‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ stars thank fans in show’s 20th year
The nostalgic crew behind “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” never forgot the integral role of their fans in the show’s small-screen victory across the United States and the globe.
Some of the celebrities who appeared in the hit supernatural series, which aired from 1997 to 2003, posted their simple “Thank You” to their fans on social media, with the hashtag #buffyslays20.
Sarah Michelle Gellar, who led the cast as the fun and bubbly Buffy Summer, posted a throwback photo featuring one of the show’s iconic scenes. “Let’s party like it’s my birthday,” she tweeted on Saturday.
Let's party like it's my birthday #buffyslays20 pic.twitter.com/JLXvQ8y8PW
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) March 10, 2017
Josh Whedon, who created the show, also posted a heartwarming tribute to the show’s loyal fans.
And I need you to say it 💕 https://t.co/V2olprw6Kq
— Joss Whedon (@joss) March 10, 2017
Nicholas Brandon, who played the teen heartthrob Xander Harris in the series, reminisced how his life has changed since being part of the horror-drama flick.
20 years ago the world changed. My life changed . What a beautiful ride it was and always will be. Thank you Lovlies ! #buffyslays20 #BTVS
— Nicholas Brendon (@NicholasBrendon) March 10, 2017
Charisma Carpenter, who played Buffy’s adversary Cordelia Chase, tweeted, “I feel like I have fallen into an Internet sinkhole of all things Buffy. I can’t believe the reaction to 20 years of Buffy.”
I feel like I have fallen into an Internet sink hole of all things Buffy. I can't believe the reaction to #20yearsofBuffy enormous THANKS!
— charisma carpenter (@AllCharisma) March 10, 2017
Ps. Cordelia has GIFs! Wha?!!!
I meeeean! #Youknowyoumadewhen #20yearsofBuffy #buffyslays20 #buffythevampireslayer pic.twitter.com/sflrNnsOdd— charisma carpenter (@AllCharisma) March 10, 2017
Allyson Hannigan, who served as Buffy’s best friend and sidekick Rosenberg at Sunnydale High, felt speechless with the fans’ love for her character.
Wow. #20YearsOfBuffy @joss What can I possibly say to thank you? No really, what can I say?!? I need YOU to write it!!!
— alyson hannigan (@alydenisof) March 10, 2017
Buffy’s “Watcher” Rupert Giles, played by Anthony Stewart Head, tweeted his gratitude, “Here’s to all who watched, and all who were part of its creation, but most of all, here’s to you, Joss.”
#BuffySlays20 Here's to all who watched, and all who were part of its creation, but most of all, here's to you @joss – grrrr,aargh x
— Anthony Stewart Head (@AnthonySHead) March 10, 2017
Juliet Landau played Drusilla, a vampire who killed a slayer during season two.
#Buffy20 today.Thxs @joss #Buffy. Best job ever. #drusilla #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #vampire #julietlandau
UNDEAD: https://t.co/E5z8MXsVke pic.twitter.com/fDOJc2AKFZ— Juliet Landau (@julietlandau) March 10, 2017
Remember Amber Benson’s character Tara Maclay, who shared a passionate kiss with her girlfriend Willow?
A new edition of The Watcher's Guide?! It really has been twenty years ;) https://t.co/j3H2ffHDVa
— Amber Benson (@amber_benson) March 10, 2017
James Marsters played the role of Spike, Buffy’s vampire foe who became her flame in the next episodes. He also appeared in the show’s 1999 spin-off, “Angel.” “Dear Buffy, Happy Anniversary! Sorry pet, didn’t get you flowers. Been busy talking to all the people who are celebrating you and Mr pointy,” he tweeted.
Dear Buffy, Happy Anniversary! Sorry pet, didn't get you flowers. Been busy talking to all the people who are celebrating you and Mr pointy! pic.twitter.com/Y7ytBus9xC
— James Marsters (@JamesMarstersOf) March 10, 2017
Buffy’s gang would never be complete without Anya, enacted by Emma Caufield. After losing her demonic powers, Anya joins the circle and eventually falls in love with Xander. “A huge ‘Thank You’ gift that changed my life forever. Love to all the cast, the writers, the crew, and the show’s captain Joss,” she tweeted.
A huge thank you for a gift that changed my life forever. Love to all the cast, the writers, the crew &the show's captain J ! #BuffySlays20
— emma caulfield (@emmacaulfield) March 10, 2017
Adam Busch’s Warren Mears, the evil nerd who led a gang in order to slay Buffy and conquer Sunnydale, penned a tribute to the show’s cast.
Here's to another 20 years of being closely associated with the worst humanity has to offer https://t.co/i4dkbH6r1R
— adam busch (@adambusch) March 9, 2017
Clare Kramer played Glory, who relentlessly searched for the “key” she needed to return to Hell and almost killed Buffy in the process. “It’s Buffy’s 20th? So soon? Thank you Joss, and thank you to all the wonderful fans who help keep the show alive,” she tweeted.
It's Buffy's 20th? So soon? Thank you @joss, and thank you to all the wonderful fans who help keep the show alive! #buffyslays20 pic.twitter.com/b1k2o3YvIU
— Clare Kramer (@ClareKramer) March 10, 2017
Julie Benz (Darla), Eliza Dushku (Faith) and Tom Lenk, who got the role of Andrew Wells, thanked the show’s fans too. /ra
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20yrs ago @joss gave me a chance to be a small part of something big! I'm eternally grateful! #buffyslays20 pic.twitter.com/iio0pZMNT2
— Julie Benz (@juliebenz) March 10, 2017
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