Tori Spelling, the actress known for her roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and various reality shows, recently revealed that her teenage daughter, Stella, was shamed by classmates after the family moved into an RV last year. Following her split from husband Dean McDermott, Tori and her five children were seen living out of an RV and budget motels. Stella’s classmates assumed the family had become part of California’s homeless population. Tori clarified on her podcast that they were simply on a summer vacation, but the incident still led to Stella facing judgment and ridicule.
The actress also recently filed for divorce from Dean McDermott after 18 months of marriage. On her podcast, Tori shared her feelings of loneliness and self-worth struggles, saying that she had felt this way for a long time. She expressed regret for not taking steps toward divorce sooner and acknowledged that their relationship had not been the same since they started having children. Tori admitted that she had stayed in the marriage to protect McDermott and their children and believed the relationship should have ended much sooner.
Tori and McDermott initially met on the set of a TV movie in 2005, where they had an affair despite both being married at the time. Their relationship flourished, and they eventually got married in May 2006 and started a family. However, the couple faced challenges in their relationship as they focused on parenthood, with Tori feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for their children. They attempted therapy to address their issues, but they struggled to communicate effectively about their concerns and needs.
Despite their efforts to work on their relationship, McDermott’s struggles with alcohol abuse became a significant issue in their marriage. He entered rehab in 2023 for treatment and has since become an alcohol and addiction counselor. McDermott admitted to turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism, leading to isolation and strained relationships with his family. Tori acknowledged that their public persona did not reflect the struggles they faced behind the scenes and how she had to portray a certain image to maintain their family brand.
Tori reflected on how she had created a character for McDermott to fit the image they presented to the world, turning him into the Prince Charming she had always wanted. However, behind the façade, their relationship was crumbling, and their efforts to address their issues were not successful. Despite their challenges and ultimate decision to divorce, both Tori and McDermott have expressed a desire to move forward with their lives and provide a stable environment for their children. Through their experiences, they have learned valuable lessons about communication, self-worth, and the importance of addressing personal struggles.
