In a special new column for coupon website RetailMeNot.com, actress Jennie Garth talks about her frugal upbringing.

On Wednesday, Garth debuted "The Real Deal" column and wrote about her poor past growing up with five siblings in a small town in Illinois.

She wrote, "My upbringing certainly influenced my relationship with money, as everyone's does. We grew much of our own food, and I can still remember flipping through the tattered pages of my mom's favorite cookbook, about feeding a family on $12 a week..."

Despite finding fame and fortune after landing the role of privileged teen Kell...

One year after splitting from husband Peter Facinelli, Jennie Garth has found love again. The actress, 40, is dating musician Jeremy Salken.

The former "Beverly Hills 90210" star publicly admitted she had difficulty getting over her marriage, but it appears she has finally been able to move on with Salken, who is a member of the Colorado-based electronic group Big Gigantic.

A source told Us Weekly magazine: "He's very easygoing and chill... She loves being with the rock star. They're together nonstop, except when she's on mum time. They could be doing absolutely nothing and it's still fun...

Every year some of our favorite famous couples decide it isn't working out for them anymore and they break up. Sometimes fans are surprised by the announcement, and other times we wonder why it didn't happen sooner.

One of the most shocking splits was Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. The actress stunned fans over the summer when she announced her five-year marriage to Cruise was over, and she filed to legally end the union on June 28, citing "irreconcilable differences" for the split.

Katie will receive $400,000 a year in child support for the couple's daughter, Suri. The payments will con...

Actress Jennie Garth is struggling to come to terms with her estranged husband Peter Facinelli's new romance, insisting his blossoming relationship with Jaimie Alexander is hard to accept.

The Twilight hunk split from Garth in March after 11 years of marriage, and he recently began dating brunette beauty Alexander, his co-star in TV drama Nurse Jackie.

Former Beverly Hills, 90210 regular Garth admits it is tough to watch Facinelli move on to another woman, even though she is quietly dating too.

She tells People.com, "I think there will come a time when it won't sting so bad. But I'm n...

Jennie Garth tried reaching out to her former TV co-star Amanda Bynes after her legal troubles hit the headlines, but the actress was left disappointed when she didn't receive a response from the former child star.

Garth played Bynes' onscreen sister in sitcom What I Like About You for four years between 2002 and 2006, and admits she tried to get in touch with the Hairspray star after a series of driving offences and rumors of personal problems.

However, Garth hasn't been able to get through to Bynes to offer her support.

She tells Usmagazine.com, "I tried reaching out to her and I ha...

A ton of stars attended the 19th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Tribute at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles on Monday night.

"Glee" actress Lea Michele showed off her figure in a see-through dress that revealed a black bustier underneath. Emma Stone opted for one of the brightest dresses on the red carpet with a hot pink gown with sheer sleeves and a white schoolgirl collar and cuffs.

Anna Kendrick wore a black and gold dress, while Nina Dobrev chose a bright blue and black lace ensemble. Emma Watson looked sophisticated in a black and cream colored frock.

Robert Pattinson honored h...

After a painful divorce, Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Jennie Garth opens up exclusively in this week's issue of PEOPLE about losing 30 lbs., pulling her life together after her eleven-year marriage to Twilight's Peter Facinelli ended, and diving back into the dating pool. "I spent a couple of years lying in bed and being depressed," Garth tells PEOPLE. "Physically, I didn't look my best, and mentally I didn't feel my best. I was doing everything I could to be a good mom, but that was all I could handle."

After several months of introspection and isolation, not to mention her milestone 4...

Krysten Ritter wore a red hot outfit with a see-through skirt at Entertainment Weekly's Pre-Emmy Party at the Fig & Olive in West Hollywood, Calif., yesterday.

The "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" star revealed her black granny panties beneath her ensemble as she also hung out at the a party held at the Montage hotel.

Tinsletown was dripping with celebrities last night who were celebrating the upcoming Emmy Awards on Sunday night.

We also spotted Jennie Garth showing off some cleavage in a sequined gold and white cocktail dress, while Demi Moore's daughter Rumer Willis wore a low-...

The "End Of Watch" premiere in Los Angeles on Monday was a star-studded event. Anna Kendrick looked lovely in a black and cream-colored gown, while Jake Gyllenhaal opted for a blue suit sans tie.

America Ferrera wore a bright turquoise gown, while Jennie Garth sizzled in a little black leather dress. Professional dancer Karina Smirnoff popped in a bright blue frock, and "True Blood" star Joe Manganiello was handsome in a black suit.

The film centers on two young police officers (Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena) who are targeted by a drug cartel after confiscating a small cache of money and fi...

We spotted Jennie Garth walking her dog near her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The actress looks pretty fantastic for 40. She wore a bright green sports bra and navy sweat pants, showing off her slender, yet fit, frame.

The actress came under fire last month for looking too skinny following her split from husband Peter Facinelli. While she's still thin, Garth looks much healthier in these new photos.

