Jennie Garth Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height

Jennifer Eve Garth, known professionally as Jennie Garth, is an American actress and producer best recognized for her iconic role as Kelly Taylor on the teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210, where she starred across all 10 seasons and its 2008 revival, 90210.

Her portrayal of the complex, glamorous high schooler turned young adult cemented her as a ’90s pop culture staple, earning her a Young Artist Award and multiple Teen Choice nominations.

Garth, who uses a shortened version of her real name, has also shone in TV movies like Girl, Positive and reality projects such as Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country, balancing acting with producing ventures and advocacy for heart health.

Profile

• Full Name: Jennifer Eve Garth
• Stage Name: Jennie Garth
• Born: 3 April 1972
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Urbana, Illinois, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Producer
• Height: 1.65m
• Parents: John Garth and Carolyn Garth
• Siblings: Johnny Garth, Lisa Garth, Cammie Garth, Wendy Garth, Lynn Garth, Chuck Garth
• Spouse: Daniel B. Clark (m. 1994–1996), Peter Facinelli (m. 2001–2012), David Abrams (m. 2015)
• Children: Luca Bella Facinelli, Lola Ray Facinelli, Fiona Eve Facinelli
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

Jennifer Eve Garth was born on April 3, 1972, in Urbana, Illinois, to John Garth, a school principal, and Carolyn Garth, a teacher.

She grew up on a 25-acre horse ranch in Arcola, Illinois, with six older siblings: Johnny, Lisa, Cammie, Wendy, Lynn, and Chuck.

At age eight, the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where her passion for dance and modeling led to her discovery at 15 by a talent scout, prompting a move to Los Angeles.

Garth attended Greenway High School but left in her junior year to pursue acting, later earning her high school diploma through independent study.

She is of Caucasian ethnicity, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Jennie Garth launched her acting career at 15, landing her first role in the 1989 CBS TV movie Brand New Life after moving to Los Angeles with her mother.

Her breakout came in 1990 as Kelly Taylor on Beverly Hills, 90210, where her nuanced portrayal of a teen navigating love, addiction, and family drama captivated audiences for a decade, earning her a 1992 Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Television Series.

Early guest spots on Growing Pains and Parker Lewis Can’t Lose honed her comedic and dramatic skills, establishing her as a versatile talent in the competitive teen drama landscape.

Garth’s career flourished through the 1990s and 2000s with starring roles in TV movies, including Star (1993), An Unfinished Affair (1996), and the critically acclaimed Girl, Positive (2007), which tackled HIV awareness and earned her praise for tackling serious issues.

She returned as Kelly in 90210 (2008–2010) and co-produced What I Like About You (2002–2006), starring alongside Amanda Bynes.

Her foray into reality TV with Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country on CMT in 2012 and appearances on Dancing with the Stars showcased her relatable charm, while directing episodes of 90210 marked her growing influence behind the camera.

Jennie Garth remains a television mainstay, starring in and executive producing The Jennie Garth Project (2014) on HGTV, which chronicled her home renovation, and leading family films like Karen Kingsbury’s A Time to Dance (2016).

Recent roles include Your Family or Your Life (2019) and the BH90210 meta-reboot, where she played a heightened version of herself.

Her advocacy for heart health, inspired by her father’s heart condition, shapes her public presence, mentoring young actors and inspiring fans with her resilience and authenticity in navigating fame and personal growth.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jenniegarth
• Facebook Handle: Jennie Garth
• Twitter Handle: @jenniegarth

Personal Life

Jennie Garth married musician Daniel B. Clark in 1994, divorcing in 1996, followed by a marriage to actor Peter Facinelli in 2001, with whom she has three daughters: Luca Bella (born 1997), Lola Ray (born 2002), and Fiona Eve (born 2006).

The couple divorced in 2012.

Garth wed actor David Abrams in 2015 after a brief separation and reconciliation in 2018.

Filmography

• Brand New Life (1989)
• Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
• Star (1993)
• An Unfinished Affair (1996)
• What I Like About You (2002–2006)
• Girl, Positive (2007)
• 90210 (2008–2010)
• A Time to Dance (2016)
• Your Family or Your Life (2019)
• BH90210 (2019)

Net Worth

Jennie Garth has an estimated net worth of $8 million.

Her wealth primarily derives from her decade-long role on Beverly Hills, 90210 and its revival 90210, which brought substantial episode fees and syndication royalties.

Additional earnings come from producing and starring in What I Like About You, TV movies like Girl, Positive, reality projects, and her memoir Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde.

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