TORI

Being with Jennie on "90210" made me happy.


They always say you can never go home again. I always used to ponder over that statement and just assumed it to be true. After all, people change. Circumstances change. Life goes on. Then I found out that it is true that you can never go home again...to the home in reference as you once knew it to be. But, when the new "90210" came a knockin' I knew I needed to go home again. If for no other reason than to say life as Donna had come full circle and I had done it for the fans. But I never expected it to be as emotionally rewarding as the experience turned out to be.

I had fears! When we last saw Donna she just married David and was blissfully happy and had her whole life ahead of her. Not to mention I was just 26 and had auburn hair! Now, 10 years later I wanted to make sure we did Donna justice and that I felt comfortable returning to the iconic character of my youth now as a woman, a wife, and a mom of two! It took some sorting out but creatively the producers let me weigh in on my character, thankfully. Then, my first day was upon us.... I couldn't sleep the night before! I was so nervous. I felt like the new girl going to her 1st day of high school. What if no one accepted me? Would I have to overcome the " Tori Spelling" stigmatism all over again? Would I remember HOW to play Donna? Well... Good news! Everyone was really nice, they did accept me, and they got over the whole "Tori Spelling" of it all. Some crew members even commented: "Wow. You are so nice. I have to admit we thought you might be a prima donna (no pun intended)." And I not only remembered how to play Donna but also loved "finding" her again. She had been there all the time. A part of me that I just hadn't accessed in about 10 years. And, then there's MY Jennie.








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tori+dean=love | July 4, 2009 1:20 AM | Reply

I grew up watching 90210... and it just so happens that my two favorite characters were (and I'm not just saying this... I was thoroughly obsessed) Kelly and Donna! I love you and Jennie Garth (haha... Peter Facinelli is my daughter's favorite... Carlisle Cullen?!) and that you can reconnect through Beverly Hills' favorite zip code!

Nancy, did you ever find out the name and brand of Tori's bedroom color? It is so lovely!

Nancy, did you ever find out the name and brand of Tori's bedroom color? It is so lovely!

Hi Tori&Dean Monkey&buggy, My daughter Alexa an son Nick and I adore your show! You both show how you can be normal and happily married in hollywood! We have watched from the beginning, and even caught the show where you both met. Dean you were awesome on Open range! I have been happily married to a wonderful man as well! he is a engineer Firefighter an I undertand when you both say you hate being away from eachother. Our family wishes yours all the love and happiness and success in life. Thank you for being real and seeing love and happiness in hollywood, where sometimes nothing seems real. All the best, Anna & Alexa & Nick C

Tori,
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed both of your books. It was nice to hear about the old days of 90210 and remember most of you were just kids trying to handle fame.

It disturbs me to read some of the post here that are so harsh to someone they don't even know. I have two daughters and I can't imagine how hard it is to have your children in a fish bowl everytime you set foot outside your home.

I think that if more people read your books maybe they would understand better some of what goes on the show. I can understand your fear of attending an event alone etc based off what I read in your books.

Congratulations on your beautiful children, your marriage, and show.

I'm looking forward to reading more stories from you!

Thanks for sharing your life, its cool to see that you both area a good mother and father. Tori Your mother just doesn't know what she is missing. You have a beautiful family stay strong!

Hello Tori,

You are a very inspiring young woman. What you and your wonderful family illustrate is a normal family with normal life challenges, perhaps on a different scale then most, but truly normal.

You have reminded me of my creativity and that I have not been creative as late. You have completed 2 books, design and sell your own jewelry and fashion, on top of being an actress and a wife of an actor. I hit a rough patch and watching your show reminded me that creativity pours out when you are open to opportunities and open to yourself.

Keep up the good work. You have a wonderful family and are very fortunate to find such a love.

Pat

Tonya Helms | June 23, 2009 11:04 PM | Reply

Tori, Next time you are in NY, you should check out American Girl for Stella!

I love your show!!! The best "reality show" on television today - a real family who loves each other!!! I hope your show lasts as long as your family enjoys doing it!! Thank you!!

Aurora Aguilar | June 23, 2009 2:58 PM | Reply

My Dearest Tori, Dean, Liam, & Stella: Love your show. All of you are very professional and family orintated in your life style show. Love it. Bless you all for such a beautiful family. Listen Tori, way back in the 90's my family and I were in Vegas and you and your family(including your mother) were at Cesars Palace have lunch at the casino's cafe resturant and you were with your 90210 cast and I happened to ask your handsome father for his signature and he did on a cloth napkin. Till this day I still have it. If ever you want it, just let me know and I will be more than happy to send it to you. You should have it. FREE Okay. Love the show, Keep it up. Bless ya guys.

