Who Dated in Real Life: A 90210 Reunion
Hello there, 90210 fans! You've landed in the right place if you've been wondering, "Who dated on 90210 in real life?" We're diving into the juicy details of our favorite West Beverly High alumni's off-screen romances. So, grab your beach-ready attire and let's get started! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and who dated on 90210 in real life.
The Iconic Duo: Dylan and Brenda
Kicking things off, let's talk about the ultimate 90210 couple – Dylan McKay (Luke Perry) and Brenda Walsh (Shannen Doherty).
In real life, Luke and Shannen shared a brief romantic moment during the show's first season. They started dating in 1991 but kept it hush-hush due to their age difference (Luke was 24, and Shannen was 19). Unfortunately, their relationship fizzled out after a few months, and they remained close friends until Luke's passing in 2019.
Donna Martin Graduates to Real-Life Love
Next up, we have the ever-so-charming Donna Martin (Tori Spelling).
Tori married Charlie Shanian in 1997, but their marriage lasted only a year. She then tied the knot with Dean McDermott in 2006, and they have five children together. Fun fact: Tori and Dean met on the set of a TV movie, not 90210!
Steve Sanders: A Real-Life Serial Monogamist
Now, let's chat about the show's resident heartthrob, Steve Sanders (Ian Ziering).
Ian has been married twice – first to Nicole Poturalski from 1997 to 2002, and then to Erin Ludwig in 2010. The couple has two daughters together. Interestingly, Ian and his on-screen love interest, Tiffani Amber Thiessen (Valerie Malone), were never romantically involved off-screen.
David Silver's Off-Screen Love Story
David Silver (Brian Austin Green) had quite the rollercoaster love life, both on and off the show.
Brian married Megan Fox in 2010, and they have three sons together. However, they announced their separation in 2020. Brian was also engaged to Vanessa Marcil (Brenda's half-sister, Gina Kincaid), with whom he has a son. Despite their characters' complicated relationship, Brian and Vanessa remained friends after their split.
The Kelly Taylor Chronicles
Lastly, we have the fabulous Kelly Taylor (Jennie Garth).
- 1996. She then married Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen from Twilight) in 2001, and they have three daughters together. The couple separated in
- 2012. Jennie is now engaged to Dave Abrams, whom she met on a dating app in 2015.
Honorable Mentions
Before we wrap up, let's give a shout-out to some other 90210 real-life love stories.
- Dylan McKay and Toni (Gabrielle Carteris) – Luke Perry and Gabrielle Carteris had a brief romance in the early 90s, but they remained close friends throughout the series. - Brenda Walsh and Ray Pruit (Jamie Walters) – Shannen Doherty and Jamie Walters dated briefly in real life during the show's second season. - Donna Martin and Noah Hunter (Vincent Young) – Tori Spelling and Vincent Young had a short-lived romance in 2003, a few years after the show ended.
Final Thoughts
There you have it, folks! A wild ride through the real-life dating scene of our beloved 90210 cast members. It's clear that while their characters had their fair share of drama, the actors' real-life romances were just as entertaining (and sometimes, even more complicated)!