History of Tori Spelling in Timeline

Tori Spelling is an American actress best known for her role as Donna Martin on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, which aired from 1990 to 2000. Spelling has an extensive acting career, with numerous appearances in made-for-television films like 'A Friend to Die For' and 'The Mistle-Tones', as well as independent films such as 'The House of Yes' and 'Scary Movie 2'. She later reprised her role as Donna Martin in the Beverly Hills, 90210 spin-off, BH90210, in 2019, demonstrating the enduring appeal of her most iconic character.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 16, 1973: Victoria Davey Spelling Born

On May 16, 1973, Victoria Davey Spelling was born, marking the start of her life and eventual career as an American actress.

Others born on this day/year

1990: Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210

In 1990, Tori Spelling landed her first major role as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210.

1991: Harvard-Westlake School

In 1991, Westlake School merged in to the Harvard-Westlake School after Tori Spelling's graduation.

1994: A Friend to Die For

In 1994, Tori Spelling appeared in the made-for-television movie A Friend to Die For.

1996: Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?

In 1996, Tori Spelling appeared in the made-for-television movie Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?

1996: Co-ed Call Girl

In 1996, while starring on Beverly Hills, 90210, Spelling was cast in the made-for-television film Co-ed Call Girl.

1997: The House of Yes

In 1997, Tori Spelling starred in the independent film The House of Yes.

1999: Trick

In 1999, Tori Spelling starred in the independent film Trick.

2000: End of Beverly Hills, 90210

In 2000, Tori Spelling's role as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210 came to an end.

2001: Scary Movie 2

In 2001, Tori Spelling starred in the independent film Scary Movie 2.

2003: A Carol Christmas

In 2003, Tori Spelling appeared in the made-for-television movie A Carol Christmas.

July 3, 2004: Married Charlie Shanian

On July 3, 2004, Spelling married actor and writer Charlie Shanian.

July 2005: Met Dean McDermott

In July 2005, Tori Spelling met Dean McDermott while filming in Ottawa, leading to an affair.

October 2005: Separation

In October 2005, Tori Spelling and Charlie Shanian separated.

April 20, 2006: Divorce Finalized

On April 20, 2006, Spelling's divorce from Charlie Shanian was finalized.

May 7, 2006: Married Dean McDermott

On May 7, 2006, Spelling married Dean McDermott in a private ceremony in Wakaya, Fiji.

2006: Inheritance

Following Aaron Spelling's death in 2006, Tori Spelling inherited $800,000 from his estate.

January 2007: Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood

In January 2007, Spelling and Dean McDermott pretended to purchase and operate a bed and breakfast hotel for their reality series, Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood.

July 2007: Spelling Becomes a Minister

In July 2007, Spelling became a minister to marry a gay couple at Chateau La Rue. A tape of the wedding ceremony was shown on Inn Love.

2007: Birth of Liam Aaron McDermott

In 2007, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott had their first child, a son named Liam Aaron.

2007: Cthulhu

In 2007, Tori Spelling starred in the independent film Cthulhu.

March 11, 2008: sTori TELLING release

On March 11, 2008, Tori Spelling released her autobiography, sTori TELLING.

2008: Birth of Stella Doreen McDermott

In 2008, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott had their second child, a daughter named Stella Doreen.

January 7, 2009: Reprising Role as Donna Martin

On January 7, 2009, it was reported that Spelling would reprise her role as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210 spin-off 90210.

April 14, 2009: Mommywood Release

On April 14, 2009, Tori Spelling released her second book, Mommywood.

2009: Randy works as a life coach

As of 2009, Tori Spelling's younger brother, Randy, works as a life coach.

2009: Stori Telling Debut

In 2009, Spelling's autobiography, Stori Telling, debuted on top of the New York Times Best Seller list and was awarded the title of best celebrity autobiography of 2009.

