Key Takeaways
- Jerry O’Connell reveals he was dumped by Sarah Michelle Gellar after one date.
- He joked about the experience on Kelly Ripa’s podcast.
- Both actors have since built families of their own.
O’Connell’s Podcast Revelation
During a recent episode of Kelly Ripa’s podcast, “Let’s Talk Off Camera,” Jerry O’Connell opened up about a brief romantic encounter with Sarah Michelle Gellar. He humorously recounted how she “dumped my ass” after just one date.
A Young Encounter
Reflecting on their youthful days, O’Connell noted, “We were very young, we were kids.” He described how Gellar, who is now 49, decided to end things quickly. “Sarah Michelle took one look at me and was like, ‘I got to get away from this drunk,'” he said, acknowledging his struggles with alcohol.
No Hard Feelings
Despite the quick end to their date, O’Connell expressed no animosity towards Gellar. He mentioned that he often sees her and her family in their neighborhood. “I see her and her husband, and her husband is like a black belt in jujitsu — so please, I don’t want any beef with these people,” he joked, referring to Gellar’s long-time husband, Freddie Prinze Jr.
Life After Their Date
Both O’Connell and Gellar have moved on to build families of their own. Gellar married Prinze Jr. in 2002, and they have two children together. O’Connell tied the knot with Rebecca Romijn in 2007, and they share twin daughters. Their paths may have crossed briefly in the past, but both have found happiness in their respective families.