Over a decade after their tumultuous divorce, "Beverly Hills: 90210" star Jennie Garth and actor Peter Facinelli have forged an amicable relationship as co-parents and friends. Garth credits their newfound bond to the transformative power of her "I Choose Me" podcast, which facilitated open and honest conversations between the ex-couple.
In a recent episode of her iHeartRadio podcast, "I Choose Me," Jennie Garth shared the heartwarming news of her restored friendship with ex-husband Peter Facinelli. The revelation came just weeks after the pair reunited on the podcast to candidly discuss their co-parenting journey and the challenges they faced during their marriage.
Jennie Garth's Post-Divorce Harmony with Ex-Husband Peter Facinelli
Recalling their initial separation in 2012 and subsequent divorce in 2013, Garth expressed gratitude for Facinelli's decision to file for divorce. She believes it ultimately led to her personal growth and the strong co-parenting relationship they now share.
"I thank you for doing it, for all the growth that I've experienced, from it and because of it," Garth told Facinelli during his podcast appearance. "I wouldn't be who I am now. And I wouldn't be, you know, the parent that I am now, without, well first of all, your partnership, through all of the ups and downs of it. Of co-parenting. No matter if we wanted to kill each other at times or not. We were still there for one another."
Jennie Garth's Post-Divorce Harmony with Ex-Husband Peter Facinelli
Facinelli, known for his role as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the "Twilight" franchise, admitted that he felt stifled in their marriage and struggled to find his own identity.
"I was in this marriage, and it felt to me like a little bit of an arranged marriage," he confessed. "You know what I mean? Like, I loved you, and we had this beautiful family, you know, from the outside, but I just was – I hadn’t developed who I was. So like how could you love me? I don't even know how you could love me because I didn't know me… I was being whatever you needed me to be."
Jennie Garth's Post-Divorce Harmony with Ex-Husband Peter Facinelli
Despite their past differences, Garth and Facinelli have both moved on and are now happily in other relationships. Garth is married to Dave Abrams, while Facinelli is engaged to Lily Anne Harrison, with whom he welcomed a son in 2022.
The couple's newfound friendship is a testament to the transformative power of time, communication, and forgiveness. Garth credits her podcast with facilitating the healing process and fostering a renewed sense of respect and understanding between them.
"The good that has come from this pod[cast]… This is just one of the things. Actually there's been so many things. But specifically, the episode with my ex, Peter. Guys, we are officially friends now," she said joyously. "He even unblocked me from Instagram."
Garth shared that Facinelli had invited her to his son Jack's christening and that they planned to spend the July 4th holiday together with their entire family. The prospect of potential boat escapades and overboard nudges added a touch of humor to their newfound camaraderie.
The ex-couple's journey is an inspiring reminder of the potential for growth, healing, and friendship after divorce. Their willingness to embrace vulnerability and work towards reconciliation serves as a beacon of hope for others navigating similar challenges.
