Gellar became a pop-cultural phenomenon while starring in the iconic series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
Freddie Prinze Jr. was the spiky-haired dreamboat from “She’s All That.”
Three years later, the actors went on a date and found love.
Two decades later,we’re still swooning over SMG and FPJ.
In 2015, Sarah Michelle Gellar revealed that her daughter enjoys building things.
“For her third birthday she wanted a toolset,” Gellar toldMomtastic.
The actor recalled that some observers mistook the toolset as belonging to Charlotte’s brother, Rocky James Prinze.
As a result, Charlotte’s birthday gift sparked an unintentional critique of the gender binary.
“She was like the princess that wanted to build stuff,” the actor gushed.
Still, Gellar admitted that she tends to be more strict when it comes to parenting her daughter.
“Maybe it’s because I know how difficult girls can be,” she reflected.
“But, I try really hard to be as fair as possible.”
We would love to know which parent Charlotte inherited her handiness from!
For busy superstars, balancing childcare with the demands of a high-profile career can be quite the struggle.
Some stars resort to caregivers to help raise their kids, but Sarah Michelle Gellar chose a different path.
How does the family maintain their special bond?
According to Gellar, they never skip out on family time.
Family time is everything, but Charlotte also enjoys one-on-one moments with her mom.
From shopping excursions to Broadway shows, the mother-daughter duo seems to have plenty of common interests.
She also loves being a big sister to Rocky.
“My kids are obsessed with each other,” Gellar toldMomtatsicin 2015.
Charlotte has even rallied to increase the size of the Prinze family.
As Gellar revealed toUs Weeklyin 2019, Charlotte and Rocky request a new sibling “every day.”
While she didn’t have a Watcher to train her, Charlotte did showcase some Buffy-level combat skills.
Like many Southern Californians, Charlotte has also dabbled in the cowabunga lifestyle.
In 2020, the mini-celeb caught some waves while hitting the beach with her mom and little brother.
The trio was joined by Sarah Michelle Gellar’s bestie,Selma Blair, and Blair’s son.
In 2018, Sarah Michelle Gellar treated her daughter to a meet-and-greet with her idol,Taylor Swift.
Thanks to an adorable online exchange, we also learned that Charlotte is a Billie Eilish fan.
Gellar was starstruck and responded, “I’m dead.
I’m not a child anymore, but I totally have a crush on @billieeilish.”
Gellar later told"The Talk"that the interaction helped her score major cool points with her kids.
When it comes to celebrity families, a few extra household rules can help safeguard privacy.
That’s why Charlotte Grace Prinze isn’t allowed to use social media at least for now.
And I didn’t have social media to contend with."
“Most importantly, it’s teaching them how to navigate it.”
According to the “Cruel Intentions” actor, family time is also non-negotiable.
In 2021, Gellar revealed that she let Charlotte attend sleepaway camp but there was one condition.
In fact, Charlotte is quite independent, which is a trait that her parents seem to appreciate.
In 2015, Sarah Michelle Gellar toldMomtasticthat Charlotte was already riding the bus and attending sleepovers on her own.
Even though she was only a kindergartener at the time, Charlotte tackled those milestones with ease.
“It’s the reverse.
I’m having a harder time than she is,” the “Scooby-Doo” star admitted.
I think that’s a very important lesson, one I’ve had to learn, too."
Gellar’s philosophy on inclusion means ensuring that her kids are supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community.
When it comes to LGBTQIA+ allyship, Gellar leads by example.
In 2022, the “Buffy” star appeared in a Pride-themed commercial forCann.
It’s just the way it is," Gellar said.
“I will tell you my daughter is definitely a pro-Angel,” Gellar toldHollywood Life.
Cue theBuffy and Angel theme!
“She was like, ‘No, “Harry Potter’s” on,'” Gellar recalled.
“She watched literally seven seconds” (viaTODAY Parents).
“She loves it,” Gellar toldExtra.
“I think the fact that I’m on it is irrelevant to her.”
Charlotte is interested in acting
Charlotte Grace Prinze is definitely ready for her close-up.
While she may have a future in acting, don’t expect to see Charlotte on-screen anytime soon.
Per her mom’s rules, Charlotte isn’t allowed to pursue acting until after high school.
“I’ll never stop her from being on a set,” the actor told theHollywood Reporter.
“But she’s just not going on camera while she’s living under our roof.”
She has also opened up about the difficulties of being a young woman in the industry.
“‘Just do the job.’
‘You’re replaceable.’
When she keeps asking, I show her the second.
Sarah Michelle Gellar isn’t a stranger to playing hair-themed jokes on her kids.
Gellar took toInstagramto show off her new rose-colored hair.
For what it’s worth, we think Gellar’s pink hair was a slay.
It’s clear that the style queen is taking after Sarah Michelle Gellar in so many ways.
We can’t wait to see what the future holds for her!
