If you think Beverly Hills, 90210 wasn’t life changing for you, you’re about to think again. Whether you watched it or not, there’s no denying the impact the show had on pop culture. The show not only established the teen drama genre in television, but it also provided a starting point for conversations about many taboo topics that teens face, such as teen pregnancy, eating disorders, and drug addiction.
Plus, the juicy drama gave teens an opportunity to let go of their problems for an hour each week as they dove into the drama between the teens of Beverly Hills. One of Lauryn’s favorite cast members was Jennie Garth, who played Kelly Taylor, the female lead for the majority of the show.
If you’re looking to know more about Jennie and her life now, you’ve come to the right place! That’s what this article is all about.
Now, decades after the show has ended, we got to sit down with her and chat about so much-from growing up on a farm and getting “discovered” to her experiences as an actress and her life now-it’s seriously a must watch episode! You can see it here:
Who Is Jennie Garth? & What She’s Doing Post Beverly Hills, 90210
Jennie Garth is an actress who gained popularity when she played Kelly Taylor on the beloved teen drama series 90210. Kelly Taylor was the HBIC of West Beverly High School, and she gave us all the drama. Between addiction, cheating boyfriends, cults, amnesia, and more, Kelly Taylor was never boring.
But, neither was her fellow cohort of classmates in the wealthy part of Los Angeles. Created by Darren Star and produced by Aaron Spelling, 90210 initially followed twins Brandon and Brenda Walsh. These two are from Minnesota, and they move to the glitzy, drama-soaked world of Beverly Hills at the beginning of the series.
The show became the blueprint for teen soap operas, establishing the genre and paving the way for shows like Gossip Girl, Euphoria, and One Tree Hill.
But, the show was much more than just Jason Priestly and Shannon Doherty, who played Brandon and Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210. The entire crew had their fair share of drama. Joined by fellow Beverly Hills, 90210 costars, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Cateris, and Brian Austin Green, Jennie Garth and the rest of the crew made the show what it came to be: the first (and arguably best) teen soap out there.
Jennie Garth went on to have a truly amazing career, and we’re here to get all the info for you. The details are in this episode!
How Old Is Jennie Garth Now?
Jennie Garth was born on April 3, 1972. She is 53 years old at the time of writing this article, and was just 18 years old at the start of the show back in 1990!
When Did Jennie Garth Leave 90210?
Jennie Garth was a main character for all ten seasons of the original series Beverly Hills, 90210, which ran from 1990 to 2000. She also played Kelly Taylor in the 2008 reboot of 90210 on the CW, but left the show after the first season as she felt her character’s story had run its course.
What Is Jennie Garth Doing Now?
Jennie is focusing on her podcast, I Choose Me.
Jennie told us all about her podcast, I Choose Me, which is inspired by her iconic line as Kelly Taylor in the show. When she was asked to choose between Brandon Walsh (Jason Priestley) and Dylan McKay (Luke Perry) at the height of their love triangle, she instead announced “I choose me.”
Jennie applied these words to her life and found herself fulfilled. Since then, “I choose me” has become a self-care and self-love movement under her direction. Her podcast is an extension of that movement.
She co-hosts a 90210-themed podcast with Tori Spelling.
Jennie Garth’s best friend and fellow Beverly Hills 90210 alum is Tori Spelling. Together, they host a podcast with iHeartRadio called 9021Omg. This podcast recaps old episodes as well as gives behind-the-scenes stories of the original series.
Her line of clothing, “Me” by Jennie Garth, is available on QVC.
“Me” by Jennie Garth was launched in July 2024. Jennie told us all about her experience working with QVC on the Jennie Garth podcast with TSC. “I want to tell you the QVC family is a family you want to be a part of… it’s just a really tight-knit family,” she said. “Everyone’s so joyous and loves what they’re doing and they love the customer.” You can hear more about her experience here!
She’s hosting a show on QVC2 every Thursday.
Jennie is going to be hosting a new show on QVC 2 every Thursday beginning June 5, 2025. She’ll be hosting it from her backyard, so you’ll be able to see her beautiful clothing line, hear her sage wisdom, and learn more about her life as though you were just having a backyard chat with your bestie. What more could you even ask for?
Jennie Garth has changed lives with her iconic line and philosophy.
Jennie Garth’s influence has shaped teen lives for generations now. She’s one of those celebrities who never fully left the spotlight. She’s the perfect blend of nostalgic icon and grounded grown-up. You can catch her bringing the best vibes to the studio on this episode of the Him & Her show.
Who was your favorite character on Beverly Hills, 90210? Did you love Kelly or hate her? Let us know!