Amber Benson has revealed the real reason why she refused to return for Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The actress memorably played fan-favourite witch Tara Mcclay for three seasons on Sarah Michelle Gellar’s acclaimed fantasy drama, which follows the title character as she defeats vampires, demons and other forces of darkness.
Tara was an integral part of the Scooby Gang thanks to her witchcraft and relationship with Willow Rosenberg (Alyson Hannigan), with the couple making history as television’s first long-term lesbian romance.
Following a brief split in season six due to Willow’s addiction to magic, Tara and Willow reconciled and made love at the Summers household.
Devastatingly, their reunion was short-lived as Tara was subsequently shot and killed from a stray bullet by Warren Mears (Adam Busch).