Sarah Michelle Gellar's Daughter Charlotte Turns 17

Sarah Michelle Gellar honored her daughter Charlotte Grace's 17th birthday on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with a touching tribute on Instagram. The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" alum shared a collection of rare photographs capturing moments between herself and Charlotte, including one where Gellar gives her daughter a kiss.

Gellar expressed her deep affection for Charlotte, writing, "You may have been the child that made me a mom, but now you are the person that brings out the best in me." Charlotte, who celebrated her own birthday, also shared photos on her Instagram account.

The actress and her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., who welcomed Charlotte in 2009 and son Rocky James in 2012, have largely kept their children out of the public eye. Charlotte has occasionally attended public events with her mother, such as a 2022 screening of Gellar's Netflix film "Do Revenge."

Gellar has previously spoken about the profound impact of motherhood on her life, describing it as the most selfless act and the most meaningful aspect of her existence, surpassing even her career achievements.