Peter Facinelli And Jennie Garth Finalize Divorce After Years Apart

Peter Facinelli And Jennie Garth Finalize Divorce After Years Apart...

Former couple Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth have officially finalized their divorce, nearly a decade after their separation. The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star and "Twilight" actor filed legal paperwork to dissolve their marriage this week in Los Angeles, according to court records obtained Wednesday. The split comes years after their 2012 separation and 2013 divorce filing.

The news is trending today after Garth mentioned moving on during a recent podcast appearance, sparking renewed interest in their long-pending divorce. Fans had speculated about the status of their relationship, given their amicable co-parenting of three daughters over the years.

Facinelli, 52, and Garth, 51, married in 2001 after meeting on the set of the TV movie "An Unfinished Affair." Their separation made headlines when Facinelli filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences after 11 years of marriage. Both actors have since moved on to new relationships.

Legal experts note the delayed finalization isn't uncommon in Hollywood, where couples often prioritize parenting agreements over formal divorce decrees. The former couple's settlement includes shared custody of their daughters Luca, Lola, and Fiona, now aged 17 to 22.

Garth recently discussed personal growth post-divorce on her "I Choose Me" podcast, though she didn't directly address the legal proceedings. Facinelli has been dating actress Lily Anne Harrison since 2019. Neither has commented publicly on the finalized divorce.

The filing coincides with renewed interest in 90s nostalgia, as Garth's "90210" co-stars recently reunited for a podcast. Social media reactions today range from surprise at the timeline to praise for their cooperative parenting approach.