History of Jennie Garth in Timeline

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. Garth's career includes a reality show, Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country, and she authored a memoir titled Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde. Her work has made her a recognizable figure in television and popular culture.

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April 3, 1972: Jennie Garth's Birth

On April 3, 1972, Jennifer Eve Garth was born. She is an American actress.

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1990: Landed role in Beverly Hills, 90210

In 1990, Jennie Garth landed the role of Kelly Taylor in the series Beverly Hills, 90210.

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1993: Lead Role in Danielle Steel's Star

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

1993: Release of Body In Progress

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

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1994: Appearance at WWF's WrestleMania X

In 1994, Jennie Garth appeared at the WWF's WrestleMania X pay-per-view as the guest timekeeper for the show's main event.

1994: Lead Role in Without Consent

In 1994, Jennie Garth had a lead role in the made-for-TV film Without Consent.

1994: Marriage to Daniel B. Clark

In 1994, Jennie Garth was married to musician Daniel B. Clark.

1995: Lead Role in Falling for You

In 1995, Jennie Garth had a lead role in the made-for-TV film Falling for You.

1995: Met Peter Facinelli

In 1995, Jennie Garth met her second husband, actor Peter Facinelli, while filming the movie An Unfinished Affair.

1996: Divorce from Daniel B. Clark

In 1996, Jennie Garth divorced musician Daniel B. Clark.

1996: Lead Role in An Unfinished Affair

In 1996, Jennie Garth had a lead role in the made-for-TV film An Unfinished Affair.

1996: Minor Role in Power 98

In 1996, Jennie Garth had a minor role in the theatrical film Power 98.

1997: Birth of First Daughter

In 1997, Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli welcomed their first daughter.

1997: Minor Role in My Brother's War

In 1997, Jennie Garth had a minor 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.

2000: Ranked on FHM 100 Sexiest Women

In 2000, Jennie Garth ranked No. 59 on the FHM 100 Sexiest Women.

January 20, 2001: Marriage to Peter Facinelli

On January 20, 2001, Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli married in a traditional Roman Catholic wedding mass.

2001: Ranked on FHM 100 Sexiest Women

In 2001, Jennie Garth ranked #93 on the magazine's 100 Sexiest Women.

2002: Birth of Second Daughter

In 2002, Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli welcomed their second daughter.

2002: Co-starred in What I Like About You

In 2002, Jennie Garth co-starred with Amanda Bynes in the WB sitcom What I Like About You as Valerie Tyler.

2002: Diagnosed with Heart Condition

In 2002, at age 30, Jennie Garth was diagnosed with a mitral valve prolapse and leaky heart valve, a condition she stated would require monitoring for the rest of her life.

2003: Starred in The Last Cowboy and Secret Santa

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

2004: Appeared in Wish-Bone Ad

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

2005: Voiced Kelly Taylor 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, in the episode segment “Bango Was His Name-Oh!”.

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2006: Birth of Third Daughter

In 2006, Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli welcomed their third daughter.

2007: Appeared on Dancing with the Stars

In 2007, Jennie Garth appeared on Dancing with the Stars: season five and was paired with Derek Hough, reaching the semi-finals of the competition.

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2007: Starred in Girl, Positive

In 2007, Jennie Garth starred in the TV teen drama film Girl, Positive, playing a teacher who was HIV positive and won a Prism Award for the performance.

September 2008: Returned to role of Kelly Taylor on 90210

In September 2008, Jennie Garth returned to the role of Kelly Taylor on the series premiere of The CW's spin-off series 90210, where she played a Guidance Counselor.

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November 21, 2008: Appeared 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 The Boardroom

In 2009, Jennie Garth played the role of Natasha in Candace Bushnell's Web series of The Boardroom.

2009: Revealed Heart Condition Diagnosis

In 2009, Jennie Garth revealed she had been diagnosed with a mitral valve prolapse and leaky heart valve.

January 2010: Starred in Garden Party 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.

March 2012: Facinelli filed for divorce

In March 2012, Peter Facinelli filed for divorce from Jennie Garth.

2012: Starred in Reality Show

In 2012, Jennie Garth starred in her own reality show, Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country on CMT.

June 2013: Divorce finalized

In June 2013, the divorce between Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli was finalized.

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

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

April 1, 2014: Publication of Memoir

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

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2014: Began dating David Abrams

In 2014, Jennie Garth began dating actor David Abrams.

April 2015: Engagement to David Abrams

In April 2015, Jennie Garth got engaged to David Abrams.

July 11, 2015: Married David Abrams

On July 11, 2015, Jennie Garth and David Abrams got married.

May 3, 2017: Launched 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.

2017: Separated from David Abrams

In 2017, Jennie Garth and David Abrams separated.

February 2018: Launched Travelling Heart Collection

In February 2018, Jennie Garth collaborated with Dune Jewelry and launched Travelling Heart Collection.

April 2018: Filed for divorce from David Abrams

In April 2018, Jennie Garth and David Abrams filed for divorce.

February 2019: Reconciled with David Abrams

In February 2019, Jennie Garth and David Abrams appeared to have reconciled, with Abrams filing a petition to dismiss the divorce proceedings.

November 2020: Started 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: Won Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

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

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