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Jennie Garth

Jennie Garth is an American actress best known for playing Kelly Taylor on the television series *Beverly Hills, 90210* and its spin-off *90210*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jennie Garth is an American actress best known for playing Kelly Taylor on the television series *Beverly Hills, 90210* and its spin-off *90210*. She has also appeared in other television series and films, including *What I Like About You* and *Mystery Girls*.

Early life

Jennie Garth was born in Urbana, Illinois, and her birth name is Jennifer Eve Garth. Public biographical sources describe her as having begun pursuing acting in her teens.

Breakthrough role

Garth’s breakthrough came with the role of Kelly Taylor on *Beverly Hills, 90210*, which she first landed in 1990. The character became her best-known role and remained associated with her career for many years.

Later television work

After *Beverly Hills, 90210*, Garth continued working in television, including *What I Like About You* and *Mystery Girls*. She also appeared in the *90210* revival series.

Other activities

Beyond acting, sources identify Garth as a producer and note that she has written a memoir, *Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde*.

Key facts

  • She was born Jennifer Eve Garth in Urbana, Illinois, on April 3, 1972.
  • She became widely known for portraying Kelly Taylor on *Beverly Hills, 90210*.
  • She reprised the role of Kelly Taylor in the spin-off *90210*.
  • She starred in the sitcom *What I Like About You* from 2002 to 2006.
  • She has worked as both an actress and a producer.
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Canadian context

Jennie Garth is familiar to Canadian viewers through internationally broadcast American television series such as *Beverly Hills, 90210*, *90210*, and *What I Like About You*.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jennie Garth?
Jennie Garth is an American actress and producer best known for playing Kelly Taylor on *Beverly Hills, 90210*.
What is Jennie Garth’s birth name?
Her birth name is Jennifer Eve Garth.
When was Jennie Garth born?
She was born on April 3, 1972.
What role made Jennie Garth famous?
She became widely known for playing Kelly Taylor on *Beverly Hills, 90210*.
Did Jennie Garth appear in *90210*?
Yes. She reprised Kelly Taylor in the *90210* spin-off series.
What other TV series is Jennie Garth known for?
She is also known for *What I Like About You* and *Mystery Girls*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennie_Garth
    Supports: Career breakthrough as Kelly Taylor in Beverly Hills, 90210.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001259/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, and birthplace.
  3. Wikipedia — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennie_Garth
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, and 90210 reprisal.
  4. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennie_Garth
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and best-known role.
  5. Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/jennie-garth-229283/biography
    Supports: Early screen work and Beverly Hills, 90210 background.
  6. HGTV — https://www.hgtv.com/profiles/talent/jennie-garth/jennie-garth-bio
    Supports: What I Like About You, Mystery Girls, The Jennie Garth Project, memoir.
  7. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/personne/fichepersonne-38207/biographie/
    Supports: Early audition history, Beverly Hills, 90210, Mystery Girls, and producing.