Tori... First of all, I love your show! I am 36 yrs old and was a huge fan of 90210. I watch the new show just to see what has happened with my favorite characters. Of course I still watch the reruns as well.
Anyway, I have two kids of my own about the same age as yours and I love to watch how you and Dean handle the children. It's nice to see that other people experience the same issues and to get ideas on how to handle them. Dean reminds me so much of my husband, especially with the sex comments...so funny. We go through the same thing, it's hard to find time for each other when you have babies. :) My husband loves motorcylces too, I think it's an outlet for them. But hey, whatever makes them happy.
I really enjoy watching you two as a couple and working things out together. I used to watch Jon & Kate plus eight all the time to see how they handle their family issues and being together. I'm disappointed that they couldn't work it out, and I really hope that it doesn't happen to you guys. You are so great together and I hope that you can make it last. It's nice to believe in happily ever after and would be nice to see a couple can make it on TV.:)
Good luck with your show and much love to your family. I look forward to wathing more!
Shannon

Kasey Wells! | June 23, 2009 10:59 AM | Reply

Tori I love you and your family! If I miss one show I feel like i let you guys down. I havn't missed one show of the new season because i just love watching buggie and monkey play and smile. They are beutiful kids and are so high fashioned! Funny how that works huh? Anyway, I love patsy and shes such a great helper! I wrote today to tell you one thing though...you will be a great mom now and forever! I can see in your eyes and in buggies eyes that you love each other and will have a great reletionship no matter how it was for you and your mom. Have a great summer and god bless you!!! =)

Kasey Wells! | June 23, 2009 10:59 AM | Reply

Tori I love you and your family! If I miss one show I feel like i let you guys down. I havn't missed one show of the new season because i just love watching buggie and monkey play and smile. They are beutiful kids and are so high fashioned! Funny how that works huh? Anyway, I love patsy and shes such a great helper! I wrote today to tell you one thing though...you will be a great mom now and forever! I can see in your eyes and in buggies eyes that you love each other and will have a great reletionship no matter how it was for you and your mom. Have a great summer and god bless you!!! =)

Hey Tori,
I love the show. I know that you support a lot of charities have you ever thought about getting involved with Operation Military Kids. I am an Army Wife and it is super hard when my husband is deployed. Their are many issues that are hard to deal with during a deployment. I know that you miss Dean when he is gone for any amount of time. Now just imagine that you don't know when you may hear from him or if you will hear from him for weeks at a time. When my husband leaves I know that I may not see him for a year. Now just imagine what that does to children. Operation Military Kids is a wonderful organization that helps kids deal.

Erica Jones | June 23, 2009 10:14 AM | Reply

Tori,
Thank you for being so grounded. I can identify with your son's outbursts. My son is going through that stage as well. You have a gem in Patsy.

Tori and Dean.....just want to say I think you guys make a great couple. Your children are sooooo beautiful. I enjoy watching the show.

valerie j sprague | June 23, 2009 3:34 AM | Reply

Dear Torrie, i have to admit i was never a real big fan of 90210. however, i love you and your reality show, you are A GREAT MOM. and i believe you will suceed in all your endevers. you rock, east coast LOVES YOU. dont ever doubt yourself, love you , val

April Turner | June 23, 2009 3:27 AM | Reply

Tori,
Im 29 yrs old so I remember 90210 well! I watched every week faithfully...I've enjoyed, so much, watching "Tori and Dean"...I've read ur first book and can't wait until ur second..My husband and I always sit down at night after work and watch the show..We are so much like you all..Some of the comments you make and some Dean make...My husband and I will just look at each other and laugh b/c it sounds like us! U seem like a down to earth girl and u don't see that alot in hollywood...Ur a Awesome Mom and I hope to someday be too...Keep them episodes coming and God bless all of u!...From a small town girl in Ky...

Tori, I love, love the tote bags you use for the kids. I think the pink tote is Goyard, but I can't figure out the brand for the large black quilted tote. Please let me know, I love bags, especially tote bags. I have 2 girls and I carry lots of stuff also.
Thank you soo much.
Lisa

While i think it is wonderful that you will miss Dean and I feel your pain at being a "single" parent...your husband is only in Canada and can come home if he had to...The service men and women serving overseas don't have that luxuary and are gone for far longer than 5 weeks and for alot less pay and are in harms way all the time. I was a single parent for 11 months with no help and the mother of four children, a five year old, a four year old a two year old and a one year old....he missed all birhtdays, anniversary, first day of school, halloween, christmas, new years and valentines day and easter...you do what you have to do and do it because you are a mother and you don't cry publically and you are strong because you have to be...you don't have a choice...that is what being a parent and a grown up is all about...yea you miss him but put it into perspective you can call him and see him...he is not in harms way...many women do it without help and no support...I did many, many times and my children's lives were never impacted by it because it was my job not to let that happen....Enjoy and embrace what you have and be strong...your children need that more than anything else.

Tori and Dean:

Watching you two is like seeing a picture of my life minus the celebrity. You are not alone trying to balance career and family. Honestly, you lead what I consider the typical American life. Most everyone I know is running at full speed wondering where the time has gone.

My advice, keep doing what you are doing. If you are happy, if your kids are happy, you are all good. There may be a time that you will need to reassess what is keeping you so busy. There is no handbook to kids, no hand book to marriage, and no handbook on life.

Breathe deep, soak it up once in a while, and live.

RESPOND TO A " LADY C "


TOO BAD YOU DID NOT RESPOND TO WHAT I HAD TO SAY ABOUT TORI AND DEAN! GO BUY HER BOOKS; CHEAP UGLY JEWLERY; WATCH TV UNTIL IT ROTS YOUR BRAIN; BELIEVE THAT DEAN IS NOT A GOLD-DIGGER; BELIEVE YOU TOO CAN PURCHASE TWO HOMES WORTH PROBABLY TOGETHER OVER 2.5 MIL BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE A HUMBLE EVERY DAY MARRIED COUPLE. YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO CONDEMN MY RIGHT TO "BLOG AWAY ". BTW...I AM A NTIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATOR HERE IN THE USA...AND YOU...WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING? WATCH SLEAZY SOAP OPERAS ALL DAY LONG?
PS YOU HAD A FEW ERRORS YOURSELF...

