Jennie Garth: Biography in Details
Who is Jennie Garth?
Jennie Garth is an American actress.
She is known for starring as Kelly Taylor throughout the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise (1990–2000).
She is also popular for her role as Valerie Tyler in the sitcom What I Like About You (2002–06). In 2012, she starred in her own reality show, Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country on CMT.
Jennie Garth: Age, Parents, Ethnicity
Jennie Garth was born Jennifer Eve Garth on 3 April 1972, in Urbana, Illinois, USA. She is 49 years old. Her nationality is American and she is of Italian-American ethnicity.
She is the youngest of seven children of Carolyn Garth and John Garth, but she is the only child of both. She spent her childhood in Sadorus and Arcola, Illinois. Her family settled in Glendale, Arizona when Garth was around thirteen years old.
Jennie was first discovered at a local talent competition by Hollywood scout and manager, Randy James.
Education
She studied dance and modeling as a child.
She attended Greenway High School as a freshman and transferred to Apollo High School in her sophomore year. She later dropped out of school to pursue her career as an actress.
Jennie Garth: Professional Life, Career
Jennie has been an active member of the film industry since 1989.
She landed her first role in the television sitcom Growing Pains as Denise.
That same year, she appeared as Ericka McCray in the TV film Brand New Life (1989-1990). In 1990, she landed the role of Kelly Taylor in the series Beverly Hills, 90210.
She portrayed the role until 2000.
She won a Young Artist Award and was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for the role. She was also instrumental in launching the spin-offs Melrose Place and 90210, with the character of Kelly becoming a continuity icon by appearing in most franchise episodes.
Her successful role in Beverly Hills, 90210 opened the door to several leadership roles in made-for-TV films in the 1990s, including Danielle Steel’s Star (1993), Without Consent (1994), Lies of the Heart: The Story of Laurie Kellogg (1994), Falling for You (1995), and An Unfinished Affair (1996).
In September 2008, Jennie Garth returned to the role of Kelly Taylor on the series premiere of The CW’s spin-off series 90210.
That same year, she won the “Prism Awards- Outstanding Performance in a Miniseries” for her role in Girl, Positive. In 2012, she starred in her own reality show, Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country on CMT.
Jennie Garth: Salary and Net Worth 2024
Throughout her successful acting career, she has accumulated a net worth of 8 million dollars as of 2024, but his salary is not revealed yet.
Jennie Garth: Rumors and Controversy
There were rumors that Jennie Garth has some feud with her fellow co-star Tiffani Thiessen, but Jennie has slammed these rumors and called them false.
It was said that her on-screen boyfriend Ian Ziering had a fancy for her. There are rumors circulating about the possibility of a Beverly Hills 90210 reunion. Jennie has been open to this idea and welcomes it wholeheartedly.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Jennie Garth has a height of 5 feet 5 inches and a 36-26-36 inch body. She weighs 62 kg though there have been some wide fluctuations in her weight since she has gained some kilos now. Her hairs are blonde while her eyes are hazel.
Social Media
She has a social media presence. She has 472k followers on her Facebook and 298.6k on her Twitter. She has an Instagram account with 865k followers.
Read more about birth facts, family, childhood, net worth, rumors, awards, body measurements, and social media profile of Tiffani Thiessen, Derek Hough
Jennie Garth’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | July | Thursday |
| 2025 | July | Friday |
| 2026 | July | Saturday |
| 2027 | July | Sunday |
| 2028 | July | Tuesday |
Jennie Garth’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | April | Wednesday |
| 2025 | April | Thursday |
| 2026 | April | Friday |
| 2027 | April | Saturday |
| 2028 | April | Monday |