Kennedy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Kennedy is a fictional character in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Portrayed by Iyari Limon in the TV series, the character was introduced in the seventh and final season of the series and goes on to appear in the comic book series Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, which continues the story of the television series.
| Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer character | |
| First appearance | "Bring on the Night" (2002) |
| Last appearance | New Rules, Part Two (2014) |
| Created by | Joss Whedon, Marti Noxon, Douglas Petrie |
| Portrayed by | Iyari Limon |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | Scooby Gang |
| Classification | Slayer |
| Notable powers | Supernatural strength, speed, stamina, agility, and reflexes. Rapid healing, enhanced intuition and prophetic dreams. |
Kennedy is introduced as a "potential Slayer": one of many girls who might become endowed with supernatural abilities, destined to battle evil creatures such as vampires and demons, like protagonist Buffy Summers. Distinctly, Kennedy is also a love interest for Willow Rosenberg; Kennedy is openly lesbian with an assertive personality, which is intended to contrast with the shyness of Willow's deceased girlfriend, Tara. In the series finale of Buffy, Willow magically activates the potential in all girls like Kennedy to become full-fledged Slayers, like Buffy. Entertainment Weekly named her one of the "21 Most Annoying TV Characters Ever".