Dear Tori, Dean, Liam and Stella and Patsy too! I'm ashamed to say I never watched 90210. I am a 47 year old happily married woman and the show I love is Home Sweet Hollywood. Your children are soo cute and Patsy is a trip! A great trip!!! Sweet, lovely lady. Please don't worry about the mommy thing so much, all you have to do is see how they look at you and Dean. You and Dean are and have defintely done something right. It is a pleasure and fun to watch the show. You and Dean are great together and I await baby #3!!!! Also, I have spent a large part of my life trying to change parents. It only took me 46 years to realize that I was the one that needed to change my thinking. The war is over for me. I accept that what is, is and what was, was. They have never changed nor will, but I have. Hope this helps a little. Kisses and hugs to the little ones!!!
Thanks.

Tori

I applaud you and Dean not bein afraid to discipline the children. Trust me Dr Spock didn't know everything needed to know about raising children and if he did, He wouldn't never told parents that you should negotiate with a 2 yr old. Your son is naturally testing his boundaries and you will do him a GREAT INJUSTICE if you let him hit you! If he never learns another thing in his life, HE MUST LEARN IT IS NEVER OKAY FOR ANY REASON TO EVEN THINK ABOUT HITTING HIS MOTHER! (It seems that Dean will not have it anyway).

Tori I have raised 4 wonderful Young, respectful, well - behaved Women so believe I have been tested in this area.

It won't Kill him, He wants you to do it...He just doesn't know to appreciate it yet.

Just remember, the difference is that he must know why he's being punished so he can learn not to do it again....My Mother said "Let them know how mad they have made You"

Sorry Deborah, I just have to clarify...You have a Masters in English Lit? That's some writing and grammar technique for an English major:
"SHE BROKE UP AND DEAN DID TOO A MARRIAGE JUST SO SHE HAD A MAN WHO COULD IMPREGNATE HER AND THEREFORE HAVE A FAMILY."
What school did you go to exactly? Was it one where declarative sentences end in question marks?
"I HAVE YET TO HEAR IF RANDY VISITS?"
Ouch...perhaps they blocked your first post because it was completely unreadable. Maybe next time you should skip English Lit and began instead with English 101. Good luck

I HAVE NO5TICED THAT MY JUNE 17TH COMMENTS REPLY HAS NOT BEEN DISPLAYED? IT WAS DISPLAYED ON THAT ONE DAY I WROTE AND THAT WAS THAT. PERHAPS IT'S BECAUSE I DID NOT GO HYSTERICAL WITH MY COMMENTS ON HOW TORI AND DEAN ARE AMAZING PAENTS, GENEROUS, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...AD NAUSEAM.
DOES ANYONE ELSE SEE WHAT I SEE?
TORI IS A NARCISSTIC BORDERLINE PERSONALITY WHO IS AFRAID TO LIVE ALONE. SHE BROKE UP AND DEAN DID TOO A MARRIAGE JUST SO SHE HAD A MAN WHO COULD IMPREGNATE HER AND THEREFORE HAVE A FAMILY. WHERE IS HER BROTHER? I HAVE YET TO HEAR IF RANDY VISITS? HER MOM SPILLED THE BEANS AND TOLD ALL ON CHELSEA LATELY THAT TORI HAS TWO NANNIES AND SHE CHOOSES NOT TO BE ON REALTY TV IN THEIR HOUSE 24/7. TORI CHOOSES TO EO SO BECAUSE TORI IS PAYING THOSE BILLS! TWO MULTIMILLION DOLLAR HOMES WERE BOUGHT BY HER IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS?! COME ON GENERAL PUBLIC...SHE IS LOADED. WE DO NOT KNOWHOW MUCH SHE MAKES ON RESIDUALS ON 90210 , HSN, THIS STUPID REALITY SHOW, BOOKS ( OH BTW...AWFUL TRIPE ) I SHOULD BE ABLE TO EVALUATE THAT; IHAVE A MASTERS IN ED/ENGLISH LIT. WHO IS SANE OUT THERE WHEN THEY REALLY CANNOT SEE DEAN IS USING HER AND SHE IS USING HIM?

Pam Stephens | June 22, 2009 1:57 PM | Reply

Tori, I love your and Dean's show and I was glad to see you back on 90210. I was a fan of the old show and I like the new one. You make a great mom I don't know how you do all you do. You seem so down to earth that you would sit down and talk to anyone. I'm a 48 year old mom and grandma. My daughter got me into 90210 the first show when they were young and we used to watch it together those were good times. I miss them now so enjoy the babies while you can it's over so fast. Do you have a tweeter account? If so could you tell me what it is I would love to follow. I am disablied now and spend alot of time alone so I enjoy reading about others. God Bless you and your beautiful family.

Hi Tori!
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~Danielle~ = )

Hi Tori, I know what you're going through with
Liam terrible two's, I have two grown daughters and an 11 yr. grandson, that live with me until recently. My advice to you is when my children
went through that stage, I ignored them and tried
not to react and it seems to work, when it didn't
I resorted to Time Out in a room with no toys to
play with, such as my bedroom. All three hated to be ignored or left alone, and would cry several times please mommy I sorry, I always gave them to strike 3 before detained them to my
room. It is such a difficult time to go through
for both the parents and the child. Good Luck, and let's us know what method works best in Liam's case, We can all use new methods, especially as I will probably continue to have
more grandchildren (I Hope). You are a great mom, a fantastic wife, and an overall beautiful
person, I wish you and yours the best! I will
remain a very faithful fan of you and your family.

