Buffy, Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg hits back at criticism: ‘This is my face’

Michelle Trachtenberg – best known for Buffy, Gossip Girl, and a string of other ‘00s hits – has issued a blunt message amid “concerns” over her appearance.

Michelle Trachtenberg has hit out at “haters” who have expressed their concern over her health.

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer star, 38, fired back at critics who addressed her appearance on social media, sparking concerns over her wellbeing, reports Page Six.

Last week, Trachtenberg posted a selfie with Spy Kids star Alexa PenaVega, writing, “These kids …. now adults getting our roots/hair done! Love this girl @vegaalexa.”

But the Gossip Girl star’s comments section was flooded with endless messages from concerned fans, some of which said she looked “sick.”

“Explain to me how I look sick,” the actress responded. “Did you lose a calendar and not realise I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”

The fan soon apologised, saying they meant “no disrespect” by the comment, and that it was a genuine concern.

The initial drama was sparked by this picture with fellow former child star, Alexa PenaVega. Picture: Instagram

Trachtenberg shared yet another selfie later that day, writing, “I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters.”

But the post only encouraged more fans to express concerns over the actress’ health.

After being hit with more comments, Trachtenberg returned to the social media platform to share another selfie of her new hairstyle.

She posted several new selfies showing off her new hair. Picture: Instagram

Trachtenberg at the 2009 Victoria's Secret fashion show. Picture: AFP Photo/Don Emmert

“Fun fact. This is my face,” she captioned the Instagram pic. “Not malnutrition no problems. Why do you have you hate? Get a calendar.”

Actress Kristin Chenoweth commented, “Ignore the hate baby! You’re stunning!!!”

Trachtenberg is arguably best known for her work as Buffy’s (Sarah Michelle Gellar) younger sister Dawn Summers, nicknamed “The Key,” in the hit drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer which ran from 2000 to 2003.

The actress in Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

She then portrayed the role of scheming Upper East Sider Georgina Sparks in 28 episodes of Gossip Girl, which ran from 2008 to 2012.

Last year, Trachtenberg reprised her role in two episodes of season two of the hit teen drama’s reboot, which has since been cancelled.

Prior to that, the actress’ most recent gig was serving as executive producer of true-crime docuseries Meet, Marry, Murder in 2021.

Other projects she appeared in include Law and Order, NCIS: Los Angeles, Ice Princess, EuroTrip, Inspector Gadget, and 17 Again.

This article originally appeared in Page Six and was reproduced with permission.