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Beverly Hills, 90210<\/a><\/em> star Jennie Garth<\/strong> is opening up about her drug and alcohol issues amid her nightmare divorce from Peter Facinelli<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Garth, 53, who is best known for her role as West Beverly High School\u2019s blonde queen bee Kelly Taylor alongside Tori Spelling<\/a><\/strong> and Shannen Doherty<\/a><\/strong> on the iconic \u201990s teen drama, has found her strength in the present day thanks to her hit podcast, I Choose Me<\/em><\/a>, and upcoming book of the same name. But that doesn’t mean she’s forgotten where she came from. In her new memoir, Garth shares that when her marriage to Facinelli fell apart in 2012 after 17 years, she was taking pills and drinking alcohol so heavily one night that she needed to have her stomach pumped, PEOPLE<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n \u201cI noticed my light really dimming. I wasn\u2019t putting off good vibes. I could see it in the mirror. I could look at the negative impact that that kind of grief<\/a> and anger was having on me. And there was a weird switch where one day I just said, \u2018I don\u2019t want to carry this anymore. It\u2019s impacting my relationships and how I feel about myself. I\u2019ve got to let it go. I\u2019ve got to forgive<\/em> him,\u2019” said Garth, who ultimately went to rehab and lives a sober life today.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac <\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac <\/strong><\/p>\n This past summer, Garth announced that she would be releasing her book, I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose, and Embracing Reinvention<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> on April 14, 2026.<\/p>\n Described by PEOPLE<\/a> as \u201cpart inspirational<\/a> memoir, part motivational<\/a> advice,\u201d the book aims to empower \u201cwomen to choose a path of health, healing, and happiness<\/a>,\u201d according to the publisher.<\/p>\n \u201cInspired by her thought-provoking podcast of the same name \u2013 Jennie brings her signature mix of warmth, honesty, and humor to this deeply personal book about self-discovery and reclaiming your power,\u201d an official synopsis reads. \u201cThrough fame, heartbreak, motherhood, and personal reinvention, Jennie discovered the transformative power of putting herself first. By learning to prioritize her own needs and desires, she found the strength to thrive \u2014 and to uplift others.\u201d<\/p>\n Related: \u2018Beverly Hills 90210\u2019 Star Jennie Garth\u2019s Stunning Daughter Lola Is a Dead Ringer for Her Mother<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on Apr 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.aol.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Beverly Hills, 90210 star Jennie Garth is opening up about her drug and alcohol issues amid her nightmare divorce from Peter Facinelli. 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