Michelle Trachtenberg’s Career in Photos: ‘Buffy,’ ‘Harriet the Spy,’ ‘Ice Princess’ and More

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Daniel Doperalski Michelle Trachtenberg starred in “Harriet the Spy” at just 10 years old, and went on to appear in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Gossip Girl,” “Ice Princess” and “Eurotrip.”Trachtenberg started acting at just 3 years old before joining Nickelodeon’s “The Adventures of Pete and Pete.”She joined “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” as Dawn Summers in its fifth season as Sarah Michelle Geller’s younger sister, and was on the show until it ended in season seven.On “Gossip Girl,” she played mean girl Georgina Sparks who often sparred with Blake Lively’s Serena van der Woodsen and Leighton Meester’s Blair Waldorf.She went on to appear in popular films including “Ice Princess” and “Eurotrip,” then returned for the “Gossip Girl” reboot in 2022, which proved to be her final role.She died Wednesday at the age of 39.

Michelle Trachtenberg’s first starring role was in “Harriet the Spy,” where she played the young sleuth from the popular novel. (1996)Michelle Trachtenberg appeared in two seasons of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” as Buffy’s younger sister.Penn Badgley and Michelle Trachtenberg in “Gossip Girl,” in which she played mean girl Georgina Sparks. (2008)Michelle Trachtenberg appeared in two episodes of the series “Love Bites.” (2011)Michelle Trachtenberg appeared on five episodes of the Showtime series “Weeds.” (2011)Michelle Trachtenberg, left, Scott Mechlowicz and Jacob Pitts appeared in the raunchy comedy movie “Eurotrip.” (2004)Jay Hayden and Michelle Trachtenberg in a season 8 episode of “Criminal Minds” (2013)Michelle Trachtenberg was Ashley in the rom-com “Take Me Home Tonight.” (2011)Michelle Trachtenberg played Maggie in the rom-com “17 Again.” (2009)Michelle Trachtenberg appeared opposite Brady Corbet and Joseph.