Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage with Heartwarming Instagram Post
Hollywood power couple Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar marked a major milestone in their relationship on September 1st, celebrating their 22nd wedding anniversary. The adored pair shared a sweet Instagram post, showing them cuddling on a balcony with a stunning ocean view, captioned simply with “22” and a series of emojis representing champagne glasses, a wedding ring, and a bride.
The photograph captured the couple’s unwavering love and affection for each other, with Prinze Jr., 48, wrapping his arms around Gellar, 47, who smiled brightly at the camera. The image sparked an outpouring of love and nostalgia from fans who have grown up watching the former teen idols on-screen.
Prinze Jr. and Gellar first met on the set of the 1997 horror film “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” where they played a young couple haunted by a mysterious killer. However, it wasn’t until three years later that their friendship blossomed into romance. They tied the knot in September 2002 at an intimate ceremony in Mexico, surrounded by close friends and family.
Over the years, the couple has become known for their low-key and private lifestyle, choosing to keep their personal life out of the spotlight as much as possible. Nevertheless, they have always been open about their strong bond and commitment to each other. In a 2019 interview with Us Weekly, Gellar shared the secret to their successful marriage: “Communicate. That’s the key. It’s about being present. Listening is the most important thing.”
Prinze Jr. echoed her sentiments, adding that they still make each other laugh and treat each other with respect. “We still make each other laugh,” he said. “And we treat each other with respect.”
The couple has two children together: daughter Charlotte Grace, 14, and son Rocky James, 12. Despite their busy careers, they have always made family a top priority, often sharing glimpses of their children’s milestones on social media.
Prinze Jr. and Gellar’s love story has inspired countless fans over the years, and their 22nd anniversary was no exception. Fans took to the comments section of the Instagram post, sharing their congratulations and nostalgia for the couple’s on-screen collaborations, particularly their roles as Fred and Daphne in the “Scooby-Doo” franchise.
“Dude, the fact that you two defined my childhood, and now to see Fred actually married to Daphne is real-life cinema,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Congratulations to the best Daphne and Fred ever seen on the big screen!”
In addition to their family life, both Prinze Jr. and Gellar have continued to thrive in their respective careers. Gellar recently starred in the Paramount+ series “Wolf Pack,” while Prinze Jr. has appeared in films like “The Girl in the Pool.” The couple has also ventured into other areas, with Prinze Jr. publishing a cookbook and pursuing a passion for cooking.