Marcia

Tori, I think you are such a sweet girl and a great Mother. I feel so bad for you and I know how you feel about a Mother that is so unattached. All we ever want as a child is our parents love and approval and when we don't get it we second guess ourselves all the time. Kudos to you for putting together such a wonderful family. Your mother is really missing out on such a wonderful person. When I watched the episode of Dean and you getting ready for your trip at 4am I thought I wish I was part of your life because I could have been there to help out. Lets face it if we did not have our friend where would we be in life!!!

Hi tori i am a huge fan. i watch ur show every tuesday, i have both ur books and really hope you make another because there great. your kids are gorgeous Liam always makes me laugh when i watch ur show and Stellas beautiful. I really hope i can meet you one day you seem like an amazing person and a great mother. And you are nothing like ur mother so dont ever think that. when you get the chance i hope you can write me back

I am a fan | June 21, 2009 1:41 PM | Reply

Dear Tori,
I just finished your book. I love the way you write. I opened your book and could not put it down. It was real life drama and I have had the same in my life so I can relate. Abandon at 3 months by by mom and dad to my grandparents to raise me, I also had a african american women that took care of me while my grandma worked. Her name was Mary and I loved her dearly. She was my mama and all that I knew. When she passed away I was seven years old but to this day I still have a since of her spirit all around me. After that our family moved to Southern California and I married and rasied a family there. I have had an awesome life and my grandma aka MaMa just passed away at the age of 92. She and my grandfather put their whole life on hold to raise me and my sister after my mother and father just walk away because raising a family for just to hard for them. Parents should not be allowed to just walk away no matter what. I love you and Dean's relationship. It is a strong love you can tell. So no matter what happens in your relationship do not walk away without asking yourselves what will this do to Liam and Stella!!! Stay strong and stay together for them. Love you guys and I your show it is the best realty show on the air. Please keep doing it.

Cheri Faith | June 21, 2009 12:07 PM | Reply

Tori,

Being a generation older than the original "90210" era, I was never really exposed to you or your work. And not being a fan of pop gossip rags, I have never followed the trail of misinformation that has apparently followed you your entire life.

For some reason, while on my "stay-cation" this spring, while channel surfing I flipped to Oxygen exactly as they began to air the entire last season of your show. It wasn't until it was over that I realized I hadn't done anything else all day!. Then I found myself in the car, headed to the library to get your book and your Mother's book. Before my head hit the pillow that night I had read both, cover to cover.

While your Mother's book was revealing, although very poorly structured (one of my degrees is in English literature!) yours was delightful, sad and yet, full of hope. After reading both and watching the shows, I feel drawn to you as if you were/are one of my students. Having been a teacher of people your age, a drama teacher, in fact, for over twenty-five years, I feel a connection to you like I do with them. So many of them had rocky relationships with their Mothers and having had a horrible experience with my own, I had the deep desire and need to nurture and love them as they longed to be.

If I could, I would give you a huge bear hug and tell you that I am so very proud of you and the way you lead your life. I understand and empathize with how you feel about your relationships with your son, your daughter, Dean, Patsy, the Guncles and your work. You are not some air-head heiress princess - in fact, you are the opposite. You are a sincere, caring, delicate yet strong woman who has a set of excellent work and family ethics.

You want so badly to please every one and make every one around you happy - please realize that by just being Tori, you accomplish that with ease. You work as hard as you do for more reasons than meets the eye - one of the main ones being that you really are your father's daughter. Some people, like Aaron and you, are genetically built to work, produce and create. You can't help it! And I know that your creative soul needs to be expressed though your work as well. And of course, you want to provide your family with all they need.

Just always remember that even if you never performed another scene, wrote another word or designed another piece of jewlery or clothing, you are the greatest production you will ever create. You, Tori, are enough - you are your ultimate creation.

When things get wild and you feel like the walls are crashing in from the craziness, stop and think about that and be proud of who you are and the beautiful family you have surrounding you! It is a glorious thing for which it is so obvious that you are thrilled to enjoy and thankful to have!

You, Dean, the babies and your wonderful extended family are in my thoughts and prayers! I will be watching, reading and enjoying all that you are from afar and will always hope for all the best life has to offer you!

Take care, Tori!

~Cheri~

I think Torri and Dean seem to have a good marriage but am stymied that every time Torri has an important thing going on, like moving day, winter party, etc., Dean has some selfish want that he can't possibly get out of. ON the other hand, Torri constantly handles EVERYTHING on her own and never complains. Im just sayin.

I am reading all the blogs, And wondering why there are so many haters out there, all comenting on how Tori looks, and her weight too. Dont you think saying all those hatefull things, effect Tori, Im sure they do read all of our comments. Good luck Tori, and Dean..Love your show...


do

Just a word of encouragement. From a fellow daughter of a malignant narcissist...rock on sister. I am amazed at your ability to create a family of your own and not stay traumatically bonded to your family of origin. So glad you have Patsy to mother you....and good friends to nurture you!