The actress, who recently appeared in the reality show "Little Bit Country," hopes to land another scripted role. She and her former "Beverly Hills 90210" co-star Luke Perry are working tog...

Former Beverly Hills, 90210 co-stars Luke Perry and Jennie Garth have reunited to work on a new sitcom.

The stars, who played lovers in the hit drama, were recently rumored to have started dating after they were spotted spending time together, but a representative for Garth denied the reports on Thursday.

Now, the real reason for their regular meetings has emerged - the longtime pals are collaborating on a TV project.

A spokesperson for Garth tells website RumorFix.com, "They have been spending a lot of time together recently because the two are working on developing a TV sitcom toget...

We spotted Jennie Garth on her way into"Fox and Friends" for an appearance in New York City on Tuesday. The former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star has always been slender, but it looks like she's lost some weight in the wake of her split from husband Peter Facinelli earlier this year.

The couple was married for 11 years and have three daughters: Luca, 14, Lola, 9, and Fiona, 5. The actress, who turned 40 in April, and Peter broke up in January.

Garth recently starred in the reality show "Little Bit Country" and said she was happily married when she signed up for the show. She had "no idea" sh...

Jennie Garth held a 40th birthday celebration & premiere party for her new CMT series "Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country" at The London Hotel yesterday.

The actress is still friendly with her co-stars from "Beverly Hills, 90210," which ended 12 years ago. Pals Shannen Doherty and Ian Ziering attended the party.

Jennie officially turned 40 on April 3 and celebrated the milestone at a nursing home in Los Angeles. She recently split from her husband Peter Facinelli after 11 years of marriage.

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Jennie Garth was the youngest person at her 40th birthday party - she celebrated the age milestone at a nursing home.

The star - who recently split from her husband Peter Facinelli - shunned a night out with pals this week to spend her big day with residents of Friendship House in Los Angeles, where she joined the in-house handbell choir.

Jay Leno showed off a photo of Garth with her old pals when she appeared on The Tonight Show on Thursday, prompting her to explain, "That was us at the bell choir and we celebrated my 40th... Those are my homies! I like them, I enjoy spending my time the...

An unarmed 17-year-old high school junior named Trayvon Martin is killed in a Florida neighborhood. A special report in this week's issue of PEOPLE examines how Martin's chance encounter with crime-watch volunteer George Zimmerman turned deadly – leaving a family devastated and a country outraged. Plus: exclusive family photos from Trayvon's parents.

On Feb. 26 Trayvon's unwavering taste for hoodie couture may have proved deadly. While visiting Sanford, Florida, Trayvon walked to a 7-Eleven, armed only with change, and bought a can of Arizona ice tea and a bag of Skittles, then headed back...

"Twilight" star Peter Facinelli has put the final nail in his marriage after announcing he and wife Jennie Garth had split earlier this month - he has filed for divorce.

Citing irreconcilable differences for the break up, the actor notes the date of separation as January 1, 2012.

The couple was married for 11 years and Garth and Facinelli have three daughters, aged between five and 14.

In the court papers, filed in Los Angeles on Wednesday and obtained by TMZ.com, Facinelli is requesting joint physical and legal custody of the kids.

Twilight star Peter Facinelli and his estranged with Jennie Garth called on a therapist to help them break the news of their marriage split to their children.

The couple announced the end of its 11-year marriage earlier this month but actress Garth reveals the pair actually separated several weeks prior and tried to hold it together for the sake of their three kids, Luca, 14, Lola, nine, and Fiona, five.

The former Beverly Hills, 90210 star tells People magazine, "It was never the right time. There were birthday celebrations and Christmas and we always thought, 'Let's keep it together for...

TV star Jennie Garth has ruled out an appearance by her estranged husband on her new farm life reality show, insisting actor Peter Facinelli will not be part of the program.

The actress and the couple's daughters moved out of Hollywood two years ago in preparation for the new show, A Little Bit Country, which features them coming to terms with country life - and she reveals Twilight star Facinelli was never going to be a part of the project.

The couple shocked fans last week by announcing it had split, and now Garth reveals Facinelli will not be part of the new show, even though elements ...

Actress Jennie Garth is convinced she and her estranged husband Peter Facinelli are doing the "right thing" by splitting after 11 years of marriage.

The couple stunned fans on Tuesday when it was announced Garth and the Twilight star were divorcing, and the former Beverly Hills, 90210 star has now opened up about the broken relationship for her forthcoming reality show Little Bit Country, in which the actress takes on farm life.

Speaking candidly for the cameras, the actress admits she is dreading life as a single mother, but she's adamant the couple has made the best decision for its t...

Twilight star Peter Facinelli and his actress wife Jennie Garth have moved swiftly to deny rumors suggesting infidelity played a part in their decision to divorce.

The couple announced the end of its 11-year marriage on Tuesday and gossip alleging Facinelli had been caught cheating behind his wife's back quickly spread online.

But the stars, who have three young children together, insist claims of adultery have been "completely" fabricated.

A statement issued to People.com reads: "There are rumors out there which are completely untrue and hurtful to our family. We just want to make it ve...

