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Jennie Garth
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Garth in 2023
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Jennifer Eve Garth
April 3, 1972 Urbana, Illinois, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, fashion designer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Daniel B. Clark
(m. 1994; div. 1996)Peter Facinelli
(m. 2001; div. 2013)Dave Abrams
(m. 2015) |
| Children | 3 |
Jennifer Eve Garth (born April 3, 1972) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Kelly Taylor in the popular TV series Beverly Hills, 90210. She also starred as Val Tyler in the TV show What I Like About You from 2002 to 2006. In 2012, she had her own reality show called Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country on CMT. She also wrote a book about her life, Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde, which came out in 2014.
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Early Life and Acting Dreams
Jennie Garth was born in Urbana, Illinois. She was the youngest of seven children. She spent her early years on a horse ranch in Illinois. When she was about 13, her family moved to Glendale, Arizona.
Jennie loved to dance and also did some modeling. A talent scout discovered her at a local competition. She decided she wanted to be an actress. She left high school early to move to Los Angeles and pursue her acting career. Later, she earned her high school diploma in California.
Acting Career Highlights
Starting Out with Beverly Hills, 90210 (1989–2001)
In 1990, Jennie Garth got a big role as Kelly Taylor in the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210. Her character, Kelly, faced many challenges and grew a lot throughout the show. Jennie was in all ten seasons of the series. She even directed two episodes, which was more than any other female cast member.
Her role as Kelly Taylor was very important. It helped launch spin-off shows like Melrose Place and 90210. Kelly Taylor became a character who appeared in many parts of the Beverly Hills, 90210 story. Jennie won a Young Artist Award for her work on the show.
Because of her success on Beverly Hills, 90210, Jennie starred in several TV movies in the 1990s. These included Danielle Steel's Star (1993) and Without Consent (1994). She also had smaller roles in movies like My Brother's War (1997).
More TV Success with What I Like About You (2002–2013)
In 2002, Jennie Garth joined Amanda Bynes in the TV comedy What I Like About You. She played Valerie Tyler. The show was about the adventures of two sisters. Jennie and Amanda were on the show for all four seasons.
In 2003, Jennie starred in the TV movie Secret Santa. She played a journalist in this Christmas family drama. She and the cast of Secret Santa won an award for their performances. In 2007, Jennie starred in the TV movie Girl, Positive. She played a teacher who was HIV positive. She and her co-star won an award for their acting in this film.
Jennie also competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2007. She was paired with professional dancer Derek Hough. They made it all the way to the semi-finals of the competition.
In 2008, Jennie returned to her role as Kelly Taylor in the new spin-off series 90210. In this show, Kelly Taylor was a guidance counselor at West Beverly High. She had a young son and shared scenes with her former co-star Shannen Doherty.
In 2008, Jennie appeared on the game show Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?. She won $100,000 for the American Heart Association. She is a spokesperson for their "Go Red for Women" campaign.
Recent Projects and Reality TV (2014–Present)
In 2014, Jennie Garth started a reality TV series called The Jennie Garth Project on HGTV. The show followed her as she renovated a home in Hollywood Hills, California for herself and her three daughters.
Her memoir, Deep Thoughts from a Hollywood Blonde, was published in 2014. In 2017, she launched MomGiftBox.com, a subscription box for moms. She also created a jewelry collection in 2018.
In 2020, Jennie started a podcast called 9021OMG with her Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star Tori Spelling. They share memories from their time on the show. In 2021, Jennie won $168,000 on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune for the Central Illinois Foodbank. In July 2024, Jennie launched her own clothing line on QVC.
Personal Life
Jennie Garth has been married three times. She was married to musician Daniel B. Clark from 1994 to 1996.
In 1995, she met actor Peter Facinelli while filming a movie. They got married in 2001. They have three daughters together, born in 1997, 2002, and 2006. They divorced in 2013.
Jennie started dating actor David Abrams in 2014. They got married in 2015. They separated in 2017 and filed for divorce in 2018. However, they later decided to stay together.
In 2002, when she was 30, Jennie was diagnosed with a heart condition called a mitral valve prolapse. She has said that this condition needs to be monitored throughout her life. She also shared in her memoir that she experienced anxiety starting at age 19.
Selected Filmography
Television Roles
Jennie Garth has appeared in many television shows and movies. Here are some of her notable roles:
- Growing Pains (1989)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000) as Kelly Taylor
- Melrose Place (1992) as Kelly Taylor
- Danielle Steel's Star (1993)
- What I Like About You (2002–2006) as Val Tyler
- Secret Santa (2003)
- Girl, Positive (2007)
- Dancing with the Stars (2007) as Herself
- 90210 (2008–2010) as Kelly Taylor
- Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country (2012) as Herself
- Mystery Girls (2014)
- The Jennie Garth Project (2014) as Herself
- BH90210 (2019) as Herself / Kelly Taylor
- Left for Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story (2021)
Film Roles
- Power 98 (1996)
- My Brother's War (1997)
- Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) (voice role)
Dancing with the Stars Performances
In 2007, Jennie Garth competed on season five of Dancing with the Stars. She was partnered with professional dancer Derek Hough. They performed many different dances and reached the semi-finals of the competition.
| Week # | Dance / Song | Judges' score | Result | ||
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| Inaba | Goodman | Tonioli | |||
| 1 | Cha-cha-cha / "Uptown Girl" | 7 | 7 | 7 | Safe |
| 2 | Quickstep / "Suddenly I See" | 7 | 7 | 7 | Safe |
| 3 | Tango / "Cite Tango" | 9 | 8 | 9 | Safe |
| 4 | Paso doble / "Because We Can" | 8 | 10 | 9 | Safe |
| 5 | Samba / "Cosmic Girl" | 8 | 9 | 8 | Safe |
| 6 | Mambo / "Mambo Baby" | 9 | 9 | 9 | Safe |
| Rock N' Roll / "Rockin' Robin" | No scores given | ||||
| 7 | Viennese Waltz / "Runaway" | 8 | 8 | 9 | Last to be called safe |
| Rumba / "Fallen" | 9 | 9 | 10 | ||
| 8 | Jive / "It Takes Two" | 8 | 8 | 8 | Last to be called safe |
| Foxtrot / "I've Got You Under My Skin" | 9 | 9 | 8 | ||
| 9 Semi-finals |
Tango / "The Take Over, The Breaks Over" | 9 | 10 | 9 | Eliminated |
| Cha-cha-cha / "Mustang Sally" | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
Awards and Nominations
Jennie Garth has received several awards and nominations for her acting:
- Young Artist Awards:
- Won for Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series for Beverly Hills, 90210 (1992, 1993)
- Won for Best Young Actress Co-starring in a Television Series for Beverly Hills, 90210 (1992)
- Bravo Otto Awards:
- Won Best Female TV Star (1994)
- CAMIE Awards:
- Won Camie Award for Secret Santa (2005)
- Prism Awards:
- Won Outstanding Performance in a Miniseries for Girl, Positive (2008)
See also
In Spanish: Jennie Garth para niños
