Hollywood Today Live in 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Julie Benz has She played Rita Bennett on Showtime's 'Dexter' and starred in ABC's 'No Ordinary Family.' Here she visits Hollywood Today Live in 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Juliet Landau played Darla, a mentally unstable vampire who was turned in the 1800s by Angel. She was also Spike's lover, playing Nancy to his Sid.

Juliet Landau played Darla, a mentally unstable vampire who was turned in the 1800s by Angel. She was also Spike's lover, playing Nancy to his Sid.

Juliet Landau is the daughter of actor Martin Landau. Since retiring from Buffydom, she's directed and acted in theater. Here she is seen at the 2016 Whedonopolis Convention in Van Nuys, California.

Juliet Landau is the daughter of actor Martin Landau. Since retiring from Buffydom, she's directed and acted in theater. Here she is seen at the 2016 Whedonopolis Convention in Van Nuys, California.

Joyce Summers: Kristine Sutherland played Buffy's mom until the episode 'The Body.'

Joyce Summers: Kristine Sutherland played Buffy's mom until the episode 'The Body.'

Kristine Sutherland attends the 2015 Great Philadelphia Comic Con in Oaks, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage)

Kristine Sutherland attends the 2015 Great Philadelphia Comic Con in Oaks, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage)

Mercedes McNab's Harmony Kendall wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed. She was one of Sunnydale High's snobbish popular kids, though she later becomes a vampire and falls for Spike.

Mercedes McNab's Harmony Kendall wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed. She was one of Sunnydale High's snobbish popular kids, though she later becomes a vampire and falls for Spike.

Mercedes McNab has appeared in numerous horror films. She is seen here at the 2011 Wizard World's Philadelphia Comic Con.

Mercedes McNab has appeared in numerous horror films. She is seen here at the 2011 Wizard World's Philadelphia Comic Con.

Nathan Fillion was introduced to Buffy fans as the evil priest Caleb during the last few episodes of the show. Thanks to him, Xander lost an eye.

Nathan Fillion was introduced to Buffy fans as the evil priest Caleb during the last few episodes of the show. Thanks to him, Xander lost an eye.

Nathan Fillion attends the premiere of "Santa Clarita Diet" on February 1, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Nathan Fillion attends the premiere of "Santa Clarita Diet" on February 1, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

Marc Blucas played another character that Buffy fans were on the fence about. He played Riley, Buffy's boyfriend, for two seasons.

Marc Blucas played another character that Buffy fans were on the fence about. He played Riley, Buffy's boyfriend, for two seasons.

Marc Blucas arrives at the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Summer event in 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.

Marc Blucas arrives at the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Summer event in 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.

The man who made it all happen. Series creator Joss Whedon in 2001.

The man who made it all happen. Series creator Joss Whedon in 2001.

Joss Whedon has had some success since bringing Buffy to the small screen. Whedon went on to create another cult hit, 'Firefly,' wrote 'Cabin in the Woods' and in 2012 wrote and directed a little film called 'The Avengers.' He is seen here in 2016 at the premiere of "Star Wars: Rogue One"

Joss Whedon has had some success since bringing Buffy to the small screen. Whedon went on to create another cult hit, 'Firefly,' wrote 'Cabin in the Woods' and in 2012 wrote and directed a little film called

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