Before She Was Famous: The Rise of Michelle Trachtenberg 🎬✨ Before she became a household name, Michelle Trachtenberg was already making waves on screen. From her early days on Clarissa Explains It All and The Adventures of Pete & Pete to stealing scenes as Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Michelle's talent was undeniable. She lit up the big screen in Harriet the Spy at just 10 years old, proving she had the charm and acting chops to carry a film. As she grew, so did her career—whether