What Happened to Tori Spelling?

Tori Spelling, born Victoria Davey Spelling, rose to prominence in the 1990s as Donna Martin on the hit television series 'Beverly Hills, 90210', a show co-produced by her legendary father, Aaron Spelling. Despite growing up in immense wealth, her financial trajectory took a stark turn after her father's death in 2006. While Aaron Spelling's estate was valued at approximately $600 million, Tori reportedly inherited only $800,000, with the vast majority going to her mother, Candy Spelling. This limited inheritance, coupled with alleged reckless spending habits and a lack of financial management skills, laid the groundwork for her well-documented money troubles.

Her personal life has also been a constant subject of public scrutiny. In 2006, she married actor Dean McDermott, with whom she shares five children: Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn, and Beau. Their marriage was frequently chronicled on various reality television shows, including 'Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood' and 'True Tori', often exposing their marital difficulties, including McDermott's infidelity in 2013-2014 and substance abuse issues. These public displays of their struggles, while providing income, also contributed to the perception of their tumultuous relationship and financial instability.

The financial pressures intensified over the years. By 2013, reports of her money problems became widespread, and by 2024, Spelling made headlines for living with her children in an RV and later in motels, highlighting the severity of her situation. Court documents related to her divorce revealed that she and McDermott owed over $1.7 million in unpaid federal and state taxes, along with other significant debts to credit card companies and private individuals. Her net worth was estimated to be in the negative, around -$200,000, as of early 2026.

A significant turning point came with the finalization of her divorce from Dean McDermott in November 2025, after separating in June 2023. Despite the public nature of their split, Spelling described it as one of the 'easiest divorces in Hollywood,' emphasizing their focus on co-parenting their children. Following the divorce, Spelling expressed a renewed focus on her career, teasing multiple reality TV projects for 2026.

As of August 2026, Tori Spelling remains active in the entertainment industry. In May 2026, it was announced she would star in a new reality show, 'Reunited: Tori & Randy Spelling,' which will follow her and her estranged brother on a cross-country road trip to reconnect. She also appeared in episodes of 'At Home with Tori' in March 2026. However, 2026 also brought further challenges, including a car crash in April where she and four of her children were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after another vehicle allegedly ran a red light. Spelling has stated she is not currently dating, prioritizing her children and career, and continues to manage her financial situation, with royalties from 'Beverly Hills, 90210' reportedly remaining a consistent income source.