Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar hit back at photographers on the Emmys red carpet for asking her to plant a kiss on her co-star David Boreanaz.The onscreen couple thrilled fans when they reunited at the 2026 Emmys in Los Angeles on Monday night to mark the vampire-filled show’s upcoming 30th anniversary.Gellar, 49, wowed in a fuchsia satin gown as she held hands and cosied up to her former co-star Boreanaz, 57.However, their reunion was overshadowed by awkwardness after a photographer asked the former colleagues to kiss on the red carpet.’I don’t think his wife would be too happy about that!’ Gellar remarked in response. Gellar is married to fellow actor Freddie Prinze Jr while Boreanaz is happily married to actress and model Jaime Bergman.Fans praised Gellar for shutting down the photographer with a perfect response as they shared their reaction on Reddit following the ‘cringe’ moment. Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar hit back at photographers on the Emmys red carpet for asking her to plant a kiss on her co-star David Boreanaz ‘I don’t think his wife would be too happy about that!’ Gellar remarked in response to the photographer asking them to kiss Gellar played the titular role of Buffy Summers during the show’s 144-episode run from 1997–2003, while Boreanaz portrayed her love interest Angel on 58 episodes of the series ‘V cute but I cringed when one of the photographers taking their pictures asked them to kiss for the cameras. SIRR?’ one wrote.Others added: ‘As inappropriate as that photographer was, asking Sarah and David to kiss, the fact that they still come off as an actual couple, after all these years! Also, kudos to Sarah for bringing up David’s wife…’,’I hope he meant ON THE CHEEK?? That’s so awkward.’ Meanwhile, another viewer gave the photographer the benefit of doubt: ‘I think the photographer may have assumed they were a couple. ‘Thankfully Sarah politely intervened and said something along the lines of, “his wife wouldn’t appreciate that.”‘Gellar played the titular role of Buffy Summers during the show’s 144-episode run from 1997 to 2003, while Boreanaz portrayed her love interest Angel on 58 episodes of the series.The actor, who plays Jim Rockford on the upcoming NBC series The Rockford Files, played Angel on 110 episodes of the spinoff Angel from 1999 to 2004.Fans were thrilled by the pair’s off-screen reunion, with one writing on X: ‘This is one of the most iconic couples that I’ve adored since childhood. I’d love to see this duo together more often.’Body language expert Judi James spoke with the Daily Mail about Monday’s interactions between Gellar and Boreanaz.James said that the former co-stars managed ‘to balance their body language signals together in a way that made all their fans happy but without disrespecting their real-life partners’. Fans praised Gellar for shutting down the photographer with a perfect response as they shared their reaction on Reddit after the ‘cringe’ moment Gellar has been happily married to fellow actor Freddie Prinze Jr since 2002 Meanwhile Boreanaz is married to actress and model Jaime Bergman (pictured together in 2019)James added, ‘The key “tell” to their genuine friendship came as they moved from spot to spot to pose and their hands quickly and easily fell into a clasp with the fingers meshed to show synchronized, relaxed and very mutual closeness.’Boreanaz’s poses were described as ‘elegant and slightly performative’, while the manner in which Gellar ‘beamed up at him and placed one hand on his chest showed she was delighted to be “working” with him again’.James noted that ‘when the photographers yelled for a kiss Sarah was quick to point out David’s wife might have something to say if they did but they still exchanged some very warm eye contact to give the cameras the kind of reunion “moment” they clearly knew the fans would want’.The reunion comes after the show’s cast has suffered sad losses in recent years, including Michelle Trachtenberg in February 2025, Nicholas Brendon in March 2026 and Anthony Head in June 2026. Gellar previously spoke about the show on her Instagram in March 2022 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the series hitting the air.She said: ’25 years ago today I had the honor to introduce the world to my version of Buffy Anne Summers. It was an uphill battle.’A mid season replacement, on a new network based on a movie, that was by no means a giant success.’Gellar said that ‘the fans’ had ‘believed in’ the show and made its success happen.’You made this happen,’ she said. ‘You are the reason 25 years later we are still celebrating. So today we celebrate you as well.’Emmy Awards 2026 winners: AT A GLANCE Outstanding Comedy Series: Widow’s BayOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Matthew Rhys – Widow’s BayOutstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Matthew Rhys – The Beast in Me Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Kate O’Flynn – Widow’s BayOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Stephen Root – Widow’s BayOutstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay (Katie Dippold for ‘Welcome to Widow’s Bay’) Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: Widow’s Bay (Hiro Murai for ‘Welcome to Widow’s Bay’) Matthew Rhys made history as he became the first actor to win two leading actor awards in one night Outstanding Drama Series: The PittOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle – The Pitt Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn – PluribusOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Jean Smart – Hacks Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: DTF St. Louis Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Allison Janney – The DiplomatOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Tom Pelphrey – TaskOutstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Sally Field – Remarkably Bright CreaturesOutstanding Reality Competition Program: The Traitors Outstanding Variety Series: The Late Show With Stephen Colbert <!- – ad: https://mads.dailymail.co.uk/v8/us/tvshowbiz/none/article/other/mpu_factbox.html?id=mpu_factbox_1 – ->
