Tara Maclay is a fictional character created for the action-horror/fantasy television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003). She was developed by Joss Whedon and portrayed by Amber Benson. Tara is a shy young woman with magical talents who falls in love with Willow Rosenberg, one of the core characters. Together, they help Buffy Summers, who has been given superhuman powers to defeat evil forces in the fictional town of Sunnydale.
Willow was a popular character when Tara was introduced, and the onset of their relationship was met with some resistance from fans. Tara grows from a reserved girl who is unsure of herself to being the moral center of Buffy's circle of friends, named the Scooby Gang. Her relationship with Willow is consistently positive, and the first recurring depiction of a lesbian couple on prime time network series television in the United States. Tara is killed by a stray gunshot toward the end of the sixth season, causing Willow to go on a rampage. Series writers and producers received angry protests from some fans when Tara was killed, including accusations of homophobia. Whedon upheld that it was the necessary course to take to propel Willow's story arc further; both the show's producers and Amber Benson deny that there was any malicious intent behind the decision. Tara was included in AfterEllen.com's Top 50 Lesbian and Bisexual Characters, ranking at No. 15.
"Every little thing she does is magic . . . "
My ultimate love letter to one Tara Maclay. Made for Amber Benson's panel at ClexaCon 2019.
Music: Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, Sleeping at Last
published: 14 Apr 2019
TARA MACLAY - (Amber Benson) [Bloopers] "BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER"
† RIP Tara Maclay
Tara always be alive for us. Thanks Amber for not doing the character of "The First", it would have been horrible for all of us...
published: 30 Nov 2020
Real Love in Fictional Work: The Case of Tara Maclay
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a show that has many characters and many narratives of love, for me, Tara Maclay boasts the most explicit compassion and ability to offer unconditional love; here's why.
published: 10 Aug 2020
Buffy & Tara talk about death (The Body) - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Willow, Xander and Anya then decide to go and buy food from the vending machines for the two sisters, leaving Buffy and Tara sitting in silence in the waiting room. Buffy explains that everyone is trying to help, while she still can't believe it's happening. Tara then reveals that her own mother had died when she was seventeen, and shares some helpful words for Buffy on the subject. When Buffy asks Tara if her mother's death was sudden like Joyce's, Tara tells her it wasn't and yet it was, because all death is unexpected.
published: 11 Jan 2021
Tara Maclay - You Will Be Found (Tribute)
Tribute to Tara Maclay from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
Thank you for watching.
Artist: Dear Evan Hansen. Song: You Will Be Found.
Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. ... Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use."
"Every little thing she does is magic . . . "
My ultimate love letter to one Tara Maclay. Made for Amber Benson's panel at ClexaCon 2019.
Music: Every Littl...
"Every little thing she does is magic . . . "
My ultimate love letter to one Tara Maclay. Made for Amber Benson's panel at ClexaCon 2019.
Music: Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, Sleeping at Last
"Every little thing she does is magic . . . "
My ultimate love letter to one Tara Maclay. Made for Amber Benson's panel at ClexaCon 2019.
Music: Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, Sleeping at Last
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a show that has many characters and many narratives of love, for me, Tara Maclay boasts the most explicit compassion and ability to ...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a show that has many characters and many narratives of love, for me, Tara Maclay boasts the most explicit compassion and ability to offer unconditional love; here's why.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a show that has many characters and many narratives of love, for me, Tara Maclay boasts the most explicit compassion and ability to offer unconditional love; here's why.
Willow, Xander and Anya then decide to go and buy food from the vending machines for the two sisters, leaving Buffy and Tara sitting in silence in the waiting r...
Willow, Xander and Anya then decide to go and buy food from the vending machines for the two sisters, leaving Buffy and Tara sitting in silence in the waiting room. Buffy explains that everyone is trying to help, while she still can't believe it's happening. Tara then reveals that her own mother had died when she was seventeen, and shares some helpful words for Buffy on the subject. When Buffy asks Tara if her mother's death was sudden like Joyce's, Tara tells her it wasn't and yet it was, because all death is unexpected.