Do you understand that not everyones life is the same and i am sorry that your husband has health problems and i hope he is well soon but i am also in the same boat about where my childrens next meal is coming from but just be happy your husband has a job mine doesnt and i am the only one working making it on very little do you think i am complaining to tori about my life no because i am just happy that she is doing so well even on her own with out her fathers money if all you do is worry about what other people are saying then i think you are missing out on some positive things in life and i have never heard her complane yes she has addressed the fact that she and the kids will miss dean but thats all and all you see on tv is 30 mins to an hour of her life and do you think they are going to actually put the really crappy parts on tv well thats just crazy any ways just think she even said that she is thankful that her and dean are working so next time you watch listen carefully dont just jump to conclusions thank you bye

ROXANN WEBB | June 21, 2009 12:13 AM | Reply

Hi tori how are you doing hope it's fine. I know a lot of people are talking about how skinny you are looking know. I think you look good with the weight after the baby was born. Don't get me wrong you look good, but better after stella was born. Also you are a good mommy don't let anybody tell you different keep up the good work bye now.

Tori and Dean,

I love the kids and pasty!!!

Melinda Miller | June 20, 2009 11:15 PM | Reply

Hi Tori, I absolutely love your show and think that you and Dean are just the best couple.....perfect together. You look super great in everything you wear and I admire your talents. We have something in common....I have a son named Noah but the next top name on my list was Liam. I have a daughter who is named Stella (she is 3) and my birthday is May 16th just like yours!!! We are conected in a weird way, huh?! LOL!! Best of luck and hugs and kisses to you and your beautiful family...you deserve the best life has to offer.

Melinda

happy father day dean

Hi Tori,
I'm a big fans of yours too, and I love your new show.
I also loved your old "Beverly Hills 90210" show.
I don't want to be picky about Donna Martin, and I don't know if other "90210" fans feel the same way, but I wish that "Donna Martin" could have stayed close to home (BH-I grew up there too and have lived most of my life there) - and Donna Martin could be a mother there, even married to David, and even work in or near BH outside of the home.
Making "Donna" a highly successful fashion designer in Japan, I feel, removes her from fans' identification of her as "Donna Martin" - if that makes any sense.
I love your show, Tori, and you are a wonderful role model and have a great family!
I wish you always continued success!
Marti

Hey Tori,
Did you watch adorable little gorl Georgie Henley in the movie "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"?? She resembles you a lot in that movie...

Julie Faiella | June 20, 2009 7:37 AM | Reply

Tori,
U r way too thin, those arms kill me, tooooo skinny. U do look anorexic and I just want to get in the TV and feed you. What is Dean thinking?Allowing you to be so skinny. I know you have your own mind. How did you get so skinny?...Anyhew, Love ya girl. I do love your show, I am a fan, justified. God bless The McDermott family

Monique Hamilton | June 20, 2009 1:03 AM | Reply

hey torrie i love watch u an dean, i love u cuse u r so emotionl like me contiue do the good worke an take care of yr husban an kids an patsy an always love yr mother dont matter what she have done to u ok,i am a jamaica lol

Hello Tori,

Well, its me again, Klee. Just wanted you to know that I am proud of the job you are doing w/kids, plus working like crazy!!!!

If you think about it, you became a Mom very fast and you are taking it in stride. No one is perfect, but the most important thing is love and I SEE THAT WITH YOU, DEAN, LIAM, AND STELLA, AND OF COURSE PATSY!!!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, YOU ARE JUST LIKE YOUR FATHER. KLee

Tori, I love your show and I think that your family is adorable. However, I have to say it's really irritating to have you go on and on about being away from Dean for 5 weeks. Like many others my husband is on a 15 month tour in Iraq and I would give anything to only be away from him for 5 weeks. In addition, there are countless single parents out here in the real world that work and take care of 2+ children without a nanny so count your blessings and quit complaining. Also, do directors really appreciate you and Dean constantly letting your children run all over each others sets? I know my boss wouldnt be too happy with me if my husband and kids showed up at my office and my kids were all running around. You really need some perspective!

rose tussey | June 19, 2009 3:32 PM | Reply

Tori, I love your show! I am so envious of the love you and Dean share! I think it is great and wonderful! I have always been the attention giver in my relationship and I think it's great the way you guys do things together and have a wonderful loveing relationship. I have both your books and I am trying to get my hands on your new jewlery line. I think it's great! I watch your show every Tuesday night and if i'm not their to see it i make dure I record it. I too am a mom. I have 2 boys,4 and 5 and 1 daughter 14. My family is the love of my life. I think it's great the way you air your lifes for other people to enjoy! I have been a fan since the Donna days and never missed a episode! I so enjoyd reading your books and I so wish I couldve been their for your book signing. I would love to get the chance to meet you one day. I wish you and your family the best always and luck in all you do. Oh yeah I've also seen every movie you've been in and was wondering if there was plans for any more? I hope God blesses you and your children and continue the good work! rose

Tori, My sister and I love your show. You always look great but lately, since having Stella, you look even better. I am a 40 Something yr old mother of Twin boys who are about to turn 7. I have gone up and down about 20 pounds with my weight since having them and I am just tired of it. I would love to try following your daily diet intake. I dream of being able to be thin enough to put on a t-shirt and jeans and look great! Hope to hear from you.
Jill
MI

Nancy Voight | June 19, 2009 2:00 PM | Reply

Tori,

I love the color of your bedroom!
What is the color and who makes the paint?

Nancy

Tori, I really like watching your show. You have a wonderful little family. I just have to say after watching this last episode in which Dean is leaving for 5 weeks, I am a little peeved. Tori, he has a job! Do you know how many men can not even say they have a job to go to? There are a lot of us that are just wondering where our next meal is coming from or if we can make the next payment on our house. I know what real love is all about, I have that with my Husband, just as you do with Dean. I miss my hubby when he is just 15 miles away from the house. He has many health problems and somedays he can barely make it in the door after working all day. He just pushes on and does what he has to so we can have the basic's we need. He never complains and calls me many times during the day just to tell me he loves me. You just have to quit the whinning about how hard your life is, it is what you make it. Just be grateful you have what you have. There are many that would so like to trade lives with you and not have the hardships they have. Wouldn't trade my life for it though, I am broke but happy!!! So buck up and look at what you have and be happy with it.

