Jennifer Eve Garth was born to John and Carolyn, on April 3rd, 1972. She was born in Urbana, Illionis and grew up just outside Urbana on a 25 acre horse ranch. Her parents had 3 kids each from prior marriages so she grew up with all her older half siblings; Johnny, Chuck, Lisa, Cammie, Wendy, and Lynn.
At the young age of 13, Jennie and her family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. While living in Arizona Jennie took dancing lessons and done a little modeling. Jennie dreamed of going to college and starting her own dance studio. At the age of 15 Jennie was discovered by a talent scout in a talent competion. Jennie dropped out of high school during her junior year. (She later obtained her GED)Jennie and her mother than moved to Los Angeles were she could become an actress. While in LA she started taking acting lessons and went to auditions every day. She only lived in LA for a few months before landing the role of Erica McCray on the NBC seriers A Brand New Life (1989). In less than a year, Jennie recieved a role on Beverly Hills 90210. On 90210 Jennie played Kelly Taylor, the popular girl that you love to hate. She even directed a few episodes on 90210. After 90210, Jennie starred in many made for television movies. Some of these movies she produced and directed herself. Jennie had her first daughter with Peter Facinelli, on June 29,1997. They named her Luca Bella. On January 20, 2001 Jennie and Peter were married on her ranch in Santa Barbara. On December 6, 2002, Jennie and Peter had there second daughter, Lola Ray. Jennie latest role was on the recently cancelled WB’s What I Like About You.

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