The cult youth drama "Beverly Hills, 90210" became one of the most recognizable television projects of the 1990s: the story of brother and sister Walsh moving from Minnesota to an upscale California neighborhood united a whole generation of viewers. The show ran for ten years and ended more than 25 years ago, yet its stars still appear on screens and make headlines. Some cast members radically changed careers, others went through high-profile divorces and returned to former roles, while part of the legendary ensemble has already passed away. We explore how the lives of the key actors—Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, and Brian Austin Green—turned out.
Jason Priestley: From "Good Guy" to Directing and Producing
For many viewers, Jason Priestley will forever remain Brandon Walsh—the "good guy" who, along with his sister Brenda, became part of a new group of friends. Notably, he was approved for the role just a week before filming began, and the actor left the project at the beginning of the ninth season. However, Priestley himself long ago moved beyond this image: even while working on the series, he became interested in directing and subsequently helmed episodes not only of "Beverly Hills, 90210" but also of other television projects. Among his notable post-youth-drama works are the Canadian series "Call Me Fitz" and "Private Eyes," where he also played one of the lead roles.
In 2024, Priestley joined the detective series "Wild Cards," which ran until 2026, and in the autumn of 2026, viewers saw him return to a familiar story—the actor reprised his role as detective Matt Shade in "Private Eyes West Coast." A special place in his biography belongs to a touching endeavor: in 2025, he served as executive producer of the documentary film "I Am Luke Perry," dedicated to the memory of Luke Perry, with whom he had been friends since their filming days. In his personal life, Priestley found stability—he has been married to Naomi Lowde since 2005, and together they raise two children.
Jennie Garth: Memoirs, Podcasts, and Preserving Her Marriage
Kelly Taylor was one of the series' most complex characters: behind the image of the popular high schooler lay difficult family circumstances, relationship troubles, and constant trials. Jennie Garth, who brought this character to life, did not disappear from television after the project ended—she starred in the sitcom "What I Like About You" alongside Amanda Bynes, participated in "Dancing with the Stars," and in 2019 reunited with former colleagues on the set of "BH90210," returning to the role of Kelly.
A special place in the actress's life is occupied by her friendship with Tori Spelling: in 2020, they launched the podcast "90210MG," in which they reviewed old episodes and revealed behind-the-scenes stories. Later, Garth developed her own project, "I Choose Me," dedicated to personal transformation and finding new meaning in adulthood. In 2026, she released the memoir "I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention" and an accompanying book, "Choosing Me Every Day." There is also news from her personal life: in January 2025, Garth and her husband Dave Abrams announced they had called off their divorce—the couple, who got engaged in 2015, managed to salvage their relationship after a period of separation.
Tori Spelling: Return to Donna and a New Thriller
Donna Martin started out as a secondary character but gradually became one of the central figures. The role was played by Tori Spelling—the daughter of famous television producer Aaron Spelling, who created the show. After the project ended, the actress tried her hand at various formats: she starred in comedies and TV movies, and participated in a reality show about her own family. In 2019, Spelling returned to the role of Donna in "BH90210" and later co-hosted a podcast about the original series with Jennie Garth, though in mid-2026 she left the joint project to develop her own podcast, "misSPELLING," where she discusses personal stories.
The most notable news about Spelling emerged in November 2026: she reunited once again with Brian Austin Green, who played David Silver, and together they completed filming a thriller micro-series for the VertTV platform. Carol Potter, known for her role as Cindy Walsh—Brenda and Brandon's mother—also joined the cast. The actress's reunion with her former on-screen love interest touched fans: the couple recreated Donna and David's legendary selfie, and the public on social media hailed their tandem as one of the best on-screen couples.
Brian Austin Green and the Memory of Those No Longer Here
At the start of the series, David Silver was an awkward guy dreaming of a music career and trying to become part of the popular crowd; the character later evolved into one of the main protagonists, and his romance with Donna became one of the show's longest-running plotlines. After the project ended, Brian Austin Green repeatedly appeared on television—in "Desperate Housewives," "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," "The Conners," and "That '90s Show"—and also competed on the 30th season of "Dancing with the Stars."
Spelling and Austin Green's reunion also reminded fans of the sad pages in the project's history: not all actors from the cult ensemble lived to the present day. In 2019, Luke Perry, who played the charismatic Dylan, passed away due to a stroke, and in 2024, cancer claimed the life of Shannen Doherty, who played Brenda Walsh. Thus, more than a quarter of a century after the finale, "Beverly Hills, 90210" remains not just a nostalgic show, but a living history whose characters continue to act, write memoirs, and unite for new projects.
