Second Life Podcast: Jennie Garth

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Jennie Garth is finest recognized for her iconic function as Kelly Taylor on the groundbreaking teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210 and was simply 19 when she stepped into the highlight in 1990. Over the subsequent decade, she turned a family identify and defining determine of ’90s popular culture. For a lot of followers, Garth embodied Kelly—a glamorous, advanced character whose trials and triumphs captivated thousands and thousands. However being so intently tied to a single function generally is a double-edged sword, and Garth confronted the problem of evolving her profession whereas honoring the present that launched her into fame.

Fairly than remaining stagnant, Garth embraced versatility. She stepped into the sitcom world with What I Like About You, co-starring Amanda Bynes, proving her comedic chops in a multicam format. She then starred on the beloved present, Dancing with the Stars, bared her soul in a memoir titled Deep Ideas From a Hollywood Blonde, and dipped her toes into actuality TV. But, she by no means absolutely left Kelly Taylor behind. In 2008, she delighted followers by reprising her function within the CW’s 90210 reboot, and in 2020, she teamed up with longtime pal and co-star Tori Spelling for the 90210MG podcast, a nostalgic recap collection that retains the Beverly Hills, 90210 legacy alive.

Now, Garth is channeling her previous into highly effective media along with her I Select Me podcast—a nod to one in all Kelly’s most memorable traces, “I select me,” from the unique collection. Her podcast explores private development and self-empowerment, whereas her clothes line, Me by Jennie Garth, affords ladies trendy, confidence-boosting attire. In 2023, she hosted the inaugural I Select Me summit, a gathering devoted to inspiring and uplifting ladies.