Jennie Garth Biography

Fast Facts

• Won a 1992 Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Co-starring in a Television Series for "Beverly Hills, 90210․"
• Is a supporter of several non-profit organizations, including Stand Up to Cancer, the American Heart Association and Kids Vision for Life
• Won a Character and Morality in Entertainment Award for "Secret Santa" in 2005
• For over 10 years she has had a leaky heart valve, which is the same problem her father faced along with other heart complications, leading to his death in 2008
• Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Growing Pains" in 1989
• Participated in talent competitions after taking dance and modeling lessons, catching the eye of Hollywood talent scout Randy Games
• Quote: "Marriages aren't easy, and we're just like any other couple․ We have our roadblocks, but we get around them, and our family prevails․ We are so happy we have a normal, grounded life to keep us centered․"
• Best known for her role as Kelly Taylor in "Beverly Hills, 90210" and as Valerie Tyler in "What I Like About You․"
• Published her memoir "Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde" in 2014
• Directed two episodes of "Beverly Hills, 90210" in 1999 and 2000, "I Wanna Reach Right Out and Grab Ya" and "Love Is Blind․"
• Attended the wedding of former "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-stars Jason Priestley and Naomi Lowde-Priestley
• Auditioned for the role of Kelly Kapowski in "Saved by the Bell," but the part went to her former "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-star Tiffani Thiessen