'Beverly Hills 90210' Alum Jennie Garth Making Palm Springs Appearance

Garth will discuss her career and book at the annual Palm Springs Speaks lecture series.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:31pm

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Actress Jennie Garth, known for her role as Kelly Taylor in the hit Fox teen drama "Beverly Hills, 90210", will be the closing speaker for the seventh season of the "Palm Springs Speaks" lecture series. Garth will discuss her career and her book "I Choose Me: Chasing Joy and Finding Purpose and Embracing Reinvention" during her appearance on April 21 at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs.

Why it matters

Jennie Garth's appearance at the Palm Springs Speaks series is notable as she was a major star of one of the most iconic teen dramas of the 1990s. Her visit to Palm Springs will draw interest from fans of "Beverly Hills 90210" as well as those interested in hearing about her career journey and her advocacy for women's wellness.

The details

Garth gained fame for her role as Kelly Taylor in the Fox teen drama "Beverly Hills, 90210", which ran from 1990 to 2000. In addition to her acting work, Garth has created a clothing line for QVC named "Me by Jennie Garth" and hosts a podcast on iHeart radio called "I Choose Me with Jennie Garth". She is also an advocate for women's wellness and a supporter of the American Heart Association.

  • Jennie Garth will appear at the Palm Springs Speaks lecture series on April 21, 2026.
  • The Palm Springs Speaks series will feature other speakers including actor and art collector Cheech Marin on February 10, author and journalist Wade Rouse on February 24, and genetic genealogist CeCe Moore on March 30.

The players

Jennie Garth

An actress known for her role as Kelly Taylor in the Fox teen drama "Beverly Hills, 90210". She has also created a clothing line, hosts a podcast, and is an advocate for women's wellness.

Palm Springs Speaks

An annual series of lecture events benefiting the Palm Springs public library.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Jennie Garth's appearance at the Palm Springs Speaks lecture series will be a draw for fans of "Beverly Hills 90210" and those interested in hearing about her career journey and advocacy work. The annual lecture series continues to bring notable speakers to the Palm Springs community.