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Joss Whedon’sBuffy the Vampire Slayeris one of the most popular teen dramas ever. The supernatural series aired from 1997 to 2003, introducing the world to fantastic characters and weird and wonderful creatures.
Sarah Michelle Gellarstarred as the eponymous Buffy Summers and remains beloved amongst fans of the show to this day. Her co-stars changed as the series progressed, as new characters were often introduced and existing ones were regularly killed off or axed.
However, the four original core cast members who founded the Scooby Gang – the group the series revolved around – remained until the end. They were Gellar as Buffy, Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles,Alyson Hanniganas Willow Rosenberg, and Nicholas Brendon as Alexander “Xander” Harris.
But how are those stars doing now? This piece will rankBuffy the Vampire Slayer’soriginal cast members by their currentnet worths.
3Nicholas Brendon – $3 Million
Nicholas Brendon played Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Harris was the Scooby Gang’s heart. Although he had no powers, he was always at the center of their battles againstpowerful villains, offering physical and emotional support. He started as an unpopular nerd but ended the show as a formidable fighter and integral member of Buffy’s support network.
Brendon has endured troubles since the show ended, with problems including addiction to alcohol and drugs, arrests for violence, and resisting arrest. He has, however, continued his acting career. His subsequent television credits include recurring roles inAmerican Dragon: Jake Long,Criminal Minds, andFaking It, and his movie credits include 2007’sUnholy, 2008’sBlood on the Highway, 2009’sA Golden Christmas, and 2013’sBig Gay LoveandCoherence. He has accumulated a net worth of around$3 million.
3Anthony Head – $3 Million
As the senior member ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer’sregular cast, Anthony Stewart Head was already an established star when he joined the series. Of course, he played Rupert Giles, Buffy’s Watcher, an expert in all things mystical and monstrous and a more than capable fighter himself. He was a father figure to his younger allies and their mentor in the fight against evil.
BeforeBuffy, Head had already appeared in movies like 1981’sLady Chatterley’s Loverand 1987’sA Prayer for the Dyingand countless television shows, includingLove in a Cold Climate,Bergerac,Boon,Highlander: The Series, andNYPD: Blue. He has since appeared in films like 2011’sThe Inbetweeners Movie,Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, andThe Iron Lady, 2013’sPercy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, and 2016’sA Street Cat Named Bob, as well as television shows likeDoctor Who,Merlin,Warehouse 13, andTed Lasso. Head is also a talented singer and musician. He has amassed a net worth of around$3 million.
2Sarah Michelle Gellar – $30 Million
It may surprise many people thatBuffystar Sarah Michelle Gellar isn’t the original cast member with the highest net worth. Gellar, of course, played Buffy Summers in the show. Buffy was the girl imbued with the mystical power of the Slayer – one in a long line of young women burdened with the responsibility of fighting evil. She defeated countless nightmare creatures and saved the world several times.
Gellar acted from a young age and was already a prolific actress when herBuffyopportunity arose. She’d been a central star in shows likeSwans CrossingandAll My Childrenand had minor roles in some movies. She’s since had prominent credits in shows likeSex and the City,Robot Chicken,Ringer,The Crazy Ones,Star Wars Rebels,andMasters of the Universe: Revelation, and movies like 2009Possessionand 2022’sClerks IIIandDo Revenge. Her net worth is estimated to be around$30 million.
1Alyson Hannigan – $40 Million
The surprise leader of the originalBuffy the Vampire Slayerpack regarding net worth is Alyson Hannigan. Hannigan played Willow Rosenberg, Buffy Summers’ best friend. Willow started the show as a meek and unpopular nerdy student, but ended it as one of the world’s most powerful witches. She underwent the most extensive character development arc in the show.
Hannigan’s acting career started when she was a child, with roles in shows likeFree SpiritandRoseanneand films like 1986’sImpure Thoughtsand 1988’sMy Stepmother is an Alien. SinceBuffyended, her television credits includeVeronica Mars, a central role inHow I Met Your Mother(whichshe hated the endingof),American Dad, hostingPenn & Teller: Fool Us,Girl Scout Cookie Championship, andDancing with the Stars. Subsequent movie credits includeDate Movie,Love, Wedding, Marriage,American Reunion, andYou Might Be the Killer. Her net worth is believed to be an impressive$40 million.
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Kevin Stewart is a full-time professional freelance writer and editor with 10 years of experience in the industry. He’s produced more than 2000 pieces of published work on sports and entertainment topics - work that includes listicles, news articles, feature articles, voice-over scripts, quizzes, opinion pieces, and more. He’s worked for the likes of NBC SYFY, Paste Magazine, FourFourTwo, Screen Rant, Digital Spy, CBR, WhatCulture, College Humor, The Richest, SportsKeeda, The Sportsman, and SugarScape. As an editor, he’s managed the work of teams of up to 45 writers. He’s a former business owner who’s educated to degree level and has a BA Hons in Business Management. He loves movies (especially horror, 80s films, and superhero flicks), football (Tottenham Hotspur fan), keeping fit, and travelling the world.