Willow, Xander and Anya then decide to go and buy food from the vending machines for the two sisters, leaving Buffy and Tara sitting in silence in the waiting room. Buffy explains that everyone is trying to help, while she still can't believe it's happening. Tara then reveals that her own mother had died when she was seventeen, and shares some helpful words for Buffy on the subject. When Buffy asks Tara if her mother's death was sudden like Joyce's, Tara tells her it wasn't and yet it was, because all death is unexpected.
Tribute to Tara Maclay from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
Thank you for watching.
Artist: Dear Evan Hansen. Song: You Will Be Found.
Copyright Disclaimer under...
Tribute to Tara Maclay from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
Thank you for watching.
Artist: Dear Evan Hansen. Song: You Will Be Found.
Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. ... Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use."
Tribute to Tara Maclay from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
Thank you for watching.
Artist: Dear Evan Hansen. Song: You Will Be Found.
Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. ... Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use."
"Every little thing she does is magic . . . "
My ultimate love letter to one Tara Maclay. Made for Amber Benson's panel at ClexaCon 2019.
Music: Every Little Thing She Does is Magic, Sleeping at Last
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a show that has many characters and many narratives of love, for me, Tara Maclay boasts the most explicit compassion and ability to offer unconditional love; here's why.
Willow, Xander and Anya then decide to go and buy food from the vending machines for the two sisters, leaving Buffy and Tara sitting in silence in the waiting room. Buffy explains that everyone is trying to help, while she still can't believe it's happening. Tara then reveals that her own mother had died when she was seventeen, and shares some helpful words for Buffy on the subject. When Buffy asks Tara if her mother's death was sudden like Joyce's, Tara tells her it wasn't and yet it was, because all death is unexpected.
Tribute to Tara Maclay from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
Thank you for watching.
Artist: Dear Evan Hansen. Song: You Will Be Found.
Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research. ... Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use."
Tara Maclay is a fictional character created for the action-horror/fantasy television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003). She was developed by Joss Whedon and portrayed by Amber Benson. Tara is a shy young woman with magical talents who falls in love with Willow Rosenberg, one of the core characters. Together, they help Buffy Summers, who has been given superhuman powers to defeat evil forces in the fictional town of Sunnydale.
Willow was a popular character when Tara was introduced, and the onset of their relationship was met with some resistance from fans. Tara grows from a reserved girl who is unsure of herself to being the moral center of Buffy's circle of friends, named the Scooby Gang. Her relationship with Willow is consistently positive, and the first recurring depiction of a lesbian couple on prime time network series television in the United States. Tara is killed by a stray gunshot toward the end of the sixth season, causing Willow to go on a rampage. Series writers and producers received angry protests from some fans when Tara was killed, including accusations of homophobia. Whedon upheld that it was the necessary course to take to propel Willow's story arc further; both the show's producers and Amber Benson deny that there was any malicious intent behind the decision. Tara was included in AfterEllen.com's Top 50 Lesbian and Bisexual Characters, ranking at No. 15.
Curtains down. No one around. Lights dimmed out. Your eyelids are moving. Recovering consciousness. Lucidity. Distress. They did what they should. "It’s for your own good." They know what you need: Protection, detention, Deletion of memories. "Stay in bed. Forget." Run, don't turn around. Keep yourself above ground. Will they be after your mind On the other side? You're misled. What's in your head? Perilous thoughts, Forbidden ideas. We'll make it all disappear. Stay in bed. Forget. Run, don't turn around. Detention, dillusion After your mind
"I love the way the show was left ... Schoenbrun was clearly influenced by Buffy during the making of I Saw the TV Glow, using the same opening credits typeface in the fictional fantasy's credits and having Tara Maclay actor Amber Riley cameo ... Amy West.
In her caption she said, 'Merry CharisMAS,' which was a play on her first name Charisma... Read More ... She joined Benson, who portrayed Tara Maclay, on the original audio story project set in an alternate universe where Buffy Summers does not exist ... .
She left her wavy, brunette tresses down and rocked a soft makeup look with a bold, red lip ... Read More ... She joined Benson, who portrayed Tara Maclay, on the original audio story project set in an alternate universe where Buffy Summers does not exist ... .
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