Universal City, California – Tori Spelling, known for her role in “Beverly Hills, 90210,” recently shared a vulnerable moment on her podcast, misSPELLING. In the first episode, she revealed that she had filed for divorce from her husband, Dean McDermott. Spelling admitted that she had not yet told McDermott about the paperwork at the time of the recording, which had just become public.
During the emotional episode, Spelling expressed her nerves about confronting McDermott and her feelings of loneliness and unworthiness. The couple, who had been married for 18 years, faced challenges in their relationship, with Spelling mentioning that she had wanted to file for divorce for about 15 years.
Spelling discussed the quick, passionate falling in love period she and McDermott experienced early in their relationship. She acknowledged that red flags were present from the beginning but chose to proceed nonetheless. Anger issues were cited as one of the contributing factors to their marital problems.
Despite their longstanding marriage and the presence of five children, Spelling expressed regret that the relationship lasted as long as it did. She highlighted the difficulties they faced just months into their relationship and admitted that their issues could have led to a breakup much earlier if they had addressed them head-on.
Throughout the episode, listeners gained insight into the complex emotions and challenges Spelling faced as she navigated the process of divorce. The candid nature of her revelations provided a window into the struggles many individuals experience in relationships, highlighting the importance of open communication and addressing problems early on to prevent prolonged unhappiness.