Tori Spelling facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tori Spelling
Spelling at the 2025 Pasadena International Film Festival
Born	Victoria Davey Spelling (1973-05-16) May 16, 1973 (age 52) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress author television personality
Years active	1982–present
Television	Beverly Hills, 90210
Spouse(s)	Charlie Shanian ​ ​ (m. 2004; div. 2006)​ Dean McDermott ​ ​ (m. 2006; sep. 2023)​
Children	5
Parents	Aaron Spelling (father) Candy Spelling (mother)
Relatives	Randy Spelling (brother)

Victoria Davey Spelling (born May 16, 1973), known as Tori Spelling, is an American actress. She became famous for her role as Donna Martin on the TV show Beverly Hills, 90210, which she starred in from 1990 to 2000.

Tori has also appeared in many TV movies. These include A Friend to Die For (1994), A Carol Christmas (2003), and The Mistle-Tones (2012). She was also in both versions of Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? (1996 and 2016). More recently, she appeared in The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018).

She has also acted in independent films like The House of Yes (1997) and Trick (1999). Other films include Scary Movie 2 (2001) and Izzie's Way Home (2016). In 2019, she played Donna Martin again in the spin-off show BH90210.

Tori Spelling is also an author. Her autobiography, Stori Telling, became a top seller on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Early Life and Family

Tori Spelling was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents are Candy and Aaron Spelling. Her father, Aaron Spelling, was a very famous TV producer.

She has a younger brother named Randy. Randy used to be an actor too. Their parents came from Jewish families. Their ancestors moved to the United States from Russia and Poland. Tori's middle name, Davey, comes from her grandfather.

Tori went to an all-girls private school called the Westlake School. She graduated from there in 1991.

Acting Career

Starting Out in Acting

Tori Spelling started acting lessons when she was six years old. Her father hired an acting coach for her. She then got small roles on popular TV shows.

Some of these early shows included The Love Boat, T. J. Hooker, and Saved by the Bell. When she was 17, she got a big role. This was playing Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210. Her father's company helped produce this show. Tori played Donna for the entire run of the show. She was nominated for two Young Artist Awards for her work.

While on Beverly Hills, 90210, Tori also acted in TV movies. These included A Friend to Die For (1994) and Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? (1996). She also appeared in independent films like The House of Yes (1997) and Trick (1999).

Reality TV and Books

Spelling in 2007

In 2006, Tori Spelling starred as herself in the TV show So Notorious. This show made fun of her public image in a playful way. In 2007, she and her husband, Dean McDermott, started a reality show. It was called Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood. The show aired on the Oxygen channel.

Tori also launched her own fashion and jewelry line. She released her first autobiography, sTori TELLING, in 2008. Her second book, Mommywood, came out in 2009.

In 2009, Tori returned to her famous role. She played Donna Martin again on the Beverly Hills, 90210 spin-off, 90210. She appeared in two episodes of the first season.

Recent Projects

In 2010, Tori Spelling released her third book, Uncharted TerriTORI. She said she loves sharing her stories with fans. She enjoys connecting with them through humor and emotion.

In 2011, a spin-off of her reality series premiered. It was called Tori & Dean: sTORIbook Weddings. That same year, she voiced the Pirate Princess in Jake and the Never Land Pirates. She also appeared on Big Brother 13.

In 2012, Tori hosted a special for My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. She also hosted the show Craft Wars. On Yo Gabba Gabba!, she performed a skit where she baked cookies.

Spelling in 2009

In 2013, a new reality show began production. It was called Tori & Dean: Cabin Fever. This series followed Tori, Dean, and their children. They moved to a cabin in Canada and renovated it.

In 2014, Tori starred in the TV series Mystery Girls. She acted alongside her former 90210 co-star Jennie Garth.

In 2016, Tori voiced a character named April in the animated movie Izzie's Way Home. She also co-starred in the TV movie Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? with James Franco.

Since 2018, Tori has been hosting the TV series The Look: All Stars. She also appeared in the TV movie The Last Sharknado: It's About Time. In 2019, she competed on The Masked Singer as "Unicorn."

In 2020, Tori started a podcast called 9021OMG. She hosts it with her Beverly Hills 90210 co-star Jennie Garth. They re-watch episodes of their old show and share memories.

In 2022 and 2023, Tori appeared on international versions of The Masked Singer. In September 2024, she was a contestant on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars.

Personal Life

Tori Spelling married actor Charlie Shanian in 2004. They later separated in 2005 and divorced in 2006.

She then married actor Dean McDermott in 2006. They have five children together. Their children are three sons: Liam Aaron (born 2007), Finn Davey (born 2012), and Beau Dean (born 2017). They also have two daughters: Stella Doreen (born 2008) and Hattie Margaret (born 2011).

After her father passed away in 2006, Tori and her brother Randy received an inheritance. Tori has spoken about facing financial challenges at times. In 2013, she and Dean worked through some marital difficulties on a Lifetime series called True Tori.

In June 2023, Dean McDermott announced that he and Tori had decided to separate. On March 29, 2024, Tori officially filed for divorce. She asked for custody of their five children.

Film and Television Roles

Spelling and Tim Gunn co-presenting at an event in November 2007

Films

Television Shows

Music

Tori Spelling has also recorded some songs for movie soundtracks.

Awards and Nominations

Tori Spelling has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.

See also

In Spanish: Tori Spelling para niños