Jennie Garth opened up about the crushing discovery that she made after her eldest daughter accidently came across her dad Peter Facinelli’s dating profile.
The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 53 – who recently bared it all for her first underwear shoot – opened up about the incident during an appearance on Thursday’s episode of the I Do, Part 2 podcast.
The actress shares three children – Luca Bella, 27, Lola, 22, and Fiona, 18 – with the Twilight actor, Peter Facinelli, whom she divorced in 2013.
While talking to fellow host Jana Kramer and guest J.P. Rosenbaum, Garth revealed she discovered her ex husband was looking to date a woman in the same age range as their eldest daughter.
‘My ex-husband Peter, I was told, was on Raya.’ she explained.
‘And his age, whatever range, that he was looking for was also the age range of his oldest daughter.’
Jennie then revealed that their daughter Luca had been the one that ‘came across’ her own father’s profile on the dating app.
Jennie Garth, 53, opened up about the crushing discovery that she made after her eldest daughter accidently came across her dad Peter Facinelli’s dating profile; seen in May in Santa Monica
While talking to fellow host Jana Kramer and guest J.P. Rosenbaum, Garth expressed, ‘My ex-husband Peter, I was told, was on Raya’; seen with Facinelli seen in 2010 in NYC
While it is not known exactly when the former couple’s eldest child discovered her dad’s Raya dating profile, he has since gotten into a relationship with Lily Anne Harrison.
The pair became engaged back in 2020 and they also share one child – a son named Jack, two.
Jennie has also moved on in her love life and married Dave Abrams in 2015 and they will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary next month in July.
During an episode of her own I Choose Me podcast last year, the actress reflected on her co-parenting relationship with Facinelli following their split.
She stated, ‘That’s what Peter and I ultimately wanted more than anything was to have our friendship back and be able to co-parent in a healthier way because we had been doing it all wrong for a while.’
The star added, ‘The girls are so happy and there’s just a big weight off my shoulders. That’s a conflict I don’t need to carry anymore.’
And while talking to the New York Post back in 2023, Peter explained, ‘I always feel like as long as the parents, the co-parents, are getting along and we’re happy, the kids are happy.
‘You know what I mean? It’s when nobody wants to choose sides. No, they love mom and dad equally.’
Jennie then revealed that their daughter Luca had been the one that ‘came across’ her own father’s profile on the dating app; seen with Luca above
The actress shares three children – Luca Bella, 27, Lola, 22, and Fiona, 18 – with the Twilight actor, whom she divorced in 2013
She stated, ‘That’s what Peter and I ultimately wanted more than anything was to have our friendship back and be able to co-parent in a healthier way because we had been doing it all wrong for a while’; former couple seen in 1998 in Westwood
The actor continued, ‘As long as they feel safe in both homes and they have the support of both families. And as long as both co-parents are on the same side in terms of what the rules are in the house.’
Facinelli then told the outlet that ‘when you’re not in agreement’ is the ‘worst thing.’
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The exes have enjoyed mini reunions in recent years – such as last summer as they had a ‘Family Day Out.’
They celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with their three children – and Peter’s son Jack as well as fiancee Lily Anne Harrison were also spotted during the festivities.
At the time, the blended family had a blast while spending time on a boat and Jennie uploaded photos to Instagram that had captured special moments from the outing.
And earlier this month, Garth and Facinelli reunited once again to celebrate their youngest child’s high school graduation.
Their 18-year-old daughter Fiona officially graduated from Notre Dame High School in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Garth jumped to her main Instagram page to share snaps from the big day – and one group picture showed Facinelli also attending the outdoor ceremony.
The exes have enjoyed mini reunions in recent years – such as last summer as they had a ‘Family Day Out’
And earlier this month, Garth and Facinelli reunited once again to celebrate their youngest child’s high school graduation
‘She did it!! My baby girl graduated high school! I am so beyond proud of her!! My heart is filled with so much excitement to see her fly! I love you so much,’ the actress wrote in the caption.
And on Thursday’s episode of Jennie’s podcast I Choose Me, she had the chance to talk to Fiona about the milestone.
At one point, they called Facinelli to also get his thoughts on his youngest daughter officially graduating high school.
The actor jokingly revealed that they had called him when he was in the shower and said he was ‘naked and dripping wet.’
Garth quipped with, ‘That’s a visual for our listeners,’ and added that she would need to ‘scrub my eyeballs.’
Peter then admitted that he felt ‘very numb’ over Fiona’s recent graduation and further explained, ‘Honestly, it’s been a very numbing experience. Yeah. I don’t know if it’s all hit me yet.
‘You know, you’re our baby, so you’re all growing up and it’s a whole new chapter. And I feel like I don’t know how to feel. I really feel like I haven’t fully experienced all the emotions.’
Fiona revealed that she also feels a bit ‘numb’ but is also ‘really happy and I feel like kind of just at peace.’
Garth jumped to her main Instagram page to share snaps from the big day – and one group picture showed Facinelli also attending the outdoor ceremony
Jennie has been keeping busy and recently took part in her first underwear shoot at the age of 53
Jennie has been keeping busy and recently took part in her first underwear shoot at the age of 53.
The actress paused for an assortment of snaps for the brand ThirdLove and modeled the company’s new TempSync bras.
Garth exuded confidence for the lingerie photoshoot and showcased her toned midriff.
In the caption of the post, the star gushed that she has ‘never felt more confident, or comfortable in my skin’ and added she is ‘proud to be part of this moment…’