I'm with skeezycheeses on the 'not telling Dawn to shut up' camp! Happy birthday Michelle.
Going the 6 degrees route... Turns out it is also Luke Perry's birthday ('Pike' in the BtVS movie); Emily Deschanel's (in Bones with DB) and Sean Patrick Flannery's (in Simply Irresistible with SMG).
Totally do not understand the acrimony towards Dawn (and Connor, too, for that matter.) I thought Michelle was excellent in the role.
Teenagers have it rough enough without finding out that not only do you have to worry about cliques and popularity and clothes and boys, but also that you're a mystical ball of energy that can rend asunder the borders between dimensions, ushering in undending pain and terror.
I think Dawnie was remarkably well-adjusted, all things considered.
Count me in with the Dawn "Not Hate". Especialy people on some forums saying they hated Michelle because all she ever did on Buffy was whine and complain. Hello, fiction!
Ya know...maybe I am completely wrong with this assertion, but I am pretty sure that Joss and the casting directors for Buffy, Angel and Firefly would not have let any actor or actress have a role of some significance unless they had chops.
That being said...I think Ms. Trachtenberg did a laudable job of conveying all the emotions relating to being a teen and younger sister of someone who got all kinds of attention directed at them because of one matter or another...Slayer-related or not. Plus, the knowledge that one isn't even really a person has got to add to the "Why me?!?" stakes.
Still...an emphatic "Bonne fete!" to the lovely Michelle Trachtenberg and much hope for future roles that will silence ally nay-sayers:D
Happy Birthday Michelle! You were one of my favourite Buffy cast members. I think you're a very beautiful young actress and I have always enjoyed your work. All the best for the future!!
Oh, I love me some Dawnie :) I just saw the episode Michelle did for House. Anybody else see it? I'm very late to the party on House, just finishing up season 2. She really is a fantastic actress. And mut999 is completely right....MT showed some amazing acting chops in The Body. Happy Birthday, Michelle!!!
Little Bit's all grown up! Happy Birthday, Michelle! And I'm with everyone here in not liking the "Shut up, Dawn" thing. Let Dawn speak, she's usually right!
You are the epitome of a true professional - NO showing up late to the set, DUIs, meltdowns, staged drama, sordid affairs, multiple marriages, child neglect, sex videos, drug abuse, hit-and-run driving, detox, interventions, rehab, and/or award show embarrassment. Worse things I can detect are mild addictions to designer clothes and shoes.
In short, you're boring...thank God! All the best on your 22nd.
You are the epitome of a true professional - NO showing up late to the set, DUIs, meltdowns, staged drama, sordid affairs, multiple marriages, child neglect, sex videos, drug abuse, hit-and-run driving, detox, interventions, rehab, and/or award show embarrassment.
Dude, did you just compare Michelle To Britney Spears?
Maybe the "Dawn is annoying" thread among fans is really an (unconscious) tribute to Michelle's acting. I'm pretty sure that as a self-absorbed early teen I was at least that annoying, in pretty similar ways.
It's kind of funny, though, that there is not more empathy for the character, who lost her single parent so young, is so alone so often, and is expected to do what she's told without questioning.
Loved Dawnie and season 5 is my favorite season of Buffy. I loved that whole arc and the relationship between Dawn and Buffy. But, it's really hard realizing that Michelle is now 22!! Hope she had a great birthday and here's hoping she has a great future!
skeezycheeses | October 11, 19:26 CET
leiasky | October 11, 20:18 CET
shambleau | October 11, 20:56 CET
Pointy | October 11, 20:59 CET
Going the 6 degrees route... Turns out it is also Luke Perry's birthday ('Pike' in the BtVS movie); Emily Deschanel's (in Bones with DB) and Sean Patrick Flannery's (in Simply Irresistible with SMG).
[ edited by Eden on 2007-10-11 22:43 ]
Eden | October 11, 21:02 CET
skeezycheeses | October 11, 21:07 CET
I loved Dawn, thought the arc in 5 surrounding her was fantastic.
Reddygirl | October 11, 21:22 CET
Teenagers have it rough enough without finding out that not only do you have to worry about cliques and popularity and clothes and boys, but also that you're a mystical ball of energy that can rend asunder the borders between dimensions, ushering in undending pain and terror.
I think Dawnie was remarkably well-adjusted, all things considered.
Chris inVirginia | October 11, 21:55 CET
moley75 | October 11, 22:04 CET
Happy birthday Michelle.
zz9 | October 11, 22:08 CET
Numfar PTB | October 11, 22:27 CET
Ditto with the not-hate here; I also don't hate Alan Tudyk even though Wash died...
miri47 | October 11, 22:43 CET
Madhatter | October 12, 00:47 CET
That being said...I think Ms. Trachtenberg did a laudable job of conveying all the emotions relating to being a teen and younger sister of someone who got all kinds of attention directed at them because of one matter or another...Slayer-related or not. Plus, the knowledge that one isn't even really a person has got to add to the "Why me?!?" stakes.
Still...an emphatic "Bonne fete!" to the lovely Michelle Trachtenberg and much hope for future roles that will silence ally nay-sayers:D
BlueEyedBrigadier | October 12, 01:05 CET
And I really like her dancing in OMWF!
silvius | October 12, 01:21 CET
Chris inVirginia | October 12, 01:36 CET
mutt999 | October 12, 02:23 CET
UnpluggedCrazy | October 12, 02:56 CET
LKW | October 12, 03:38 CET
NuVanessa | October 12, 03:58 CET
missb | October 12, 04:41 CET
Harmalicious | October 12, 04:42 CET
deanna b | October 12, 06:16 CET
You are the epitome of a true professional - NO showing up late to the set, DUIs, meltdowns, staged drama, sordid affairs, multiple marriages, child neglect, sex videos, drug abuse, hit-and-run driving, detox, interventions, rehab, and/or award show embarrassment. Worse things I can detect are mild addictions to designer clothes and shoes.
In short, you're boring...thank God! All the best on your 22nd.
stevekaw | October 12, 07:13 CET
Dude, did you just compare Michelle To Britney Spears?
zz9 | October 12, 07:46 CET
stevekaw | October 12, 10:33 CET
Ameer | October 13, 10:13 CET
It's kind of funny, though, that there is not more empathy for the character, who lost her single parent so young, is so alone so often, and is expected to do what she's told without questioning.
toast | October 13, 15:24 CET
acidflash | October 13, 15:58 CET
Firefly Flanatic | October 14, 06:32 CET