Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr.’s 22nd Anniversary Sparks Childhood Memories For Fans

The adorable pair recently celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary in a joint social media post, sparking a wave of nostalgia in the comments.

Fans couldn’t help but reminisce about how Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.’s iconic pairing shaped their lives on and off the TV screen.

The lovebirds celebrated their anniversary on Instagram with a heartwarming picture, capturing them flashing bright smiles at the camera. Freddie hugged Sarah from behind, his arms tightly wrapped around her waist, while she placed her hands on his.

Sarah let the PDA moment speak volumes on their behalf, simply captioning the post, “22,” alongside wedding-themed emojis such as champagne glasses, a wedding ring, and a bride. On the other hand, fans had plenty to say about her anniversary.

The post received thousands of comments from those who grew up watching Sarah and Freddie’s unforgettable performances as members of the Mystery Inc. team, Daphne and Fred. One “Scooby-Doo” lover penned:

“11-year-old me is still mad that you stole Freddie, but 33-year-old me is glad you made him happy all these years.”

The love for Sarah and Freddie continued, with an Instagram user revealing how special their love was to them. “Dude, the fact that you two defined my childhood, and now to see Fred actuallymarried to Daphne is real-life cinema,” the individual claimed.

“Congratulations to the best Daphne and Fred ever seen on the big screen!” another fan echoed, while a third chimed: “Everybody says Scooby Doo, but I say I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER!!!!”

“Grew up watching you guys and also seeing this. It’s nice to see it’s still going strong 22 years later,” a fan noted. A fellow admirer praised Sarah and Freddie’s partnership, writing: “Looking good, guys. Teamwork makes the dream work, and you’re a great team.”

Among the comments was a reminder from radio personality Nicole Michalik about Freddie’s infamous interview with broadcasting icon Howard Stern. She noted the 70-year-old “still needs to pay up!” referring to his comments about the actor’s marriage.

The Blast reported that Freddie was on the defensive during a 2001 interview when Stern claimed his marriage wouldn’t last ten years. “Oh, it absolutely will last,” the actor declared at the time, but his words didn’t impress the radio host.

“You think you’re gonna know how you feel at 35? You’re gonna be a completely different dude,” Stern countered. However, Freddie remained adamant that his marriage to Sarah would be a long-lasting union, noting:

“And she will be a completely different woman, but that’s alright.”

Having a long-lasting marriage in Hollywood is no easy feat, but Sarah and Freddie make it work thanks to their understanding of each other’s preferences. The actor shared the secrets to their successful love story in a 2021 interview, saying:

“If you love and respect someone, what brings them joy should make you happy, whether you’re involved with it or not.”

“I played video games since I was a little boy. Sarah knew I played video games. If she ever gave me a hard time about playing video games, Sarah and I would not be together. Period,” Freddie explained.

“So, let your girls watch what they want to watch. Let your dudes watch what they want to watch. Don’t give them a hard time,” he continued. “And if you find yourself in one of those relationships, maybe it’s time to have a conversation.”

Despite gaining fame for their role as Fred and Daphne in the “Scooby-Doo” franchise, Sarah and Freddie aren’t enthusiastic about playing on-screen lovers. The actor explained why in an interview, saying:

“We only worked together, while we were together, on Scooby-Doo, and otherwise neither one of us I felt thought it would be very interesting for us to be in a job together.”

“I don’t think it’s that exciting to watch two people struggle to be together when, you know, they’re going home together at the end of the night,” Freddie continued, adding:

“Odds are, if we were in a movie together, it would be a romantic comedy based on my track record and hers.”

Will Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. ever return as on-screen lovers? Fans certainly hope so!