Amber Benson

Exclusive: Private Practice Taps into Buffyverse Once Again

• Jan 9, 2009 04:28 PM ET
• by Matt Mitovich
• 22 Comments

First, there was Amy Acker (aka Angel's "Fred"). She guest-starred on Private Practice's Season 2 premiere (and next can be seen on Fox's upcoming Dollhouse).

More recently (and as first reported by me), you got Alexis Denisof/"Wesley."

Who will be the next former denizen of the Buffyverse to make an appointment with the doctors of Oceanside Wellness? It's Amber Benson, I can tell you exclusively.

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MTV's First Political Ad Spurs a Response from Buffy Alum

• Jul 29, 2008 10:14 PM ET
• by TV Guide News

In recent weeks, MTV announced it would start accepting ad dollars for political spots for the first time. Now that an ad — an anti-Barack Obama commercial called "Both Ways Barack" — has made its debut, Buffy alum Amber Benson teamed up with MoveOn.org to release a response in support of Obama. According to the New York Times, Boy Meets World alum Rider Strong joined her for "It Could Happen to You," which is running on Comedy Central. The ad spoofs other commercial styles, including one specific spot that should be familiar to anyone who had a TV in the 1980s.Is Benson's foray in political messaging effective, or does it fall flat? Watch here and weigh in. — Anna DimondRelated:• Christina Aguilera Rocks the Vote – Extended Version!• John Cusack Gets Political in Anti-McCain Ad read more

My old Smurf t-shirt doesn't ...

• Aug 16, 2006 04:00 AM ET
• by Michael Ausiello

Question: My old Smurf t-shirt doesn't fit me anymore. I'll send it to you in exchange for some Supernatural prattle!

Answer: You got a deal! I just found out that Buffy's Amber Benson will guest star in the episode “Bloodlust.”  She plays — get this — a vampire(!) who kidnaps Sam, but then delivers some very surprising news that causes the Winchesters to rethink their stand on the supernatural.

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