Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Celebrate Their 23rd Wedding Anniversary — From Horror Movies to Scooby-Doo to Building a Family Away From Hollywood’s Spotlight
In a world where Hollywood marriages often make headlines for how short they last, there’s something heartwarming about seeing two familiar faces who have managed to grow together for over two decades. Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar, known to millions as Fred and Daphne from the live-action Scooby-Doo movies, have just celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary, and their story is one of quiet love, friendship, and laughter that has stood the test of time.
Their journey began back in the late 1990s, long before they stepped into the shoes of their iconic Scooby-Doo characters. They first met on the set of I Know What You Did Last Summer in 1997. At the time, they weren’t romantically involved, but they stayed in touch and built a friendship that only deepened over the years. By 2000, that friendship had blossomed into something more, and just two years later, in September 2002, they were married.
For fans, the timing was picture-perfect. Shortly after tying the knot, both Freddie and Sarah landed roles in the 2002 live-action adaptation of Scooby-Doo, with him playing the blond, confident Fred and her as the stylish, sharp Daphne. The on-screen chemistry was undeniable, but what audiences didn’t always know was that the love and comfort they saw between the two characters was mirrored in real life. While the movie gave them a playful place in pop culture history, their off-screen love story was quietly becoming the more meaningful one.
“We Still Make Each Other Laugh!”
One of the sweetest things about Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s marriage is how simple their secret really is. In a world of Hollywood glamour, they’ve always gone back to the basics — making each other laugh. Freddie recently shared that even after 23 years together, they still crack each other up like they did in the early days. That joy, that lightness, is what keeps their marriage feeling fresh. Their smiles in recent photos say it all: they aren’t just husband and wife, they’re still best friends who never stopped enjoying each other’s company.
Over the past 23 years, the couple has welcomed two children together and managed to create a family life that feels surprisingly down-to-earth compared to Hollywood standards. Both Freddie and Sarah have spoken in interviews about their commitment to keeping their personal lives relatively private, which might be one of the keys to their longevity. In a world where oversharing often leads to public pressure and scrutiny, they chose to keep much of their relationship offline. Instead, they have built a life focused on each other, their kids, and the things that make them laugh.
It’s that laughter, in fact, that Freddie credits as one of the foundations of their marriage. In a recent interview, he shared that after all these years, they still make each other laugh, and that joy keeps their bond strong. It’s such a simple truth, but when you look at their photos together — the easy smiles, the way they lean into one another — it’s clear that humor and friendship are still at the core of what makes them work.
What makes their story so inspiring is not just the number of years they’ve been married, but the way they’ve approached their partnership. They’ve supported each other’s careers, taken breaks when family needed to come first, and found balance between public life and private happiness. Sarah has continued to build her career in television and beyond, while Freddie has pursued his passions, from acting to cooking and even writing cookbooks. Through it all, they’ve remained one another’s anchor.
As fans celebrate their anniversary alongside them, it’s easy to look back at their roles in Scooby-Doo with a smile. Fred and Daphne may have been fictional characters solving mysteries with their friends, but Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar have spent more than two decades solving the real-life puzzle of love and partnership. And from the looks of it, they’re doing better than ever.