Summary:
- Alicia Silverstone had a scare after biting into an unknown fruit, later identified as a possibly poisonous Jerusalem cherry.
- The actress updated fans on Instagram, confirming she’s “alive and well” and didn’t swallow the fruit.
- Fans quickly reacted, warning her about the dangers of consuming unidentified wild plants.
Alicia Silverstone, known for her iconic role as Cher in the 1995 film “Clueless,” recently had a frightening encounter with a potentially poisonous fruit. On August 20, the 47-year-old actress took to Instagram to share her experience, which quickly drew concern from her followers.
While in England, Silverstone picked an orange-colored fruit from a fresh batch and bit into it, only to realize she might have made a mistake. In a video shared on her account, she could be heard expressing confusion about what the fruit was, saying, “I just bit into it because I was on the street and we were discussing whether this was a tomato or not.” After examining the leaves and seeds, she admitted she wasn’t sure if it was safe to eat.
Her fans didn’t waste time warning her in the comments. One fan urgently informed her, “It’s poisonous. Don’t eat that,” while others identified the fruit as a Jerusalem cherry, advising her to avoid eating it.
Later, Silverstone reassured her concerned followers with an update, stating she was “alive and well!” and clarified that she didn’t swallow the fruit. The incident served as a reminder of the dangers of consuming unknown wild plants, even for those just casually exploring nature.