Body language expert Judi James said that the former co-stars managed ‘to balance their body language signals together in a way that made all their fans happy but without disrespecting their real-life partners’ Gellar donned a sleeveless pink gown with her blonde locks neatly styled to the side during entrances at the award show On Monday night, Gellar and Boreanaz presented the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, taking to the stage together after their red carpet appearance. Buffy The Vampire Slayer premiered in March 1997, with the pair acknowledging the 30-year anniversary is just around the corner. Gellar and Boreanaz were slated to appear in a reboot of the show titled Buffy: New Sunnydale on Hulu before the project was shelved earlier this year. The duo took a swipe at the reboot’s cancellation while on stage, with Boreanaz referring to the romantic entanglement of their characters in the original. ‘You know, Sarah, I always thought that Buffy and Angel would end up together,’ he stated. Emmy Awards 2026 winners Outstanding Drama SeriesThe DiplomatThe Gilded AgeA Knight of the Seven KingdomsParadiseThe Pitt – WINNERPluribusSlow HorsesYour Friends and Neighbors Noah Wyle led The Pitt to an Outstanding Drama Series honor Outstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryThe BearHacksMargo’s Got Money TroublesNobody Wants ThisOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinkingWidow’s Bay – WINNER Outstanding Limited or Anthology SeriesAll Her FaultThe Beast in MeBeefDTF St. Louis – WINNERLove Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesCarrie Coon, The Gilded AgeChase Infiniti, The TestamentsKeri Russell, The DiplomatRhea Seehorn, Pluribus – WINNERZendaya, Euphoria Rhea Seehorrn was recognized for her work in Pluribus Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesSterling K. Brown, ParadiseGary Oldman, Slow HorsesMark Ruffalo, TaskRufus Sewell, The DiplomatNoah Wyle, The Pitt – WINNER Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesTaylor Dearden, The PittFiona Dourif, The PittAllison Janney, The Diplomat – WINNERKatherine LaNasa, The PittSepideh Moafi, The PittJulianne Nicholson, ParadiseKarolina Wydra, Pluribus Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama SeriesPatrick Ball, The PittBilly Crudup, The Morning ShowShawn Hatosy, The PittGerran Howell, The PittJack Lowden, Slow HorsesTom Pelphrey, Task – WINNERCarlos-Manuel Vesga, Pluribus Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy SeriesQuinta Brunson, Abbott ElementaryAyo Edebiri, The BearElle Fanning, Margo’s Got Money TroublesLisa Kudrow, The ComebackJean Smart, Hacks – WINNER Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy SeriesYahya Abdul-Mateen II, Wonder ManSteve Carell, RoosterMatthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay – WINNERJason Segel, ShrinkingMartin Short, Only Murders in the BuildingDale Dickey, Widow’s Bay Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win two leading actor awards in one night Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesHannah Einbinder, HacksJanelle James, Abbott ElementaryKate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay – WINNERMichelle Pfeiffer, Margo’s Got Money TroublesMegan Stalter, HacksJessica Williams, Shrinking Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesColman Domingo, The Four SeasonsPaul W. Downs, HacksHarrison Ford, ShrinkingNick Offerman, Margo’s Got Money TroublesStephen Root, Widow’s Bay – WINNERMichael Urie, ShrinkingTyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieClaire Danes, The Beast in MeSally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures – WINNERCarey Mulligan, BeefSarah Pidgeon, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn BessetteSarah Snook, All Her Fault Sally Field was a surprise winner for Remarkably Bright Creatures Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or MovieRiz Ahmed, BaitJason Bateman, Black RabbitCharlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein StoryOscar Isaac, BeefMatthew Rhys, The Beast in Me – WINNER Outstanding Reality Competition ProgramDancing With the StarsRuPaul’s Drag RaceSurvivorTop ChefThe Traitors – WINNER Outstanding Variety SeriesThe Daily ShowJimmy Kimmel LiveLast Week Tonight With John OliverThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert – WINNERSaturday Night Live Stephen Colbert earned an Emmy for his now cancelled talk showOutstanding Writing for a Drama SeriesThe Diplomat (Peter Akerman and Debora Cahn for “Amagansett”)The Pitt (Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman & R. Scott Gemmill for “1:00 PM”)The Pitt (Valerie Chu for “12:00 PM”)Mickey Down and Konrad Kay for “Dear Henry,” IndustryPluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”) – WINNERSlow Horses (Will Smith for “Scars”)Task (Brad Ingelsby for “A Still Small Voice”) Outstanding Writing for a Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary (Quinta Brunson for “Team Building”)The Chair Company (Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)The Comeback (Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow for “Valerie Does It All”)Hacks (Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky for “Hacks”)Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat (Anthony King for “Mergers and Acquisitions”)Widow’s Bay (Katie Dippold for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”) – WINNER Katie Dippold had a massive night as she also earned an outstanding writing win Outstanding Directing for a Drama SeriesThe Gilded Age (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “My Mind Is Made Up”)Paradise (Hanelle M. Culpepper for “Exodus”)The Pitt (Noah Wyle for “12:00 PM”)Pluribus (Vince Gilligan for “We Is Us”)Slow Horses (Saul Metzstein for “Scars”) – WINNERTask (Salli Richardson-Whitfield for “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a river”) Outstanding Directing for a Comedy SeriesAbbott Elementary (Randall Einhorn for “Ballgame”)The Bear (Christopher Storer for “Bears”)The Chair Company (Andrew DeYoung for “Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does”)Hacks (Lucia Aniello for “Hacks”)The Ms. Pat Show (Mary Lou Belli for “Give It Arrest”)Widow’s Bay (Hiro Murai for “Welcome to Widow’s Bay”) – WINNER Widow’s Bay’s Hiro Murai earned Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series