After nearly two decades together, Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have called it quits.
The couple, who share five children and have experienced many ups and downs, announced their separation in June 2023.
Later that year, McDermott took full responsibility for the deterioration of his marriage to Spelling.
“All Tori’s ever done to this day is want me to be happy and healthy, and I inflicted a lot of damage and pain on that woman,” he told the Daily Mail.
“It’s going to be living the rest of my life making amends because I took something that was really beautiful and I just tore it down year after year, day after day.”
Spelling officially filed for divorce in March 2024.
From their Fiji wedding to their eventual split, here’s a complete timeline of Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s relationship.
2005: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Meet
Spelling and McDermott met in Ottawa, Canada, while filming the TV movie Mind Over Murder. Both were married to other people at the time: McDermott to Mary Jo Eustace and Spelling to Charlie Shanian.
May 7, 2006: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Marry
Less than a month after finalizing her divorce from Shanian, and following McDermott’s split from Eustace, the actors got married in a private ceremony in Fiji.
March 13, 2007: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Welcome First Child
On March 13, Spelling gave birth to the couple’s first child, Liam. That same year, their first reality television series, Tori & Dean: Inn Love, premiered on Oxygen.
June 9, 2008: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Welcome First Daughter
The McDermott family welcomed their second child and first daughter, Stella, on June 9. They moved back to Los Angeles and rebranded their show to Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood.
2009: Dean McDermott Reveals Tori Spelling Has Reconciled with Mom
Spelling reconciled with her mother, Candy, after years of feuding. McDermott confirmed, “Candy has seen the kids, which is what this is all about.”
May 8, 2010: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Renew Their Vows
The couple renewed their vows in Beverly Hills, with McDermott presenting Spelling with a custom Darkened Diamond Eternity Band.
October 10, 2011: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Welcome Third Child
Spelling gave birth to the couple’s third child, Hattie. They also launched a spin-off series, Tori & Dean: sTORIbook Weddings.
August 30, 2012: Tori Spelling is Hospitalized During Fourth Pregnancy
Pregnant with their fourth child, Spelling faced severe complications that required extensive hospitalization. She later gave birth to son Finn in August but underwent emergency surgery afterward.
March 1, 2013: Tori Spelling Refutes Rumors of Marital Trouble
Despite rumors of trouble, Spelling defended their relationship, emphasizing McDermott’s unwavering support. However, the couple faced a rough patch later that year, with McDermott’s infidelity.
2014: Dean McDermott Admits to Cheating on Tori Spelling
McDermott publicly admitted to cheating while Spelling was home with their four children. He checked himself into rehab, and the family’s struggles were depicted in their new reality show, True Tori.
2015: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Continue Work on Their Marriage
The couple worked on their relationship, with McDermott expressing optimism about their future together and a desire to step back from the public eye.
April 2016: Dean McDermott Proposes to Tori Spelling Again
McDermott proposed for the third time during a family trip to Europe.
October 2016: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Announce Fifth Pregnancy
Despite previous complications, the couple announced they were expecting their fifth child, which McDermott described as a “miracle baby.”
2016: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Experience Financial Difficulties
The couple faced financial troubles, including a tax lien from California. Spelling addressed the rumors, emphasizing that they were not bankrupt.
March 2, 2017: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Welcome Fifth Baby
Spelling gave birth to their son, Beau Dean, whom they described as a blessing for their family.
2017: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s Relationship is “Rebuilt”
Spelling shared that their relationship was reborn after the birth of Beau, acknowledging the need for their marriage to “crumble” before being rebuilt.
March 1, 2018: Police Dispatched to Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s Home
Authorities responded to a disturbance call at their home, revealing ongoing personal struggles.
March 7, 2018: Dean McDermott Calls Police to Check on Tori Spelling
After Spelling left their home, McDermott called authorities for a wellness check, but no crime was committed.
May 7, 2020: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Celebrate 14th Anniversary
The couple celebrated their 14th anniversary, reflecting on their journey together.