Jennie Garth Pregnant

In March, fans of the Kelly Taylor from the hit 90s sitcom Beverly Hills, 90210 learned that actress Jennie Garth is pregnant. The baby will be her third child with husband Peter Facinelli.

A pregnant Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli

As one might expect, Jennie is determined to stay stylish throughout her pregnancy. You can see photos of Jennie Garth’s pregnant belly on her husband’s official website. The pictures were taken during May’s 32nd Annual Saturn Awards, where Jenny appeared in a sexy yet tasteful red silk evening gown.

Although there’s no word on the sex of the baby, Jennie and Peter are well aware of the trials and tribulations of raising daughters. With 9-year-old Luca Bella and 3-year-old Lola Ray as big sisters, a girl would certainly fit in the family quite easily. But, it’s hard to guess what they’ll name the baby.

Luca Bella is a variant of a traditional Italian boy’s name. Lola is a name with Latin roots that is often used to refer to a sexy, slightly sleazy woman much like the Lolita character in Vladimir Nabokov’s famous novel. If the new baby is a girl, it’s likely that Jennie and Peter will continue the “L” theme for names. But, only time will tell if her name will be something along the lines of Layla, Lane, or Lael!

Jennie Garth photo

Like many celebrity moms, Jennie Garth has taken a non-traditional approach to starting her family.

Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli first met during the filming of the 1995 TV movie An Unfinished Affair. The couple began dating during Jennie’s separation from first husband, musician Daniel B. Clark, in 1996.

Daughter Luca Bella was born on June 22, 1997. Peter and Jennie married on June 20, 2001 in a small ceremony that featured Luca as the flower girl. Their second daughter, Lola Ray, was born on December 6, 2002. Peter and Jennie’s third child is expected to arrive sometime in early Fall 2006.

According to Jennie, her marriage is the force that has helped her cope with the pressures of acting. “Marriages aren’t easy, and we’re just like any other couple,” a pregnant Jennie Garth told MSNBC in a recent interview. “We have our roadblocks, but we get around them, and our family prevails. We are so happy we have a normal, grounded life to keep us centered.”

Jennie has always been very adamant that she values her role as a doting wife and mother more than the fame that comes with being a Hollywood actress. So, it comes as no great surprise that her WB sitcom, What I Like About You, aired its series finale shortly after her latest pregnancy became public knowledge.

Fans are speculating that Jennie Garth’s pregnancy will cause her to take a break from acting to focus on her growing family. However, given her previous history, it’s likely that she will eventually return to television.

"Peter and I feel very blessed with our children,” Jennie told fans shortly after her third pregnancy was announced. “We didn't plan any one of them, but higher forces and recognizing priorities helped us along the way. We can't wait to meet this newest addition to our family!"

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