Tori Spelling, born on May 16, 1973, is a renowned American actress and reality television personality. As the only daughter of the illustrious television mogul Aaron Spelling, she rose to fame as one of the main stars of the iconic teen drama series Beverly Hills 90210, where she played the virtuous and innocent Donna Martin.
During her time on 90210, Spelling took on a variety of roles in Lifetime movies, earning her a reputation for her work in the melodrama and unintentional high-camp genre. Some of her notable performances include Death of a Cheerleader and Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?
As 90210 came to an end, Spelling transitioned to a successful film career, making memorable appearances in movies like Scream 2, where she poked fun at her own image, and indies such as The House of Yes and Trick, showcasing her comedic chops.
In the mid-2000s, Spelling's personal life became the subject of widespread media attention, following her affair with actor Dean McDermott and subsequent divorces from her respective partners. The couple's tumultuous relationship and subsequent marriage in 2006, as well as their reality TV projects, including Tori & Dean: Inn Love and True Tori, kept them in the public eye.
Although she continued to find acting work, including appearances in the CW's 90210 reboot and the sitcom Mystery Girls alongside her former 90210 co-star Jennie Garth, Spelling's personal struggles, including financial difficulties and feuds with her mother Candy, have become a significant part of her public image.
In recent years, Spelling has been known for her dramatic antics, including an incident where she accidentally fell onto a hibachi grill while dining at Benihana. She and McDermott, who renewed their wedding vows in 2010, reside in Los Angeles with their five children.