Tori Spelling Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Tori Spelling: Unveiling Her Net Worth and Salary

Unveiling the net worth of Tori Spelling, an American actress, stands at $150 thousand. Best recognized for her portrayal of Donna Martin in the ’90s hit TV show “Beverly Hills, 90210,” which was co-created by her illustrious father, Aaron Spelling. She briefly appeared in the show’s contemporary spin-off series.

Despite being the offspring of Aaron Spelling (with a net worth of $600 million upon his demise), one of the wealthiest and most productive television magnates, Tori did not inherit a sizable portion of her father’s fortune when he passed away in 2006. The lion’s share of the estate went to her mother, Candy Spelling. Reportedly, Tori received a mere $800,000. Tension flared when Candy allegedly stopped Tori’s financial support, citing her daughter’s extravagant spending habits. Over time, the delicate bond between mother and daughter has been fraught with issues revolving around finances.

Beyond her ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ role, Tori has enjoyed a varied career encompassing television, film, and reality TV. She headlined the sitcom “So Notorious” (2006), a satirical rendition of her public persona, and graced numerous TV movies, notably for Lifetime and the Hallmark Channel. Besides acting, she has penned several books, including the bestseller “sTORI Telling” featured in the “New York Times” list, and launched a successful jewelry line, showcasing her entrepreneurial flair.

Tori Spelling: Financial Challenges

In October 2013, Tori shocking disclosed that she had exhausted all her earnings to the point where she was borrowing money from her mother for rent and unable to afford basic medical treatment for her spouse.

Spelling confessed to squandering every penny she earned from acting or inherited from her deceased father (approximately $15 – $20 million). In a candid interview, she admitted splurging millions on failed real estate ventures and extravagant purchases for her family. When questioned about her precise net worth, Tori responded:

“I don’t have one million dollars. We had some income here and there, but no savings apart from our retirement accounts.“

To clarify her statements, Tori’s husband, Dean, assured US Magazine the next day:

“Presently, things are stable. Tori and I are financially secure.“

It’s worth noting that Tori’s mom, Candy Spelling, enjoys a net worth of $600 million. Therefore, worrying about Tori Spelling’s financial future may be unnecessary. However, City National Bank filed a lawsuit against Tori and Dean in March 2017 after they defaulted on a $200,000 portion of a $400,000 loan. Moreover, City National alleged that Tori overdrew $17,000 from her checking account.

During this lawsuit period, Dean faced a $100,000 claim from his ex-partner for unpaid child maintenance. In October 2017, court documents filed by Dean’s former wife, Mary Jo Eustace, revealed that shortly after suing him for not meeting alimony payments, he ceased child support payments. In her legal complaint, Eustace stated:

“In the last six weeks he has been on two luxurious vacations, Iceland & the Four Seasons in Punta Mita. He resides in a $2 million estate paid by his mother-in-law, Candy Spelling, and has no impetus to work. He owes over $100,000 moving forward, and I believe he has no intention of paying. He bounces my son’s university rent/tuition and is delinquent in paying therapist bills, while he shops visibly and throws lavish parties for his other five children.“

Prior to this, the couple faced a lawsuit from American Express for $87,000 in credit card debt and $260,000 in unpaid taxes. In 2023, it was reported that Spelling settled her credit card debt with American Express.

The Early Years

Victoria Davey Spelling, known as Tori Spelling, was born on May 16, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. She is the offspring of two renowned figures: Her father, Aaron Spelling, a television and film producer, and her mother, author and socialite Candy Spelling. Her sibling, Randy Spelling, shifted from acting to life coaching. Tori pursued her education at Beverly Hills High School and later graduated from Harvard Westlake in 1991.

