What Happened to Jennie Garth?

Jennie Garth rose to international fame in the 1990s as Kelly Taylor on the hit teen drama 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' a role she reprised in the spin-off '90210' and the meta-revival 'BH90210.' After the original series concluded, Garth continued her acting career, notably starring in the sitcom 'What I Like About You' from 2002 to 2006.

In her personal life, Garth has been married three times. She shares three daughters, Luca, Lola, and Fiona, with her second husband, actor Peter Facinelli, whom she divorced in 2013. Her divorce from Facinelli was a challenging period, during which she experienced substance abuse issues that led to a hospital scare where she had her stomach pumped. She later sought help at a rehab center and has since become sober. Garth married her current husband, Dave Abrams, in 2015. Their relationship faced difficulties, including a separation and a divorce filing in 2018, but they reconciled in 2019, attributing the strain partly to their struggles with IVF and multiple miscarriages. They celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in 2025.

In recent years, Garth has shifted her focus towards self-empowerment and wellness. In November 2020, she launched the '9021OMG' podcast with her former 'Beverly Hills, 90210' co-star Tori Spelling, where they rewatch and discuss episodes of the iconic show. Building on this, in April 2024, Garth debuted her solo podcast, 'I Choose Me with Jennie Garth,' which draws its title from a memorable line spoken by her character Kelly Taylor. This podcast serves as a platform for Garth to share her journey of self-discovery, self-love, and navigating life's challenges, particularly for women over 50.

Further expanding her 'I Choose Me' brand, Garth announced in June 2025 that she would be releasing a memoir with the same title, 'I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose, and Embracing Reinvention.' The book, which delves into her experiences with fame, heartbreak, motherhood, and personal reinvention, is scheduled for release on April 14, 2026. Garth has been candid in interviews leading up to the book's release, discussing her past struggles and her journey to finding sobriety and inner confidence. She also revealed in February 2026 that she auditioned for a role in the third season of 'The White Lotus' but did not get cast. As of April 2026, Garth continues to promote her message of self-care and empowerment through her podcasts, book, and live events, including the 'I Choose Me Live' event scheduled for April 25, 2026, in Los Angeles.