In honor of Michelle Trachtenberg‘s life, let’s go over some of her most memorable roles ever.

The actress passed away on February 26, 2025 at the age of 39.

Complications from a recent liver transplant are believed to be her cause of death.

Which of the show shows and movies starring Michelle warms your heart the most as we remember her grace and talent?

Ice Princess

In 2005, Michelle landed the leading role in Ice Princess as Casey Carlisle.

The movie focused on a teenage girl with desires to succeed as an ice skater while also trying to juggle her academic studies.

It’s one of those empowering movies that makes you feel totally capable of achieving your goals.

Harriet the Spy

As a child actress, Michelle knew exactly what she was doing in Harriet the Spy. She snagged the titular role in 1996, and to this day, Harriet the Spy is one of the most unforgettable family-friendly movies ever.

She played Harriet, a precocious sixth grader who wants to be a professional spy and published writer someday.

This movie touches on the topics of loneliness, friendship, and coming of age.

Gossip Girl

Gossip Girl is arguably the biggest role on Michelle‘s résumé.

She played Georgina Sparks in the show, a girlie who doubled as a friend and foe – depending on the episode.

Although Georgina wasn’t always the most likable character to root for on Gossip Girl, one thing we know for certain?

She always added intrigue and spice to the show. She’s one of the reasons Gossip Girl was such a sweeping success from 2007 until 2012.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Vampire entertainment will always be beloved, and some would say we have Buffy the Vampire Slayer to thank for that.

Would the Twilight saga or The Vampire Diaries TV show exist with as much admiration if not for Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

It premiered in 1997 with Michelle playing the lovable role of Dawn Summers, Buffy‘s little sister.

17 Again

17 Again is an awesome movie starring Zac Efron in the leading role. He plays a depressed man who gets the opportunity to return to his teenage body to fix some of his past mistakes.

Michelle plays his teenage daughter, Maggie.

This movie is incredibly reflective and thought-provoking as it sheds light on making the right decisions in our youth to prepare us for better futures in our adulthood.

EuroTrip

EuroTrip premiered in 2004 as a comedy-adventure movie starring Michelle as Jenny.

This lighthearted flick is perfect for anyone in need of a real laugh at the moment.

It focuses on a group of teenagers agreeing on a journey overseas in the name of love.

The comical energy of EuroTrip is the reason it gets compared to other classics like American Pie and Not Another Teen Movie.

The fact of the matter is that Michelle brought her magic to the movie, and viewers adored her more for it.

Other movies and shows starring Michelle Trachtenberg…

There are several other movies and TV shows Michelle starred in before her untimely death.

Some of those include Mysterious Skin, Black Christmas, Inspector Gadget, and Take Me Home Tonight.

Michelle‘s fans are truly going to miss seeing her in different forms of entertainment since her talent always shined on camera.

We send her family and friends love during this heartbreaking time.