Tori, you are an amazing person. You truly are an inspiration for all the women in the world. I wish you the best of luck in everything and anything you will ever want to accomplish in life. I enjoy watching the episodes, and you give so many women the strength and courage to stand up and get the job done. You make things look so simple, when sweat is involved. I look forward to more seasons following the next.

Kathy Bowl | June 19, 2009 12:36 AM | Reply

I watched this show by accident. I have raised 2 children (33 & 28). I must say I assumed that you were superficial. I am sorry. I raised my kids to not make assumptions and yet I did what I abhor. I am struck by your love for your family and the deep struggle you constantly have trying to balance family and career. The love you have for all is so apparent. You are an excellent mother and wife. Don't let anyone get you down. If you get the opportunity, take a breather from work. Believe me, your kids will be grown before you know it. You and Dean clearly have a deep love for one another and it is obvious that despite whatever former relationships you might have had - this is the real deal. I never saw 90210, but I do recall seeing your dad in a western way back when I was a kid. Keep on being the best mom and wife! Way to go. The babes are beautiful and you don't have to follow in your mom's footsteps. I had a strained relationship with mine also. My take on motherhood was do nothing like my mom did! Clearly you have done the same. We don't have to repeat history. We can break the cycle. Your kids, when grown, will be anxious to spend time with you too. Best wishes!

Victoria James | June 19, 2009 12:08 AM | Reply

Hey there, dont know if you actually read these. I just want to say i feel for the men and women who have husbands or wives in the military, It doesnt matter what your husband or wife do if you have to be apart for 5 weeks or 14 months it is hard. like i said i really feel for the familys. I have a brother in law in the navy so i know but tori you shouldnt feel bad about missing dean you love him and thats all that matters.As for monkey hitting and throwing tantrums if you find out how to stop it please let me know i have a 4 year old still doing and i have tryed everthing but spanking him and i really am against that so any help would be nice lol.

Tori,

I love your show and think you are great and hardworking and a caring mom. I do, however, take issue with something from your last episode. I don't know how many of your fans are service members in our US military, and I know it's not fun to leave your family, but I almost felt irritated by how much you went on and on about you and Dean being apart for 5 weeks and how long that was. Our men and women in uniform, predominantly the US Army, but also US Marines and Sailors are apart from their families for much longer. I was in Iraq for 7 months, away from my husband and 3 young kids But, many soldiers I knew were doing 14 MONTH LONG tours.

Anyway, good luck with your 5 weeks, but bear in mind that when you go on and on about that, there are many women in your audience who have either served overseas themselves or their husbands are gone for far longer.

Cindy Pence | June 18, 2009 10:16 PM | Reply

Tori,
First thank you to Oxygen for giving us another season of this wonderful family show. Ok with that said, Tori I know you have herd it a million times but your family is a true insperation to so many. I Have to admit my teen age oldest daughter was a big fan of "90210", I Had 5 kids, so pretty busy did not watch much tv but she never missed it. I did however now that my kids are grown watch your first show (taped every one) and now that I am re married my husband and I never miss your and Deans show. THank you for opening up your life for all of us to see.The Love that you and Dean share which comes across with not just words but the way you look at each other reminds me of the Love I have for my husband and how we are true soul mates. This is my second time around and I did find my soul mate this time. Your show makes us happy and perks us up as our life holds many not so fun things. My husband is terminally ill and I was a Vet Tech for 15 years and had to stop working to take care of him which sad to say means living in low income houseing month month just trying to make it. We forget all that when we sit in bed, yes lay in bed and watch your wonderful show. I love seeing you guys being you, it's so refreshing in crazy age of Reality TV. If they are not scripted badly they are just not worth watching. Shhhhhhh I do watch a certin make over show hoping some day they will get to Vancouver Washington and I could be picked and we could get our apt redone by Wal Mart. Just the simple in live are the best but I dream some day they will knock on my door and say SUPPRISE you won a simple make over. Nice bed for my husband to be comfortable, matching furniture and a nice bedroom and living room and kitchen. Hey a girl can dream . Sometimes it's all that keeps us going, right. Your Family's show just makes my husband every time turn to me when it's over and say I love you and you are my soulmate and I love this show I hope it goes on untill the kids grow up. One day I was really sad missing my work I lived to fix Animals and save their lifes and that day Tori and Dean came on and by the time I watched the show I was just in a good mood. You can not help but watch your show and be in a good mood after it's over. I have read both your books and they were wonderful. I could not put them down which was good as soon as I was done with one my husband had to start it. I may never win my simple make over for my apt but I know that on Tuesday Night we will see your show. Having raised 5 kids pretty much alone I have to say your a natural with your kids and I remember your fears you shared with us your fans all over and then when Liem was born it was like you had done it before. Your an awsome mom and your children are so cute and Im sooo happy for you that you got your healthy wonderful bug. From reading your books I know how much you wanted a daughter and your wonderful with her. I remember the day you found out it was a girl, it so happened that day my husband had a bad Doctors visit and we were well not in high spirits but your show came on we cheered when the Doctor said it's a GIRL and I cried tears of joy with you that you were getting your little girl. Hope to see your show on for a few more seasons and can't wait to see what you do next and just knowing you and dean will always having somethig on TV, that I am sure of is wonderful. You work very hard and are supper woman as far as Im concered.....GOD BLESS CINDY

Hey Tori!

