--- title: "\"Little Freddie\": Sarah Michelle Gellar shares photo of 14-year-old son at a go-kart race — the teen looks strikingly like his father" description: "Sarah Michelle Gellar published photos of her 14-year-old son Rocky at a go-kart race on October 26. Following a short haircut, the teenager looks strikingly like his father Freddie Prinze Jr., and his dream is to become a Formula 1 driver." date: 2026-10-28T15:29:46.117Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/sarah-michelle-gellar-shares-son-rocky-go-kart-race tags: [sara-michelle-gellar, freddie-prinze-jr, formula-1, go-kart, hollywood, celebrity-family] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "Little Freddie": Sarah Michelle Gellar shares photo of 14-year-old son at a go-kart race — the teen looks strikingly like his father ![Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar smiling indoors with blonde wavy hair](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/28/sara-mishel-gellar-pokazala-syna-rokki-na-kartingovoy-gonke/sara-mishel-gellar-pokazala-syna-rokki-na-kartingovoy-gonke-1.webp) ## Key Points - Sarah Michelle Gellar posted photos of her 14-year-old son Rocky at a go-kart track on Instagram on October 26 - After getting a short haircut, Rocky became noticeably similar to his father Freddie Prinze Jr. - The teenager dreams of becoming a Formula 1 driver and trains in go-kart competitions - Gellar and Prinze Jr. have been together for 25 years, 23 of them in official marriage American actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, known for her role as Buffy Summers in the cult series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," posted a series of family photos on Instagram on October 26 taken at a go-kart track. The star shared moments from her weekend spent with her husband Freddie Prinze Jr. and their 14-year-old son Rocky, captioning the post simply: "Weekend at the race with my boys." In the photos, the teenager poses in a racing suit and is also captured during preparations for the race. The actress additionally posted joint selfies with her spouse, capturing a family getaway filled with support and a shared hobby. ### Resemblance to father became more noticeable after haircut Subscribers paid special attention to Rocky's new haircut: the teenager swapped his long wavy hair for a very short crop. It was after this change that his striking resemblance to Freddie Prinze Jr. became, according to social media users, virtually undeniable. In the comments under the publication, Rocky was dubbed "little Freddie," and some followers jokingly suggested the name "Freddie Prinze Jr. Jr." For fans of the couple who have been following the Gellar-Prinze family for over two decades, such details become an opportunity to note how children inherit their parents' features. ### The road to Formula 1: from kindergarten questionnaire to go-kart tracks According to his mother, Rocky's passion for racing began in early childhood. In late August 2026, the teenager posted an old kindergarten questionnaire on social media where he listed car racing among his favorite activities. Sarah Michelle Gellar previously shared that her son dreams of becoming a Formula 1 driver. While this ambitious goal lies ahead, Rocky trains and participates in go-kart competitions, with his parents actively supporting his hobby by accompanying him to the track and tracking his progress. The family weekend at the go-kart track captured in the recent photos is a continuation of this tradition of spending time together. ### A solid Hollywood couple: 25 years together Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. met on the set of the film "I Know What You Did Last Summer," released in 1997. In 2002, the couple officially married. According to publications from 2025–2026, the actors have been together for 25 years, 23 of which have been in an official marriage. In a 2024 interview, Gellar emphasized that the success of their relationship lies in working on it together: "I believe you have to work on everything, whether it's friendship, a working relationship, or marriage. You have to put in the effort." In an episode of the show "Today With Jenna and Friends," the actress also shared one of the couple's household secrets — having separate personal bathrooms for each spouse. ### Context: Gellar's career and public activity In addition to family posts, Sarah Michelle Gellar remained active professionally in 2025–2026. The actress, who turned 48 in April 2025, previously announced the reboot of the series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," in which she played the title role. From time to time, Gellar shares archival childhood and youth photos with her audience, evoking a broad response from fans of her long-standing career. The family photos with Rocky and Freddie Jr. fit into the overall lifestyle that Gellar has consistently portrayed on social media for many years. ## Fact-Check & Sources - ["Маленький Фредди": звезда "Баффи" Сара Мишель Геллар показала 14-летнего сына на новых фото](https://wave.rbc.ua/ukr/stars/malenkiy-freddi-zirka-baffi-sara-mishel-gellar-1793194916.html) - Primary source. Confirms publication date (October 26), Gellar's caption, racing suit, haircut change, follower comments, kindergarten questionnaire (late August), Formula 1 dream, meeting date (1997) and marriage date (2002). - ["Баффи" Сара Мишель Геллар раскрыла секрет 25-летних отношений с мужем-актером](https://glavred.info/starnews/baffi-sara-mishel-gellar-raskryla-sekret-25-letnih-otnosheniy-s-muzhem-akterom-10660346.html) - Confirms 25 years together and 23 years of marriage, Gellar's quote about working on the relationship (2024 interview), mention of Today With Jenna and Friends. - [Мишель Геллар изменилась до неузнаваемости: звезда "Баффи" показала архивное фото](https://www.unian.net/lite/stars/sara-mishel-gellar-yakiy-viglyad-mala-zirka-baffi-u-ditinstvi-foto-12977742.html) - Confirms Gellar's age (48 years old, birthday April 14) and information about the Buffy reboot. - [Звезда «Баффи» назвала неожиданный секрет счастливого 23-летнего брака](https://www.gazeta.ru/culture/news/2025/04/26/25643228.shtml) - Confirms 23-year marriage and age 48 at the time of publication (April 2025). ## FAQ ### When did Sarah Michelle Gellar post photos of her son at the go-kart race? The photos were published on Instagram on October 26 after a family weekend at the go-kart track. ### How old is the son of Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.? Rocky, the couple's only son, is 14 years old. ### What are Rocky's hobbies and what career does he dream of? Rocky has been passionate about go-kart racing since early childhood. According to his mother, he dreams of becoming a Formula 1 driver. Right now, he trains and competes in go-kart races. ### How long have Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. been married? The couple has been together for 25 years, 23 of which in official marriage. They met on the set of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' in 1997 and married in 2002. ### Why did followers pay attention to Rocky's appearance? The teenager swapped his long wavy hair for a very short crop, making his resemblance to his father Freddie Prinze Jr. much more pronounced. Followers nicknamed him 'little Freddie' in the comments.