An Immersive Acting Journey

At six years old, Spelling commenced acting lessons from a coach handpicked by her father. Subsequently, she landed guest roles on popular shows like “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island,” and “Saved by the Bell.” At 17, she clinched the role of Donna Martin in “Beverly Hills, 90210,” produced by her father’s company Spelling Television. The series aired for ten seasons, from 1990 to 2000, with Spelling epitomizing Donna throughout. She received two Young Artist Awards nominations for her performance. Alongside the show, she starred in several TV films like “Co-Ed Call Girl,” “A Friend to Die For,” “Mother May I Sleep With Danger?,” “The House of Yes,” and “Trick” in the ’90s. In 2006, she portrayed herself in the VH1 sitcom “So Notorious,” a parody of her public image.

A Reality TV Journey

In 2007, Tori and Dean McDermott acquired a bed and breakfast, Chateau La Rue, in Fallbrook, California, and starred in a reality series titled “Tori and Dean: Inn Love.” Upon selling the bed and breakfast, the show evolved into “Tori and Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood.” In July 2007, Spelling became a certified minister to officiate a gay couple’s wedding at the B&B. The wedding ceremony was showcased on an episode of “Inn Love.” Their spinoff series, “Tori & Dean, sTORIbook Weddings,” debuted on April 6, 2011. Authors filed a $60 million lawsuit against the series, alleging idea theft for a series starring Tori and Dean. The suit cited breach of implied-in-fact contract, slander of title, and unfair business practices.

In August 2014, saw the production and airing of eight half-hour episodes of a new reality show, “Tori & Dean: Cabin Fever,” on CMT Canada and HGTV, chronicling Spelling, McDermott, and their children as they moved into a lakeside cabin in Ontario, Canada. She has appeared as a guest and contestant on episodes of “The Masked Singer” and as a host on 2022’s “Love at First Lie.”

Other Television Roles

Voicing the Pirate Princess in “Jake and the Neverland Pirates” in 2011, Tori later took on a role in the comedy short film “Hoarders: Untold sTori,” which premiered at the Outfest Film Festival in July 2011. She appeared on “Big Brother 13” in September 2011 and made a guest appearance on Nick Jr.’s “Yo Gabba Gabba” in 2012. Spelling starred in the ABC Family TV series “Mystery Girls” with former “90210” co-star Jennie Garth in 2014. In 2016, she was in a remake of “Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?” alongside James Franco. Spelling has been hosting the makeover TV series “The Look: All Stars” since June 2018 and also appeared in the 2018 TV movie “The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time.”

Other Ventures

Designing and selling her own line of fashion jewelry on the Home Shopping Network, Spelling has also authored three books: “sTori Telling,” focusing on life in the limelight, “Mommywood,” describing her experiences as a mom, and “Uncharted Territory.”

Personal Life

Being married twice, Tori first wed actor and playwright Charlie Shanian from July 2004 to April 2006. In May 2006, she married Dean McDermott, whom she fell in love with while filming 2005’s “Mind over Murder,” a made-for-TV movie, while he was still married to Mary Jo Eustace. Tori and Dean have five children together, and she is a stepmother to Dean’s son Jack Montgomery McDermott with Eustace. Reports from June 2022 indicated that Spelling and McDermott were undergoing a trial separation. The couple officially announced their separation in June 2023 after 17 years of marriage, with Tori filing for divorce in March 2024.

Suffering from a mold infection in their house in May 2023, Tori and her children were admitted to Urgent Care. She sought guidance on social media about the issue that had been “slowly killing” her family for years.

Real Estate

In 2020, Tori and Dean purchased a 5,980-square-foot home in the Santa Monica Mountains for $3.7 million, featuring five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a playroom, a wet bar, and a swimming pool and spa with a rock waterfall on the property.

The couple previously owned a 6,700-square-foot Encino estate, which they sold for $2.5 million in 2011. The Encino home, with 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and 4 fireplaces, boasts a formal entryway and custom finishes, including French doors, wood and stone flooring, and a gourmet kitchen. The master suite includes a sitting area, fireplace, balcony, and spa tub, while the landscaped grounds feature a lanai, BBQ, putting green, and a pool/spa.