Growing up with famous parents, Tori Spelling has always lived her life in the public eye. The daughter of Aaron Spelling and Candy Spelling, who later developed a successful career of her own, has never shied away from putting herself and her family in the spotlight.
Her love life has also played out publicly, most notably her marriage to husband Dean McDermott. The couple, who tied the knot in 2006, have since welcomed five children together: son Liam in March 2007, daughter Stella in June 2008, daughter Hattie in October 2011, son Finn in August 2012, and son Beau in March 2017. The Scary Movie 2 actress is also stepmom to McDermott’s son Jack, whom he shares with ex Mary Jo Eustace.
The tight-knit family isn’t afraid of giving their fans a close look at their lives at home — even the more challenging moments. Tori and her husband have been honest and open about the difficulties they’ve faced in their marriage, including infidelity, health scares and financial troubles. Despite their ups and downs, the BH90210 alum told Us Weekly in February 2019 that she and the former Chopped Canada host “don’t have relationship problems.”
“We communicate now, I have a voice,” she explained at the time. “He probably hears too much of it but he [is so] good at listening. Women like to talk and over-explain.”
The longtime couple has been dedicated to working through their past troubles for the sake of their children, but McDermott admitted to having a hard time reconciling with the concept of monogamy — especially when his relationship has been put “under a microscope.”
“Men, we’re like, we need to spread our seed everywhere. It’s [been] in our DNA for millions and millions of years,” he told Us in October 2019. “There’s that, but then there’s also, ‘Oh, God. This relationship is work.’ And it is. Every relationship is work and when you get to that point, you can’t bail. You’ve gotta knuckle under and work it out.”
Tori made headlines in June 2021 when she revealed that she and McDermott were sleeping separately. “Right now, my kids and dogs sleep in my bed,” she explained at the time. “Since he left [and] he was gone for six months filming in another country, they all stayed with me. So I currently still have four in the bedroom with me who have yet to go back to their rooms, yes.”
The pair were experiencing “major issues” at the time, a source exclusively told Us. “Tori knows her kids see what she says online, so for her to say something publicly means the end could be very near.”
Four months later, another source exclusively told Us that Spelling and McDermott were staying together “for the kids,” explaining that the actress wanted “a divorce but [felt] trapped.”
Scroll down to see the most adorable photos of the actress — and her brood!
Growing up with famous parents, Tori Spelling has always lived her life in the public eye. The daughter of Aaron Spelling and Candy Spelling, who later developed a successful career of her own, has never shied away from putting herself and her family in the spotlight.
Her love life has also played out publicly, most notably her marriage to husband Dean McDermott. The couple, who tied the knot in 2006, have since welcomed five children together: son Liam in March 2007, daughter Stella in June 2008, daughter Hattie in October 2011, son Finn in August 2012, and son Beau in March 2017. The Scary Movie 2 actress is also stepmom to McDermott’s son Jack, whom he shares with ex Mary Jo Eustace.
The tight-knit family isn’t afraid of giving their fans a close look at their lives at home — even the more challenging moments. Tori and her husband have been honest and open about the difficulties they’ve faced in their marriage, including infidelity, health scares and financial troubles. Despite their ups and downs, the BH90210 alum told Us Weekly in February 2019 that she and the former Chopped Canada host “don’t have relationship problems.”
“We communicate now, I have a voice,” she explained at the time. “He probably hears too much of it but he [is so] good at listening. Women like to talk and over-explain.”
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The longtime couple has been dedicated to working through their past troubles for the sake of their children, but McDermott admitted to having a hard time reconciling with the concept of monogamy — especially when his relationship has been put “under a microscope.”
“Men, we’re like, we need to spread our seed everywhere. It’s [been] in our DNA for millions and millions of years,” he told Us in October 2019. “There’s that, but then there’s also, ‘Oh, God. This relationship is work.’ And it is. Every relationship is work and when you get to that point, you can’t bail. You’ve gotta knuckle under and work it out.”
Tori made headlines in June 2021 when she revealed that she and McDermott were sleeping separately. “Right now, my kids and dogs sleep in my bed,” she explained at the time. “Since he left [and] he was gone for six months filming in another country, they all stayed with me. So I currently still have four in the bedroom with me who have yet to go back to their rooms, yes.”
The pair were experiencing “major issues” at the time, a source exclusively told Us. “Tori knows her kids see what she says online, so for her to say something publicly means the end could be very near.”
Four months later, another source exclusively told Us that Spelling and McDermott were staying together “for the kids,” explaining that the actress wanted “a divorce but [felt] trapped.”
Scroll down to see the most adorable photos of the actress — and her brood!
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1985
Then 12, Tori — and little brother, Randy — joined mom Candy and dad Aaron for a reception in TV producer Aaron’s honor in Los Angeles.
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1987
Just goofin’ around! The Spelling family met up with Donald Duck and Goofy at a California event.
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1990
Tori, Aaron and Randy suited up in matching denim ensembles for a party at the Santa Monica Civic Center in Santa Monica, California.
