Jennie Garth Says She Regrets Participating in ‘90210’: “I Didn’t Know How to Say No Then”

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As a long-time fan who grew up with Kelly Taylor and her Beverly Hills gang, I can’t help but feel a twinge of empathy for Jennie Garth. Having been enamored by her performance in 90210 for all those years, it’s disheartening to hear that she regrets her decision to return for the reboot.

Jennie Garth, the actress from Beverly Hills, 90210, wasn’t particularly enthusiastic about coming back for the network reboot of the series many years later.

As a gamer reflecting on my favorite shows, let me tell you about Jennie Garth, who played Kelly Taylor in the revamped version of 90210 that aired from 2008 to 2013. During a recent gathering at ’90s Con in Florida, she confessed something quite surprising: she regrets being part of that remake. “I wish I hadn’t taken the role,” she admitted, adding, “No disrespect intended.” She shared this sentiment through People magazine.

Garth mentioned that the producer was an acquaintance of an acquaintance, who visited him at home, claiming it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He asked me to participate, and I didn’t know how to refuse at the time,” Garth continued. “However, everyone was pleasant, and I wish them all the best.

Originally, only Garth, Shannen Doherty, and Tori Spelling came back for the 90210 series that featured Shenae Grimes-Beech and AnnaLynne McCord, focusing on wealthy students at West Beverly Hills High School. Interestingly, Brian Austin Green, Gabrielle Carteris, and Ian Ziering – who were also part of the original Beverly Hills, 90210, joined Garth at the panel discussion, offering their unique insights on the reboot.

Carter confessed that he had never desired to participate in it. He was astonished when they announced a new version of the show. In essence, his reaction was, “Are they really trying to reimagine it again and again as if they miss it so much?

Green stated, “I mean no disrespect, but after ten years on that show, it feels like we’ve reached a point where it’s time to move on.

Back in the ’90s, I found myself immersed in a TV series known as “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Created by Darren Star, it spanned over a decade, from 1990 to 2000. This show wasn’t just about a bunch of friends residing in the glitzy neighborhood of Beverly Hills; it was a journey through their lives as they moved from high school into college and eventually adulthood. I was part of that group, along with Jason Priestley, Luke Perry, Joe E. Tata, Carol Potter, James Eckhouse, and Tiffani Thiessen. It was quite the ride!

In contrast to how it was in 90210, the majority of the original actors didn’t reprise their roles again. However, they reunited for Fox’s BH90210 in 2019, a show where they portrayed exaggerated versions of themselves in a fictional narrative.

As an adult gamer reflecting back, it was a complete loop, reuniting with others who share the same childhood memories, now that we’re parents ourselves. It felt like one of the most significant moments in my life when I realized we could collaborate together.

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2024-09-15 08:24