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Her physical comedy, daring spirit, and deep well of vulnerability made her a memorable presence on screen.
Michelle Trachtenberg in ‘Weeds’.Jordin Althaus/Showtime/Courtesy Everett
To honor her, here are EW’s picks for Michelle Trachtenberg’s best movie and TV roles.
In an interview withAOL, Trachtenberg talked about what it was like acting alongside Parker.
“Watching her work is kind of like learning.
‘EuroTrip’.DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett
Raunch, after all, is best when balanced out with a bit of charm.
But thanks to Trachtenberg’s tiny-but-mighty energy and wise-beyond-her-years comportment, she soon became a standout in the show.
She even held her own alongsideIggy Pop, who played her dad in the series.
Michelle Trachtenberg in ‘Six Feet Under’.HBO/Courtesy Everett
It doesn’t get much cooler than that.
“Im working very, very hard,” she said.
But I will not be quitting acting anytime soon, certainly not for ice skating.”
‘The Adventures of Pete & Pete’.Nickelodeon/courtesy Everett
In fact, EW voted her one of the22 most annoying TV characters ever.
It was also integral in helping her transition from doe-eyed roles to more dramatic, hard-edged ones.
“I had been looking at independent scripts for a long time,” TrachtenbergtoldIGNin 2005.
Michelle Trachtenberg and Zac Efron in ‘17 Again’.Chuck Zlotnick/Warner Bros.
“I had been offered some really cool roles, but just nothing that I ever connected with.
And thenMysterious Skincame along… Trachtenberg starred oppositeRosie O’Donnelland often praised the actress for looking out for her on set.
Rosie was my biggest supporter.
Michelle Trachtenberg in ‘Ice Princess’.Rafy/Walt Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
There was a lot required of me.
I’m extremely grateful for the experience.
Its awesome playing the bad girl, Trachtenbergtold EW in 2008.
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’.Richard Cartwright/UPN/Courtesy Everett
Dawn was a lovely nerd and Georgina is a bitch.
Theres no way around it.
Its in every fiber of her being.
Michelle Trachtenberg in ‘Harriet the Spy’.Paramount/Courtesy Everett
Its so much fun to know that Georgina can kill you with a glance.
For what would be her final onscreen turn, Trachtenberg reprised the role forHBO Max’sGossip Girlreboot(20222023).
“She was a delight to have on set and will be deeply missed.
Michelle Trachtenberg in ‘Gossip Girl’.HBO
Our thoughts are with her family.”
Where to watchGossip Girl: Netflix