Twilight star Peter Facinelli and his actress wife Jennie Garth are to divorce.

The pair has split after 11 years of marriage.

A statement from the couple reads, "While we have decided to end our marriage, we both share the same deep love and devotion to our children."

"We remain dedicated to raising our beautiful daughters together. We ask for privacy and respect during this time."

Facinelli and Garth have three kids - Luca, 14, Lola, nine, and five-year-old Fiona.

Actress Jennie Garth and her Twilight star husband Peter Facinelli are inviting cameras into their home for a new reality TV series.

The couple will document its move from Los Angeles to a seven-acre farm in central California as it tries to adapt to a country lifestyle.

The new show, titled I Love Jennie, will also feature the pair's three daughters: Luca, 14, Lola, nine and Fiona, five.

The program is set to air on CMT network in April, reports Deadline.com.

Former Beverly Hills, 90210 star Jennie Garth has been named the new ambassador for a water charity.

The actress will represent Oklahoma City's Water4 Foundation, which helps to provide clean water to rural communities.

As one of her first tasks in her new role, Garth is kicking off the foundation's new Give the Gift of Life campaign, which encourages people to donate money in the name of a loved one.

She says, "Sometimes we take for granted that every day we will have clean water to drink, but for many people in different parts of the world, that is not the case.

"I am so thrilled to b...

Jennie Garth has become a spokesperson for a migraine relief medicine to help women like herself who suffer from crippling headaches.

The actress discovered Excedrin Migraine works for her, and now she's encouraging others to use the pills.

She says, "If you are a migraine sufferer, which I have been for years, you don't wanna get a headache at an inopportune moment, so I have teamed up with the makers of Excedrin Migraine to sort of spread the word.. and to help women that suffer from them.

"I have tons of friends that have migraines and they take you down."

Garth will join headache ex...

As someone who spent her high school and college years glued to the television to hang out with the Peach Pit gang, I jumped at the opportunity to interview Beverly Hills, 90210's Jennie Garth. She has maintained a presence on TV throughout the years with a turn on Dancing With The Stars, honing her comedic chops on What I Like About You, and her upcoming Hallmark Channel holiday movie. Yet her busy family life, including actor/husband Peter Facinelli of the Twilight film series and three children, doesn't prevent her from participating in philanthropic and outreach programs. So, sit back ...

Jennie Garth arrived at the 2011 TCA Winter Press Tour Hallmark Channel Evening Gala in Pasadena debuting a new look. What do you think of her cropped hairdo?

Garth's husband, Peter Facinelli, plays a vampire in the popular "Twilight" series, but their daughter isn't pleased about it.

Garth told Parade magazine, "She's like, 'Let's not talk anything Twilight. Don't mention it. Wear a hat to my school.' She's a little embarrassed by it, she wants people to like her for her and not because of him, or want to come to our house because of that. It's something we deal with. But she's proud of...

Peter Facinelli's teenage daughter is embarrassed her father is "Twilight" patriarch Carlisle Cullen.

The 13 year old's mom, actress Jennie Garth, reveals her daughter often asks dad to drive her to school in disguise, so her classmates don't realize who her father is.

Garth tells Parade magazine, "She's like, 'Let's not talk anything Twilight. Don't mention it. Wear a hat to my school.'

"She's a little embarrassed by it, she wants people to like her for her and not because of him, or want to come to our house because of that. It's something we deal with. But she's proud of him."

Cl...

We spotted Shannen Doherty looking a bit heavier than usual while holding hands with photographer boyfriend Kurt Iswarienko in New York City over the weekend.

Shannen's one time "Beverly Hills, 90210" friend Tori Spelling recently complained that her former co-stars now "hate" her.

Tori explained, "Jennie (Garth) and I are still friends. (Tiffani Thiessen)...doesn't talk to me anymore. We were all great friends during '90210,' we were friends after '90210' and they all came to my first wedding. All of a sudden I marry Dean and I don't know what happened. I lost all my cast members."

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Tori Spelling fell out with her Beverly Hills, 90210 pals after marrying second husband Dean McDermott - insisting her former co-stars now "hate" her.

The actress shot to fame with a role in her dad's hit high school TV drama alongside Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Luke Perry and Tiffani Thiessen. Spelling remained close to the cast after the series went off the air in 2000 and even invited them to be guests at her first wedding to Charlie Shanian in 2004.

However, the star lost contact with most of her ex-colleagues after she fell in love with McDermott and subseque...

Actor and G4 host Olivia Munn is targeting the circus in a sexy new billboard for PETA. The Attack of the Show! host posed au naturel for the ad, which features a backdrop of elephants in their native environment alongside the words, "As Nature Intended, Let Elephants Be Free. Boycott the Circus." The billboard, which was shot by top celebrity photographer Hama Sanders, is located at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Highland Avenue.

Munn feels especially passionate about this issue. In an exclusive PETA interview, she explains, "I had seen a video online about the mistreatment and abus...