May 8, 2010: Vow Renewal

On May 8, 2010, Spelling and Dean McDermott renewed their vows in Beverly Hills, California.

2010: Uncharted TerriTORI

In 2010, Spelling released her third book, Uncharted TerriTORI.

April 6, 2011: Tori & Dean: sTORIbook Weddings Premiered

On April 6, 2011, Home Sweet Hollywood's spin-off series, Tori & Dean: sTORIbook Weddings premiered.

July 2011: Hoarders: Untold sTori

In July 2011, Spelling played a role in the comedy short film Hoarders: Untold sTori which premiered at the Outfest Film Festival.

September 4, 2011: Appearance on Big Brother 13

On September 4, 2011, Spelling made an appearance on Big Brother 13.

2011: Birth of Hattie Margaret McDermott

In 2011, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott had their third child, a daughter named Hattie Margaret.

April 21, 2012: Hosting My Little Pony Special

On April 21, 2012, Spelling hosted My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic 'Royal Wedding' special.

December 18, 2012: Yo Gabba Gabba!

On December 18, 2012, Spelling appeared on Nick Jr.'s Yo Gabba Gabba! and performed a skit where she baked cookies for the characters on the show.

2012: Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood Ended

In 2012, Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood aired its last episode.

2012: Birth of Finn Davey McDermott

In 2012, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott had their fourth child, a son named Finn Davey.

2012: The Mistle-Tones

In 2012, Tori Spelling appeared in the made-for-television movie The Mistle-Tones.

August 26, 2013: Cabin Fever Production

On August 26, 2013, it was announced that production had started on a reality television series titled Tori & Dean: Cabin Fever.

December 2013: McDermott Affair

In December 2013, it was reported that Dean McDermott was unfaithful to Spelling. The couple worked through the aftermath of the affair on a Lifetime series titled True Tori.

2014: Mystery Girls

In 2014, Spelling starred in the short-lived ABC Family TV series Mystery Girls with Jennie Garth.

2014: Tori & Dean: Cabin Fever Aired

In 2014, Tori & Dean: Cabin Fever aired on CMT Canada and HGTV.

2016: Financial Difficulties

In 2016, Spelling and McDermott faced financial difficulties, owing $39,000 to American Express in unpaid credit card bills. Candy Spelling provided financial assistance.

2016: Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?

In 2016, Spelling co-starred in the TV movie Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? alongside James Franco.

2016: Izzie's Way Home

In 2016, Spelling voiced April in the animated movie Izzie's Way Home.

2017: Birth of Beau Dean McDermott

In 2017, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott had their fifth child, a son named Beau Dean.

June 24, 2018: The Look: All Stars

Since June 24, 2018, Spelling is hosting the TV series The Look: All Stars.

2018: The Last Sharknado: It's About Time

In 2018, Tori Spelling appeared in the made-for-television movie The Last Sharknado: It's About Time.

January 30, 2019: The Masked Singer

On January 30, 2019, Spelling competed in the first season of The Masked Singer as "Unicorn".

2019: BH90210

In 2019, Tori Spelling reprised her role as Donna Martin in Beverly Hills, 90210's spin-off, BH90210.

November 2020: 9021OMG Podcast

In November 2020, Spelling began a podcast with Jennie Garth titled 9021OMG, where the two re-watch and share memories from their time on Beverly Hills 90210.

2022: The Masked Singer

In 2022, Spelling appeared as a guest on the Australian and French versions of The Masked Singer.

June 2023: Separation Announcement

In June 2023, McDermott announced that he and Spelling decided to separate after 18 years together in a now-deleted Instagram post.

2023: The Masked Singer

In 2023, Spelling competed in the Spanish version of The Masked Singer as "Harlequin".

March 29, 2024: Filed for Divorce

On March 29, 2024, Spelling officially filed for divorce from McDermott, citing irreconcilable differences and asking for sole physical and joint legal custody of their five children with visitation rights for McDermott.