Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jennie Garth

How Jennie Garth built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jennie Garth is an American actress best known for her role as Kelly Taylor in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise. She also starred as Val Tyler in the sitcom What I Like About You. In 2012, Garth had her own reality show, Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country, on CMT. She is also the author of the memoir Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde, published in 2014.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1993: Lead role in Danielle Steel's Star

In 1993, Jennie Garth played a lead role in the made-for-TV movie "Danielle Steel's Star".

1993: Release of 'Body In Progress' workout video

In 1993, Jennie Garth released a workout video titled "Body In Progress".

1994: Appearance at WrestleMania X & Lead role in Without Consent

In 1994, Jennie Garth appeared at the WWF's WrestleMania X pay-per-view as the guest timekeeper and had a lead role in "Without Consent".

1995: Lead role in Falling for You

In 1995, Jennie Garth played a lead role in the made-for-TV movie "Falling for You".

1996: Lead role in An Unfinished Affair

In 1996, Jennie Garth played a lead role in the made-for-TV movie "An Unfinished Affair". She also played a supporting role in the theatrical film Power 98.

1997: Supporting role in My Brother's War

In 1997, Jennie Garth played a supporting role in the theatrical film "My Brother's War".

1998: Minor role in Telling You

In 1998, Jennie Garth had a minor role in the theatrical film "Telling You".

2003: Starring in television movies

In 2003, Jennie Garth starred in the television movies "The Last Cowboy" and the Christmas family drama "Secret Santa".

2004: Print ad for Wish-Bone salad dressings

In 2004, Jennie Garth appeared in a print ad for Wish-Bone salad dressings as part of their $25,000 Kitchen Makeover contest.

2005: Voice acting in Family Guy

In 2005, Jennie Garth voiced her Beverly Hills, 90210 character Kelly Taylor, as well as an additional role in the Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story.

2007: Starring in Girl, Positive & Dancing with the Stars

In 2007, Jennie Garth starred in the TV teen drama film "Girl, Positive", playing a teacher who was HIV positive. She also appeared on Dancing with the Stars: season five and was paired with Derek Hough.

November 21, 2008: Appearance on Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

On November 21, 2008, Jennie Garth appeared on the game show "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?", winning $100,000 for the American Heart Association.

2009: Role in Candace Bushnell's Web series and Sesame Street cameo

In 2009, Jennie Garth played the role of Natasha in Candace Bushnell's Web series of The Boardroom and had a cameo role on Sesame Street.

January 2010: Starring in iVillage web series

In January 2010, Jennie Garth starred in an iVillage web series created by NBC Universal, "Garden Party", about farm life, fresh produce, and healthy eating.

February 18, 2014: Production begins on The Jennie Garth Project

On February 18, 2014, production began on The Jennie Garth Project, a ten-episode reality television series that aired on HGTV.

April 1, 2014: Publication of 'Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde'

On April 1, 2014, Jennie Garth's memoir, titled "Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde", was published by New American Library.

Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde

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May 3, 2017: Launch of MomGiftBox.com

On May 3, 2017, Jennie Garth launched MomGiftBox.com, an online subscription box of products to indulge, inspire and pamper moms with every purchase benefiting a charity.

November 2020: Launch of 9021OMG podcast

In November 2020, Jennie Garth began a podcast titled "9021OMG" with Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star Tori Spelling, where they share memories from their time on the show.

February 2021: Jennie Garth wins $168,000 on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

In February 2021, Jennie Garth won $168,000 on ABC's Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and donated the money to Central Illinois Foodbank in Springfield, Illinois.