Buffy might’ve hung up her stake, but the fight continues – this time against meningitis. And yes, there was a red carpet involved.
Two-thirds of the holy trinity of 2000s teen TV royalty—Alyson Hannigan and Sarah Michelle Gellar—teamed up once again, not to battle demons or save the world, but to strut down the red carpet like health-conscious queens at the premiere of Pretty Hurts. (Not to be confused with the Beyoncé song or your post-gym soreness.)
The glam get-together happened at The Aster Hotel in Los Angeles on May 20. And while no vampires were harmed in the making of this film, there was a lot of awareness raised—about meningitis, of all things. (Plot twist: It’s not just that thing you pretended to know about in health class.)
The Lifetime flick stars Haylie Duff—yes, Hilary’s sister and rom-com veteran—as a mom named Julie, whose daughter enters a beauty pageant to snag a college scholarship but ends up facing something far scarier than backstage sabotage: meningitis. So basically, think Toddlers & Tiaras, but with way more emotional depth and slightly fewer rhinestones.
Also spotted on the carpet were Tracy Tutor, Jessica Hall, and Debra Stripe, who were there for support and possibly snacks.
Backing the movie with both content and cash was pharmaceutical giant GSK and its campaign Ask2BSure, which wants you to stop being awkward and just talk to your teen’s doctor about meningitis vaccinations already.
Alyson Hannigan, spokesperson for the campaign and eternal queen of witty one-liners, got real about mom life:
“As a mom, I know how hard it can be to stay on top of everything, especially when it comes to my teen’s health,” she said. “It’s so important to ask the right questions about meningitis risk and vaccination.”
Translation: Between soccer practice, Fortnite, and whatever TikTok trend teens are vibing with today, don’t forget to talk vaccines.
So if you’re into drama, emotions, life lessons, and a gentle nudge toward responsible parenting, Pretty Hurts is your jam.
Catch it on Lifetime, June 28 at 8 p.m. ET — because nothing says “Friday night fun” like a heartwarming PSA wrapped in a glittery tiara.
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