Sarah Michelle Gellar has shared a simple but effective rule she and husband Freddie Prinze Jr. credit for their long-lasting marriage: separate bathrooms. The actress, 48, revealed the tip at the premiere of Netflix's Star Search, where she serves as a judge.
Speaking to E! News, Gellar said: 'Separate bathrooms. That's what I always say.' Fellow judge Chrissy Teigen echoed the sentiment, noting that having designated spaces at home helps 'keep the sexy and preserve the sexy.'
Gellar and Prinze Jr. married in 2002 and have two children: daughter Charlotte Grace, born in 2009, and son Rocky James, born in 2012. Over the years, they have often spoken about the importance of respect, attention, and carving out time for each other amid busy careers.
In July 2025, Prinze Jr. told Variety: 'Marriage is hard, no matter what business you’re in. What works for us might not work for everyone else. We work at it. I’m not perfect. She’s not perfect. We piss each other off, but we respect one another.' He also credited their friendship before becoming a couple as a foundation for their relationship.
The couple first worked together on Scooby-Doo (2002) and its sequel, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), playing Daphne and Fred. Their on-screen chemistry translated off-screen, helping them navigate Hollywood together.
Reflecting on their 13th year of marriage in 2016, Gellar told PEOPLE: 'Take the 10 minutes. Put the phone down. Have a cup of coffee together. Walk the dog at the end of the night. Read a story with your kids. Make the most of the time that you have.' She added: 'We are all pulled in so many directions, so make sure that, whichever one you are focusing on, you’re present.'
