Beloved ’90s heartthrob has stepped away from Hollywood and is now embracing life as a father of three

Freddie Prinze Jr., best known for his roles in iconic films like She’s All That and I Know What You Did Last Summer, was once a staple of teen magazines and red carpets. With his easy charisma and leading-man appeal, he quickly became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable young stars. At the height of his fame, it seemed like his career trajectory could only go upward.

But behind the scenes, his priorities were shifting.

Over time, Prinze began to step back from major acting roles, choosing instead to focus on his personal life. His marriage to fellow actress Sarah Michelle Gellar became a cornerstone of that transition, with the couple building a life that values privacy and stability over constant public attention.