After 18 years of marriage, Tori Spelling filed for divorce from Dean McDermott, partially due to his harmful behavior towards her mental health. Spelling publicly discussed the final straw in her decision during a podcast, revealing that a comment McDermott made, hurting her deeply, pushed her to file for divorce. While McDermott's job details were initially uncertain, being known primarily for his reality TV show appearances, it became clearer that he pursued acting, producing and designing jewelry, as well as struggling financially during the marriage.
Spelling, feeling unloved and alone, resumed her public appearances and walked the red carpet for the first time since the divorce announcement. She expressed that she never felt more alone and addressed that filing for divorce felt like a journey towards empowerment. Surprisingly, she didn't inform McDermott about the filing before publicly discussing it on her podcast, which caused reactions from him and the public.
McDermott voiced his feelings about the divorce, admitting it was a long time coming and seemingly agreeing that it was for the best for everyone involved. On the podcast, McDermott was notified mid-recording about the divorce filings, displaying shock and expressing remorse. Amid the divorce, Spelling sought sole physical and joint legal custody of their five children. Colleagues from "Beverly Hills, 90210" offered their support to Spelling, demonstrating that the cast always pulls together in times of need, indicating a display of solidarity.
In light of the divorce news, Spelling aimed to clear misconceptions, especially related to her children and the filing process. The divorce filing garnered widespread public attention, with fans and peers rallying behind Spelling during a challenging time in her personal life.