Clueless Star's Fruit Snack Sparks Toxicity Fears
Alicia Silverstone, best known for her role in the iconic 1995 film "Clueless", has sparked concern amongst fans after a video emerged on TikTok showing her seemingly consuming a poisonous fruit. The actress, who is a vocal advocate for veganism, discovered the unfamiliar fruit while in England and, unsure of its identity, took a bite.
The video, posted on Monday, shows Silverstone encountering a bright red fruit that resembles a cherry tomato, prompting her to question its nature. She describes the fruit as having "pepper-like" seeds and notes its leaves are unlike those of a tomato. "What the heck is this?" she asks viewers, revealing the squashed fruit and stating that she suspects it might be something inedible.
Fans swiftly identified the fruit as a Jerusalem cherry, a plant native to South America. According to GardeningKnowHow.com, the plant's fruit is toxic and should be kept out of reach of children and pets. Ingestion can lead to serious health complications, affecting both the gastrointestinal and central nervous systems. Symptoms may include stomach pain, fever, diarrhoea, paralysis, slowed breathing, and delirium.
Concerned viewers expressed their anxieties in the comments, with some requesting updates on Silverstone's well-being. Others questioned her decision to consume an unknown fruit found on the street.
Allaying fears, Silverstone took to social media on Tuesday to reassure fans that she was unharmed. "Alive and well! Don't worry⦠I didn't swallow," she wrote.
Despite the incident, Silverstone remains committed to her vegan lifestyle, having published a vegan cookbook, "The Kind Diet," in 2009. On her website, TheKindLife.com, she advocates for plant-based eating, claiming it enhances strength and promotes a healthier immune system.
While this incident highlights the importance of identifying unknown plants and fruits before consuming them, it serves as a reminder of Silverstone's ongoing dedication to promoting a plant-based diet. It remains to be seen if this incident will influence her approach to unfamiliar fruits in the future.
