Sarah Michelle Gellar faced online backlash for her birthday gift to her 16-year-old daughter, with fans criticizing her for being out of touch. The 48-year-old actress, known for her role as Daphne in the live-action Scooby-Doo films, shared a photo of the gift on Instagram, sparking controversy.
In honor of her daughter’s milestone birthday, Sarah posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, featuring throwback photos of her daughter as a baby. She expressed her love and admiration for her daughter, calling her strong, inspiring, kind, and funny, and emphasized their close bond.
The controversial part came when Sarah revealed the birthday gift – a new black Jeep adorned with a large red bow. Reports indicate that the Wrangler Rubicon model costs over £63,000, leading to criticism from followers who felt it was inappropriate to gift such an expensive item to a teenager.
Commenters expressed varying opinions on the extravagant gift, with some calling it tone-deaf and suggesting that teenagers should learn the value of hard work and earning their own money. However, others defended Sarah, pointing out that they didn’t know the conditions attached to the gift and that it was ultimately her decision as a parent.
Sarah Michelle Gellar, known for her role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 1997 to 2003, is married to actor Freddie Prinze Jr., with whom she shares daughter Charlotte, born in 2009.
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