Jennie Garth Describes End of Friendship with Beverly Hills 90210 Co-Star Tiffani Thiessen in Memoir

Jennie Garth has released a memoir titled I Choose Me, in which she discusses her past friendship with Tiffani Thiessen, a co-star from the television series Beverly Hills 90210. Garth writes that the friendship did not have a happy ending and that the two are no longer close. The memoir, published recently, provides details on how their relationship formed and later changed.

Garth and Thiessen first met in 1994, during the fifth season of Beverly Hills 90210, when Thiessen joined the cast as the character Valerie Malone. Garth initially felt threatened and competitive toward Thiessen, similar to her experiences with other co-stars. She recognized this pattern, apologized to Thiessen, and the two subsequently became best friends during Thiessen's time on the show.

Development of the Friendship The friendship grew strong enough that Thiessen served as a bridesmaid at Garth's wedding to Peter Facinelli in 2001.

The two maintained contact after the series ended. In one instance, while working on the show What I Like About You, Garth met an actor named Brady Smith and believed he would be a good match for Thiessen. Garth contacted Thiessen and arranged for her to meet Smith on set.

Thiessen and Smith later married in 2005 and have a family. This matchmaking effort highlights the closeness of their friendship at the time.

The Falling Out Garth does not provide a specific reason for the end of the friendship in her memoir.

She mentions encountering Thiessen at an audition and a dinner party since the falling out, but notes that the previous connection was no longer present. Garth reflects that some friendships are meant for a reason or a season, describing theirs as meaningful while it lasted.

In a 2012 appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Thiessen discussed the fractured friendship, stating that they had a falling out and grew apart.

Thiessen added that she was the one who was hurt. The memoir also covers other personal topics, including the end of Garth's marriage to Facinelli. The publication of I Choose Me offers insight into Garth's experiences on Beverly Hills 90210, which aired from 1990 to 2000 and followed the lives of teenagers in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.

The show featured an ensemble cast and addressed themes of relationships and personal growth. Thiessen's character introduced new dynamics to the series upon her arrival in season five. Fans of the series may find the memoir's revelations about behind-the-scenes relationships of interest.

Garth, now 54, and Thiessen, 52, have both pursued acting careers post-90210. The book is available now and includes Garth's broader reflections on her life and choices.