• Actress Jennie Garth was cast in the role of "Kelly Taylor" on the FOX series Beverly Hills 90210 in 1990. Currently, she stars with Amanda Bynes in the WB sitcom What I Like About You and appeared on season five of Dancing with the Stars.

    Garth revealed to Access Hollywood in May of 2009 that she suffers from a leaky heart valve. Reportedly, her condition is "not a major health concern" at this time, but it's a possibility that it could become more serious in the future.People: Jennie Garth Reveals Heart Ailment (May 27, 2009)

    1. Full name: Jennifer Eve Garth
    2. Born: April 3, 1972
    3. Birthplace: Urbana, Illinois
    4. Modeled as a teenager
    5. Debut television role: Growing Pains
    6. Appeared on season five of Dancing with the Stars
    7. Married to actor Peter Facinelli
    8. Was married to musician Daniel B. Clark
    9. Three daughters: Luca Bella, Lola Ray and Fiona Eve
    10. Enjoys riding horses and gardening
    11. Ranked #41 in VH1's Top 100 Greatest Teen Stars
    12. Had a story featured in Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul
    13. Spokesperson for Wen Haircare products
    14. Suffers from a leaky heart valve
  • Notable Roles

    • 1990: Teen Angel Returns as Karrie Donato
    • 1989-1990: A Brand New Life as Ericka McCray
    • 1992: Melrose Place as Kelly Taylor
    • 1997: My Brother's War as Mary Fagan Bailey
    • 1990-2000: Beverly Hills, 90210 as Kelly Taylor
    • 2000-2001: The $treet as Gillian Sherman
    • 2002-2006: What I Like About You as Valerie Tyler
    • 2008-2009: 90210 as Kelly Taylor

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