I just wanted to let you know that I have been very ill following a "botched surgery" almost two years ago. I am 31 years old and have to walk with a cane and take all kinds of medications. I also have a 4 year old daughter, Savannah.

Recently, several really bad things have happened to me all at once!(My lawyer called and dropped the lawsuit against the hospital that almost killed me, I got a letter from the LT Disability company that they are not sending me my monthly disability checks anymore, I have to go to the Mayo Clinic in August, and my husband -who I have been with for 13 years - just left me.) Most days I don't feel like getting out of the bed, much less doing anything else!

HOWEVER, I will watch marathons of Tori & Dean OVER and OVER and OVER because I love it! It makes me happy and makes my bad luck in life and my chronic pain seem a little less worse!

It is so nice to see that y'all are just normal people who have real problems just like we do. So THANK YOU for being brave enough to put your life on TV so that you can inspire the rest of us to be happy and appreciate what we do have! Your family makes me laugh, cry, smile, and sometimes get mad at the people who do not respect your privacy! Additionally, I feel so lucky that I get to watch it all!

It must be wonderful to have this show that you can one day give your children and have SO much video and so many pictures marking the milestones in their lives. That would be the best part for me. And of course, your fans love you, and they will be able to look at this series in like 15 years and SEE for themselves HOW GROOVY you are, HOW MUCH you love them and HOW MUCH you SACRIFICE YOURSELF for them! You are such a great mother! (It must skip a gene or something!) You are an inspiration to all of us!

To wrap this up, you are an AWESOME woman, a TERRIFFIC mother, a GREAT wife, and of course, a WONDERFUL person - inside and out!
Thank you for all of the inspiration, laughs, smiles, and daily entertainment!

Love,
Ashley
Lexington, SC

Hello believe it or not two weeks ago I would have laughed in anybodys face if they said I would be watching your show, well things change,I actually love it and find it a relief too see you guys have the same real problems we do just on a different scale, plus more,thank you for inviting me into your home and sharing your life with us.Your show is refreshing, and the break I need from my own drama, with four kids and a sick husband!!God bless you and keep you and always put God and your family first!!

Hello Tori! I am unsure if you really read these or not but here goes! I think you and Dean are the most down to earth hollywood couple! I would want to be friends with you if we lived in the same town - very fun and cool parents! I am also a mother of 2 (15 months apart) work a full time job and a wife - very taxing at times, but we do what we have to do! :) I enjoy your show and hope it continues. I really admire your relationshihp with Dean - very solid which you don't seem to find anymore. I think you are a great couple and I wish you both all the best! I adore Patsy! I hope she gets some back relief soon! Keep up the good work!

Lisa from BERMUDA | June 18, 2009 9:14 AM | Reply

Tori & Dean,
I don't know if you even see these comments from fans but I've gotta tell you - I love you guys! It is one show I will not miss; I must admit that as the 'norm' I may have previously thought Hollywood stars are just a different bunch; but your tv shows on Oxygen have proven me wrong for sure - you guys are the most real, down-to-earth, funny folks; it's great that you show such emotions and day to day life activities; I absolutely love it, and your book of course as well - you definitely were born into a good 'lifestyle' and into 'stardom' but I must say your book tells alot of some hardships with your Mom and I think it's pathetic of her to treat a child like that, no matter what your age; I still don't get what happened to fuel the fire but it doesn't matter; your child is your life & blood - anyway girl - you have a good life, wonderful family, loving husband, adorable kids and you are all healthy & happy so stay that way; I for one can't stand tension or conflict so I approach situations & would have to find out her problem, but I also understand your just wanting to stay away from it all so just do what's best for you emotionally... also, I must applaud your friends on the show, they are fab - I've never seen such devoted, selfless friends - you are sooooo lucky; I've had such issues and hardships that are ridiculous to even mention; if I had a chance to meet you guys or even hear from you I'd be over the moon - anyway, that dream will never happen like so many I have but regardless - I think you are both great (Dean you deserve a medal because you are one of the most attentive, sensitive, loving guys I know & you treat Tori with such respect and adoration, it truly is cute and you guys are soulmates - that is visible to anyone with a heart!)... I am from Bermuda,a tiny little island in the middle of the Atlantic but I still love your "Hollywood" lives! Take care :-)

Dear Tori,
I hope that you will see this post!
I just got done watching your acceptance speech video and it brought sorrow to my heart and soul to see you stand there mentioning the names and ugly things ignorant people say about you ....it is hard for me to not want to defend you!

Thank you so much for allowing us into your world Tori, please know that there are many of us who are not ignorant and know the real you and the morals and heart that you posess the morals and heart that are exemplary for others to follow..you are very beautiful Tori inside and out...and if there were more people like you in this world what a joy being in this world would be!

Your an swesome mother, a wholesome, fulfilling wife, and your mom is so so so very fortunate to have a daughter like you "TRULY"!

Tori for whatever it is worth to you my sweet dear...you are loved and supported even by people like me that have never met you in person but know you are all things good...

