Sara Foster, known for her role in the reality show Barely Famous, pulled off a classic “mom move” at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards (FNAA) in New York City. As reported by Gayle King, Foster abruptly interrupted her daughter’s tennis practice to arrange a Facetime call with tennis star Coco Gauff.
During the FNAA event where Sara and her sister Erin were honored with the Launch of the Year Award for their shoe line, Favorite Daughter, King recounted the backstage encounter. Foster, upon meeting Gauff (who was also receiving the Style Influencer of the Year Ward), immediately asked the Grand Slam champion to speak with her tennis-playing daughter. According to King, Foster didn’t hesitate to pull her daughter off the court mid-practice for the call.
Despite the interruption, Gauff graciously took the time to greet the young athlete. King noted Gauff’s kindness, underscoring how even in a busy setting, she made an effort to connect with Foster’s daughter.
This incident highlights how celebrities sometimes prioritize fan encounters even in unexpected situations. Foster herself previously admitted that her daughters don’t perceive her as “cool,” which makes this story even funnier. She jokingly suggested she might need to appear on a show like Love Island to gain her children’s respect.
The incident underscores a relatable truth: Even high-profile celebrities can relate to the lengths parents will go to for their kids.
Whether this Facetime moment will elevate Sara Foster’s “cool factor” in her daughter’s eyes remains to be seen, but it certainly made for a memorable anecdote at the FNAA.
