Sarah Michelle Gellar proved once again why she remains a red carpet favorite as she stepped out in Paris for the premiere of Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come, effortlessly blending timeless elegance with a subtle edge.
The actress, 48, turned heads in a sleek, figure-hugging black gown that featured delicate lace paneling through the bodice and a daring thigh-high slit.
The silhouette was classic yet modern, perfectly accentuating her frame while allowing just the right amount of drama as she posed against the film’s striking backdrop.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesBut it wasn’t just the dress that caught attention. As Sarah moved along the red carpet, a small yet distinctive tattoo on her ankle was visible, a delicate design that added a personal, unexpected touch to her otherwise polished look. Paired with pointed black stilettos and sparkling drop earrings, the overall effect was understated glamour with a hint of individuality.
Wearing her blonde hair in soft, glossy waves and opting for radiant, natural makeup, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum looked effortlessly fresh, her signature smile lighting up the room.
© WireImageThe Paris premiere brought together a star-studded lineup for the highly anticipated sequel, with cast members including Elijah Wood and Kathryn Newton joining Sarah for the celebration. The film marks a return to the darkly comedic, suspense-filled world that made the original Ready or Not a cult favorite.
Speaking to Best Quality Designer Handbag on the red carpet at the London premiere of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett's new film, Sarah joked: "I don't think I realised it was that long till everyone's decided to remind me exactly how long it's been... I'm kidding!"
© Getty ImagesSarah plays Ursula Danforth, a member of the Satanic High Council who goes head-to-head with Samara Weaving's Grace as she fights to survive a second - and even more sadistic - game of hide-and-seek.
"I want people to be in theatres. As I stand in this movie theatre, it reminds me that this is an experience that I love. I know there's been all of these [obstacles] like streaming and COVID, but I just love being in a theatre with people, and these are the type of movies that are just so much better with an audience."
© Getty ImagesReflecting on how she handles sharing some of her more mature film catalogue with her children, now aged 16 and 13, Sarah says it comes down to personal parenting choices.
"The violence is there for the sake of comedy. It's not reality," she said. "And so I do think that we have to separate what kind of violence. As a parent, it's our job to parent and to know what your child is OK seeing and what they understand is entertainment and what is real. And if your child has trouble differentiating, then as a parent, you say this movie is not for you."
Touching upon one particularly gory moment that left the London screening audience audibly gasping and shrieking in disgust, she added: "And if your child understands this is ridiculous and silly, you don't really put people in a washing machine, then you can see the movie."