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1992
Joining her Beverly Hills, 90210 cast mates and the show’s producer (her dad!), Tori posed backstage at the People’s Choice Awards.
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2000
Tori, Randy and their parents stepped out at a Carousel of Hope event to benefit diabetes research.
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2004
Walking down the aisle at her parents’ 56,000-square-foot mansion in Los Angeles, Tori swapped vows with actor Charlie Shanian. Just 15 months after their lavish, $1 million nuptials, Shanian filed for divorce.
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2005
Tori fell for her Mind Over Murder costar Dean McDermott when the couple filmed the TV movie in Ottawa, Canada, shortly after she married Shanian. When McDermott divorced his wife, he and Tori debuted their relationship.
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2006
Engaged since December 2005, the couple eloped to Fiji and tied the knot on May 7. Both barefoot for the non-denominational ceremony, Tori and McDermott honeymooned on the island for nine days after their wedding.
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2007
Here comes baby! McDermott doted on his wife, then pregnant with Liam, at a Sherman Oaks, Calif. event.
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2008
Shortly after his first birthday, baby Liam joined his mom and dad — and the family’s beloved pug, Mimi! — for Tori’s book signing in Los Angeles.
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2009
Stella Doreen McDermott joined the family in 2008 and stepped out with her family for an event supporting Tori’s second book, Mommywood, in Beverly Hills.
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2009
The McDermott family got festive to ring in the New Year at their Los Angeles home.
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2010
While Tori and McDermott said their “I Do’s” during a vow renewal ceremony in Beverly Hills, their kids played in a sandbox. “It was amazing to have the kids playing by our feet and hear their voices while we exchanged the same vows as when it was the two of us,” McDermott told Us.
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2010
After their vow renewal, the family jetted off for some R&R in the Turks and Caicos islands.
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2011
9021-oh baby! In April, Tori announced she was expecting baby No. 3, and debuted her bump during a press event in Los Angeles.
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2011
Two weeks after giving birth to daughter Hattie Margaret, the family went trick-or-treating in Los Angeles.
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2011
Meet baby Hattie! Tori exclusively debuted her little girl to Us, born October 10. “We are such a family unit,” Spelling told Us. “Hattie has fulfilled all of us so much more.”
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2013
Tori took a camera along on her family vacation at The Village at Squaw Valley, in Lake Tahoe, California, in January 2013.
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2013
McDermott and Tori took their kids to the Disney On Ice Presents “Rockin’ Ever After” Los Angeles premiere at Staples Center on December 12, 2013.
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2014
The family once again attended the 4th Annual Santa’s Secret Workshop Benefiting LA Family Housing at Andaz Hotel on December 6, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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2015
McDermott and Tori took their children to L.A’.s BEST Annual Family Dinner 2015 at Skirball Cultural Center on June 27, 2015, in Los Angeles, along with her mother and brother.
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2015
The couple and their children attended the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s 26th A Time For Heroes family festival at Smashbox Studios on October 25, 2015, in Culver City, California.
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2016
The reality stars celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in May 2016. While on vacation with their four kids in Paris, France, McDermott surprised Tori by proposing to her again with a beautiful antique engagement ring at Café de l’Homme. with a beautiful antique engagement ring at Café de l’Homme.
“Dean planned it with the owners of Cafe de L’homme overlooking the Eiffel Tower and all of Paris to have the terrace all reserved and private for us and told me we were going to get coffee and hot chocolates for the kids and then surprised me when he got down on one knee and presented me with an antique engagement ring,” Tori told Us at the time. “The four kids and I were so surprised and so happy. It’s been a rough few years and this was a perfect family moment for unity and love! No date for the wedding is set yet but our 10 year anniversary will take place in May.”
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2016
Tori and McDermott posed for some beautiful photographs at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France, in April 2016, to celebrate their vow renewal. The pair celebrated their 10th anniversary of marriage all over Paris and for the photos, the family borrowed their outfits, jewelry and all the jeweled headbands from a French designer couture boutique called LES SUITES.
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2016
Pumpkin picking time! Tori and her children Liam, Stella, Hattie and Finn had some Halloween fun and posed for photos with their pumpkins.
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2016
Tori showed off the new baby in the family, baby Nutmeg, a micro mini pig from Oink Oink Mini Pigs. The 2 and a half-year-old, 4 lb. pig was a Christmas gift for her kids.
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2017
The Spelling It Like It Is author posed for a photoshoot for her blog, ediTORIal, with the newest addition to the family, Beau Dean McDermott. Beau was born on March 2, 2017, joining his four siblings Finn, Hattie, four siblings Finn, Hattie, Stella and Liam.
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2017
The family arrived at the premiere of The LEGO Ninjago Movie at Regency Village Theatre on September 16, 2017, in Westwood, California.
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2017
The duo and their children attended the Much Love Animal Rescue Spoken Woof in Los Angeles on October 2017.
