Actress Michelle Trachtenberg - best known for her roles in shows like Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer - has taken to social media to address concerns about her health after recent selfies sparked speculation and comments from users.
Yes, it seems that some people need to update their calendars, because - news flash - celebrities age.
Trachtenberg became a household name in the 2000s after she was cast as Sarah Michelle Gellar's little sister in Buffy The Vampire Slayer. And throughout the decade, she went on to star in other shows like Gossip Girl, Mercy, Truth or Scare, and movies like EuroTrip and 17 Again.
Now, Trachtenberg hasn't been on our screens much in the last 10 years, and some social media users seem to think that the actress has just been frozen in time. But now, the 38-year-old star is determined to set the record straight.
On January 17, Michelle shared a photo of herself with Spy Kids star Alexa PenaVega, where they were seen getting their roots and hair done. In response to the post, one Instagram user commented: "Michelle u look sick. R u ok?"
Trachtenberg promptly fired back, saying: "Explain to me how I look sick. Did you lose a calendar and not realize I'm not 14. I'm 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment."
The concerned user later apologized, clarifying that their comment was not meant to hurt her and they admired her, but found her appearance "pale and sickly. However, they weren't the only one expressing concern about Michelle's looks. Following a subsequent selfie showcasing her new ombré hairstyle, more users shared similar thoughts.
Michelle responded to the comments by posting another selfie on January 19 and writing: "I've received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery. I am happy and healthy. Check yourself, haters."
While some fans continued to urge her to get checked out, others came to her defense. One user reminded fellow fans not to make assumptions about her well-being, emphasizing that they are fans and not family or friends. "If she's dealing with something, she's dealing. We're not family or friends. We're fans. Calm down. Don't be rude," the user commented.
Michelle Trachtenberg's final response was a selfie accompanied by a caption that read, "Fun fact. This is my face. Not malnutrition, no problems. Why do you have to hate? Get a calendar."
The actress, determined to put the speculation to rest, has made it clear that she is in good health and wants to spread positivity.
While social media can be a platform for expressing concern, it is also essential to be respectful and avoid making hasty judgments about others' well-being. Just because Trachtenberg chose to become an actress at a young age doesn't mean she deserves any questions about her health or lifestyle. I'm sure she knows herself better than we do.
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