I just wanted you to know that if you ever feel sad Iam here cheering for you and smiling as I know truthfully you deserve the best in life and mostly because of the generous giving heart you deserve to be happy every single minute of every day of your life! ( and I hope it is always with Dean because the two of you are a match made in heaven we all can tell!:)

Sincerely and with warm hugs
Marianne

amber dainels | June 18, 2009 12:38 AM | Reply

hey tori i love yur show and cant wait to whatch it every week!

love your show!!! Gotta ask! Where'd you get your couch?!? Love it!

Love you and your show. I was a fan of 90210 also and now watch the reruns everyday on SoapNet. You should come out to Miami! There are latina mommies that watch your shows and read your books here!!!

xoxo

loved you on the new 90210 and you are such a amazing person Tori! I respect you as a mother,wife and you work hard!

Love your beautiful family & your show. And I am glad it is going well for you, Dean & Babies. Will never understand why press takes pleasure in hurting celebrities. Wish your governor - Arnold would pass a law that cameras & reporters must stay far distance. It is only a matter of time when a celebrity or their child gets hurt. Perhaps you could make that an issue on your show. People in CA are so quick to vote against the right for Gays to marry when they should be concerned about the safety of people from the press. Keep up the good job & tell Dean we love him too but don't race the cycles anymore. I love riding w/my husband on our Harley but could never watch him risk his life racing.

Kathy Garland | June 17, 2009 6:42 PM | Reply

Tori...I love watching you & your family. Although your life is on a different scale than most, you keep it real with your heart felt emotions. I too would have a hard time dealing with my husband's absence for 5 weeks. The fact you don't hide how you feel (in any situation) allows you to connect with your audience. Although I would have to say it's hard to imagine keeping your busy schedule. I hope you receive every hearts desire in life.
Kathy

I love your show and the winter wonderland looked soo much fun! I have been a big fan since teh original 90210

The only thing that bothers me about your show is the way you breakdown whenever Dean has to go away on shoots. My husband is in the military and I am used to him being gone for weeks at a time. At least when Dean is gone, you can visit or call him via phone or web-cam anytime you want. I may go for DAYS without hearing from my husband.

I know that you are a strong person and you need to show it, especially as Stella gets older. you can shoulder anything that life throws at you with or without your husband!

Keep up the great work with the show.

keisha heil | June 17, 2009 5:42 PM | Reply

I love the show. I watch it every Tuesday at 10pm. You are such a wonderful mother and I am so happy for you. I do hope one day, to be lucky enough to have children of my own as well. I am 31, and cant have no babies with Invitro. Which is tons of money.. But I know GOd will watch after me. I hope when I do become a mother, that I will as good as you. I hope the best to you and your family

Jenifer McCall | June 17, 2009 4:39 PM | Reply

Tori,

I'm a huge fan of your show. My husband is actually the one who turned me onto it. I love watching you and Dean handle every situation. You guys remind me of me and my husband. I always know on Tuesday nights I can watch your show and no matter what kind of mood I'm in you put me into a great mood. Plus you give me hope. I did watch 90210 the original series and you and Jenny Garth were my faves. I also have to admit that I thought of course you have a great life and great opportunities, look who your dad is but now that I watch the show; I get to see how down to earth and real you actually are.

I'm 39 years old and both my husband and I are out of work. Things are not easy for us right now but as I said before watching your show gives me hope. I see all the things that you do and it is just amazing how hard you push yourself. I used to be that way but unfortunately to many doors have been shut in my face and has caused me to shut down and give up.

Someday we hope to have children, which I truly believe would give some meaning back into my life, but I have endometriosis so it makes it hard for us not to mention my age. At any rate, after watching last nights show, I thought what you really need is an assistant to help keep you organized. Next time you plan a party and you have to work late on the set your assistant would make sure your party went off without a hitch.

Anyway, thanks for the show and good luck. I look forward to next weeks show.

Jen.

Loving this new season! You and Dean have such a great relationship. You are a loving wife and mother! I am so happy for you that you have everything you ever wanted.

Michelle Christianson | June 17, 2009 12:47 PM | Reply

Tori,

I have to say you're one of the most motivated moms Ive ever seen. I don't know how you get it all done in a day. I think you are doing a great job with the kids. Liam is at a funky age, two is a hard year to swallow! he'll outgrow and you'll live through it even if some days it doesn't feel that way. If it feels like there are days that he is pushing you away it's just him testing out his new found idea that he is now big man on campus..as long as he know who is in charge he'll get over it. you are his mom and he loves you. In the end you will always be the most important person in his life. Being without Dean is going to be tricky but it appears that you are very dedicated to your family and with the love of them behind you anything can be done. Stay strong and try to get some "you" time in the mix because if you are not happy and taken care of then you cant take care of anyone else. Go buy some new shoes or go out to eat with your Guncles! And while doing this remember how lucky you are to have two awesome kids and a husband that loves you. I have alot of medical issues in my life and a son who is 8 to take care of but I also have a husband who loves me in a way I didnt know was possible and that love goes a long way! love your show, great to see that your back on 90210. I don't think I ever missed an episode of the origional! Good luck stay strong and stay true to who you are and what you want your family to be it is the most important thing you have!

Michelle

julianne mulroney | June 17, 2009 11:04 AM | Reply

Tori, Since Ive been watching your show I feel like your family...Sorry I never watched 90210, but have become a fan since your reality show...Your family is very precious and I love Patsy...Believe me....If I were your mother I would be so proud of you ..NO matter what...You are a SWEETHEART and I feel like if I dont see your show once a week, Ive missed my friends...Keep up the good work..GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU....


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