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2018
Decked out in red and green, Tori, Dean, Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn and Beau celebrated Christmas with Santa Clause in December 2018.
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2019
The Mystery Girls alum celebrated Beau’s 2nd birthday in a series of Instagram posts in March 2019. “Beau Dean McDermott, you are one of the most positive energy charged humans I have ever met,” she captioned one of the uploads. “You bring pure joy, love, laughter, and light into everyone’s life. Blessed to call myself your mommy. Thanks for choosing me.”
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2019
The McDermott family joined Tori’s former Beverly Hills, 90210 costar Ian Ziering and his wife and kids for a screening of A Dog’s Way Home in January 2019.
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2019
The actress and her daughter Stella celebrated Canada Day together in July 2019. “I had High Tea here with my mom 20 years ago and now got to share this amazing experience today with my oldest daughter,” Tori captioned her Instagram upload at the time.
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2019
Tori and McDermott posed for a pic over dinner with Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn and Beau in Canada. “Still dreaming of pulled pork,” she captioned July 2019 family photo.
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2019
“This is pure happiness,” the actress captioned a July 2019 mother-son selfie with Beau while filming BH90210. “My babies here in Vancouver.”
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2020
Spooky cuties! The True Tori alum celebrated niece Sophia’s 2nd birthday with a series of photos featuring son Beau and his cousin sitting on a couch. “Very fitting you were born in October since it’s your mamas fave time of year. Her little Halloween angel. Your BFF and boyfriend Beau adores you so much. As does your Uncle Billy 😂,” she captioned an October 2020 Instagram collage.
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2020
“Grateful for all the love in my life. My heart is full …” Tori wrote alongside a sweet shot of son Beau perched on a counter playing Jenga in Christmas PJs. “Watching him play made me reflect on the beautiful life and little humans that I’ve been blessed with. Building a life of growth and love for them. Watching them grow and thrive. They are the greatest gifts on this journey. Nurturing and guiding them is a privilege. Something I will never take for granted.”
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2020
Tori, Dean and their four eldest children wore matching reindeer pajamas celebrating New Year’s Day in Lake Arrowhead, California, while their youngest son, Beau, rocked a “Snow Cute” tee. “Happy New Year from our family to yours,” the actress wrote on Instagram at the time.
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2020
Sisters Hattie and Stella cuddled close for a sweet snapshot in February 2020. “What a magical bond. Pure love,” their mother gushed. “Don’t get me wrong, they fight sometimes. But, at the end of the day they always know they have each other.”
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2020
Let it go, let it go! Tori treated her brood to a special viewing of Disney’s Frozen 2 and the kids went all out with their decorations.
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2020
Hoppy Easter! The Troop Beverly Hills star and her little ones were all in the holiday spirit in the spring of 2020 — bunny ear headbands and all.
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2020
“I was so grateful to take these beautiful sweet kiddos of mine all to the beach for some outdoor family time before online school starts next week,” Tori captioned an August family photo. “They scootered, they ran, they swam and we loved really hard on each other.”
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2021
Tori and her family celebrated the “best Mother’s Day away” from home in May 2021. “Grateful for my babies. Being a mother is a privilege not a right. And, I appreciate my kiddos every day for being given this role of guide for them during this journey. I love my step baby and all my belly babies … and, fur and flock babies! Happy #mothersday to all the unbelievable mothers out there! xoxo,” she gushed via Instagram.
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2021
The actress wished her “beautiful ladybug” Stella a happy 13th birthday in June, writing via Instagram: “I wish I had her confidence and bravery. I hold her hand to love and support but the truth is, this young woman is holding my hand to support me! She is selfless and fearless. I love every essence of your being, Buggy! My best friend! I am and will always be your biggest fan.”
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2021
Tori celebrated National Daughters Day in September, writing via Instagram: “I celebrate these goddesses everyday. Stella and Hattie Cat are truly magical humans. They are so unique, brave, strong, kind and fierce! Their beauty shines from their souls.”
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2021
Later that same month, she shared shots with her sons. “Jack, Liam , Finn and Beau I love you so much. Happy #nationalsonsday,” the actress captioned the September upload. “I love my four boys sooooooo much! You are all such beautiful souls. Brave and YOU! I appreciate how you are all different ages but such leaders not followers. I love your hearts. Keep being you! Always. And, I’m obsessed with your wicked senses of humor.”
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2022
Spelling and four of her children attended the June 25 premiere of Minions: The Rise of Gru.
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2022
Spelling took her little ones to the pumpkin patch in October, where they posed for family photos before picking out the perfect gourds.
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2022
“Blended is Better… our complete beautiful inside and out blended family. And, what an amazing family tradition to all be together at,” the Mystery Girls alum captioned a December Instagram photo of her brood’s outing at a Disney on Ice performance. “It’s a family holiday tradition we love. Look at all these amazing kiddos. Ages 24 to 5. Plus, I got to spend some quality time with some of my fave mom friends. It was a win win night.”
