Older Donna Martin Primes for New Appearance on "90210"

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

27 May 2008 02:15 PM

In what may be the worst kept secret in Hollywood actress Tori Spelling is heading back to the zip code that made her famous.

The soon to be mom of two is returning to the CW's "90210" spin-off this fall to reprise her character Donna Martin.

Show producers confirm that Spelling's character will "own one of the coolest stores in Beverly Hills."

Didn't Donna own a clothing store when the series ended back in 2000? Maybe that one wasn't the "coolest in Beverly Hills."

Spelling recently told PEOPLE magazine that she is thrilled to return to her roots and can't wait to reveal to fans whether or not Donna is still married to David.

My guess is not--especially since Brian Austin Green, the actor who played David Silver has not signed on to do the CW spin-off.

Spelling also says she is ecstatic to work with her longtime friend (both on and off screen) Jennie Garth, who is reprising her role as Kelly Taylor.

Producers of the new "90210" say fans can expect the show to be "cooler, sexier, and more provocative" than the original.

When the show debuts in the fall you can expect to see Lori Loughlin taking over the role of den mom for the rich teens that will eventually befriend her character's kids. But the actress says don't call her Cindy Walsh (her character's name is Debbie Mills) and don't confuse her on screen son and daughter for Brandon and Brenda.

Once you see the show I'm sure you won't have a problem distinguishing between the Walsh's and the Mills' The Mills' children are not twins. One is Debbie's biological daughter and the other is her adopted son who is African-American.

Show producers say a multi-ethnic family reflects society better.

Hmmm... no word on how the show's premise of having Debbie, her husband (played by Rob Estes), and two kids move into a Beverly Hills pad owned by an ailing family member who happens to be a former Hollywood star reflects modern society.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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