Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz shared a sweet reunion on the Emmys red carpet on Monday night, 23 years after the hit show wrapped with seven seasons to show for it.
The duo cozied up together at the event, sharing a hug and an affectionate look on the red carpet before taking to the stage to present the award for Lead Actor in a Limited Anthology Series or Movie, which ultimately went to Matthew Rhys.
© Getty ImagesSarah Michelle looked incredible in a bold pink silky gown with a high neckline, a plunging back and a thigh split.
She paired the look with metallic silver platform heels, stacked diamond earrings and her hair in a low ponytail behind her back. Meanwhile, David looked dapper in a black suit with a white button-up shirt underneath.
Together again
© AFP via Getty ImagesLater in the night, Sarah Michelle took to Instagram to share a selfie with her former co-star, alongside the caption, "We are so back."
Fans rushed to the comment section to share the love, with one writing: "You do not understand how much this means to us Buffy fans after the year we've had. Buffy lives," while another added: "Ugh you two!!!! Perfection."
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A third chimed in: "Buffy and Angel forever!" while another declared: "I needed this reunion."
Sarah Michelle portrayed Buffy Summers, the hero and vampire slayer of the series, alongside David, who played Buffy's love interest, Angel.
Heartbreak for fans
The fan-favorite show was set to have a major revival with Hamnet director Chloé Zhao at the helm, until the project was halted in 2026.
Sarah Michelle and David referenced the heartbreaking cancelation in their speech at the Emmy Awards, with the actor musing: "You know, Sarah, I always thought Buffy and Angel would end up together."
© WireImage"Well, I guess we won't find out," she replied. The stars also paid tribute to their late co-stars in the speech. "David and I would like to acknowledge that it has been a tough two years for our beloved cast and crew, and we feel very lucky to have known and worked with such amazing people," Sarah Michelle said.
The series co-starred Alyson Hannigan, Nicholas Brendon, James Marsters, Emma Caulfield Ford, Michelle Trachtenberg and Anthony Head.
© Alamy Stock PhotoSadly, Michelle passed away at 39 years old in February 2025 due to complications from diabetes, and Nicholas died of cardiovascular disease and pneumonia in March 2026, aged 54.
Anthony was the most recent cast member to pass on when he died in June 2026 at 72 due to complications from pneumonia.
End of an era
© InstagramSarah Michelle Gellar previously opened up about the cancelation of the Buffy reboot, which was in the process of filming when it was axed.
"We had an executive on our show who was not only not a fan of the original, but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series and how it wasn't for him," the 49-year-old told People.
© Getty Images"That's very hard when you're taking a property that is as beloved as Buffy, not just to the world, but to me and Chloé. So that tells you the uphill battle that we had been fighting since day one, when your executive is literally proud to tell you that he didn't watch it."
"But the fans, they were the only reason we were doing this show in the first place," Sarah Michelle continued. "We were doing it because everybody loves it. So how do you do a show that's beloved with someone that doesn't love it?"
