Sweet sixteen and ready to slay!
If you thought Sarah Michelle Gellar’s daughter would celebrate her milestone birthday any differently, think again! The beloved Buffy the Vampire Slayer star made a celebration of Charlotte’s 16th birthday unforgettable by giving her a gift that’s got everyone talking—a metaphorical ‘full circle Buffy moment’!
Posting on Instagram, Gellar reflected: “16 years ago today, you made me a mom.” She shared her heartfelt feelings about motherhood, quoting, “a daughter is just a little girl who grows up to be your best friend.” Sweet, right? She considers Charlotte not only a daughter but an extraordinary friend as well.
Charlotte isn’t just a daughter; she’s also described by Gellar as “strong,” “inspiring,” “kind,” and even “funny”—with a playful jab, claiming Charlotte’s almost as hilarious as she is! Talk about proud parenting!
Gellar had one other exciting announcement about Charlotte—she’s now officially old enough to drive! Yes, that’s right, her sweet sixteen also means she has a new ride—a Jeep, reminiscent of the iconic vehicle Buffy once drove—decked out with a big red bow. Because every slayer needs a reliable set of wheels!
The birthday present stirred up some jealousy among fans—who wouldn’t want a sweet ride for their sixteen? Comments like “100k Jeep for a 16-year-old?! Amazing! I must be in the wrong family!” popped up, and even actress Madelyn Cline chimed in with a birthday ‘wish’, adding that she wanted to be Charlotte when she grows up.
Among various greetings, some fans mentioned the nostalgia of seeing Charlotte drive her Jeep, making references to memorable scenes like in “band candy” where Buffy’s character zipped around in her mom’s Jeep. That’s some serious full circle nostalgia!
In a previous interview with SheKnows, Gellar shared a parenting lesson that’s bound to resonate. She advised to always end your sentences with “for now.” Emphasizing that all phases change—be it eye rolls during teenage years to irresistible friendship—Gellar captures the essence of fleeting moments in parenthood. Pretty insightful for moms striving to enjoy every stage!
Just like that, Charlotte transitioned from a toddler into a teenage driver, ready to conquer the roads—who knows what adventures await?
