Teen Drama Links for January 14, 2025

I was planning to write today about the movies and TV shows I binged over my holiday break, but it feels silly in light of what’s happened in Los Angeles over the last week and how it’s affected our teen drama world.

There are a number of teen drama connections to the wildfire devastation.

• The house that served as Casa Walsh on “Beverly Hills, 90210” has thus far survived the fires in Altadena, even though nearby residences — including one right next door — burned down. (The Hollywood Reporter)

  • I’ve not seen confirmation whether Dylan’s house, just down the street, also survived.

  • Related: 90210 Locations (TDW)

• Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210) had to evacuate and seek shelter with ex-husband Peter Facinelli — and then nearly had to evacuate again from his area. (Instagram / iHeart)

  • Garth postponed her “I Choose Me” event that was supposed to take place on Saturday. (Instagram)

• Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills, 90210) evacuated too, as did Vanessa Marcil (Gina, Beverly Hills, 90210). (Instagram / Instagram)

• Tiffani Thiessen (Valerie, Beverly Hills, 90210) also evacuated, according to her Instagram stories. Christine Elise (Emily, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Alan Toy (Professor Finley, Beverly Hills, 90210) were also among the evacuees, per Facebook posts.

• Candy Spelling, wife of the late Aaron Spelling (executive producer, Beverly Hills, 90210) and mother of Tori and Randy Spelling (Kenny/Ryan, Beverly Hills, 90210), lost her home. (TMZ)

• Peter Ferriero, host of “The Beverly Hills 90210 Show” podcast, lost his home. (Facebook)

• Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek) lost his home. (Deadline)

• Adam Brody (Seth, The O.C.) and Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) lost their home. (TMZ)

  • As the above story notes, Anna Faris, ex-wife of Chris Pratt (Che, The O.C.), also lost her home.

• Paris Hilton (Kate, The O.C.) lost her home. (Instagram)

  • Hilton later announced she’s “launching an emergency fund through my nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact to support displaced families with young children” and is “starting with a personal contribution of $100,000, and will be matching additional dollars raised up to $100,000 more.” (Instagram)

• Bryan Greenberg (Jake, One Tree Hill) and wife Jamie Chung lost their home. (Instagram)

• Samantha Rose Baldwin (Shelby, Gossip Girl spinoff) detailed saving her cat. (Daily Mail)

• Meghan Markle, who appeared on “90210,” and husband Prince Harry were among the volunteers helping fire victims in Pasadena. (People)

  • Due to the tragedy, Markle and Netflix pushed back the premiere of her new series, “With Love, Meghan,” to March. (Netflix)

  • Per stories on her Instagram, Kristen Bell (Gossip Girl, Gossip Girl) volunteered with recovery efforts as well.

• The Critics Choice Awards, which were supposed to be held on Sunday and where Brody and Bell are nominated, were postponed until later this month. (Deadline)

• Yesterday’s Los Angeles premiere for One of Them Days, starring Keke Palmer (Elizabeth, 90210), was canceled. (Deadline)

My heart goes out to the millions of people affected by this tragedy.

For resources, volunteer opportunities, and donation options, please see here and here.

Teen Drama Links for January 14, 2025

Listicle Links

Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.

• “Isn’t It ~Freaky~ How We Can Guess Your Favorite Potato Dish Based On Your Favorite TV Shows?” (BuzzFeed)

• “Jennie Garth and Ex Peter Facinelli’s Ups and Downs Through the Years: From Falling in Love on Set to Coparenting” (Us Weekly)

• “What to Watch: ‘The O.C.’” (Decider)

• “A Helpful FAQ About Adam Brody and Adrien Brody” (Hey Alma)

• “Celebrating the Best of The WB: ‘Gilmore Girls’, ‘Supernatural’, ‘One Tree Hill’ and More” (Us Weekly)

• “Chad Michael Murray’s 10 Best Movies And TV Shows” (Screen Rant)

• “The 20 best things that happened on Gossip Girl” (Yardbarker)

  • Spot the mistake here?

• “Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and the Collapse of the Hollywood #MeToo Era” (The New Yorker)

• “Inside Sebastian Stan’s Winning Look at the Golden Globes 2025” (Vanity Fair)

• “Bedrooms from fictional shows and movies we’d love to live in” (Yardbarker)

  • I always wanted Kelly’s beach apartment bedroom on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” right down to the paint color and furniture.

• “20 actors fans hated to see leave their favorite TV shows” (Yardbarker)

  • Related: Teen Drama Actors Who Left Their Series (TDW)

• “23 celebrity couples that fell in love on set” (Vogue Australia)

  • The headline is little misleading because some of the couples cited didn’t actually fall in love “on set” — they met on a set and then dated years later.

  • Related: Top 10 Real-Life Relationships (TDW)

• “38 Random Bits of Trivia About Classic Movies and TV Shows That’ll Make You See Them in a Whole New Light” (Cracked)

• “Here’s What Hit ‘90s TV Show You Should Rewatch Based On Your Zodiac Sign” (Brit + Co)

• “Ranking The WB’s 15 Best Shows, 30 Years After the Broadcast Network’s Debut” (TV Insider)

  • Related: The WB vs. CW (TDW)

• “The WB at 30” (Television Academy)

• “Celebrities Who Starred in Taylor Swift’s Music Videos: Taylor Lautner, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez and More” (OK!)

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Best of the Rest

• Prior to the fires, Garth did interviews about various projects, including her “I Choose Me” podcast and QVC 50 campaign.

  • “Jennie Garth Opens Up About Marriages, Family Life & How Podcast Was Her Safe Space After Shannen Doherty’s Death” (TV Insider)

  • “How ‘90210’ Helped Jennie Garth Navigate Menopause” (Katie Couric Media)

    • They actually mean “Beverly Hills, 90210” — not “90210.” (TDW)

• Laura Leighton (Sophie, Beverly Hills, 90210) was on the “Still Here Hollywood” podcast. (YouTube)

• Jessica Alba (Leanne, Beverly Hills, 90210) and husband Cash Warren are reportedly separated and planning to divorce. (TMZ)

• Denise Richards (Robin, Beverly Hills, 90210 / Denise, BH90210 / Gwen, 90210) quit the competition during last week’s “Special Forces” season premiere.

  • “Denise Richards gives an update on her breast implant injuries from Special Forces” (Entertainment Weekly)

  • “Denise Richards insists ‘very first costar’ Mario Lopez would pass World’s Toughest Test: ‘He would do awesome’” (Entertainment Weekly)

  • “Denise Richards Shares One Lesson She Learned After Rupturing Breast Implants on Special Forces” (E! Online)

  • “Denise Richards Says ‘Special Forces’ Co-Star Cam Newton ‘Saved Me’” (Extra)

  • “Denise Richards & Trista Sutter: ‘Special Forces’” (FOX7)

• Djimon Hounsou, who appeared in the “Beverly Hills, 90210” pilot, was on CNN’s “African Voices Changemakers.” (CNN)

• “Younger,” created by Darren Star (creator, Beverly Hills, 90210) and starring Hilary Duff (Olivia, Gossip Girl), is now streaming on Netflix. (Netflix)

• Ali Larter (Kristy, Dawson’s Creek) did more interviews for “Landman.”

  • “Ali Larter Talks ‘Landman’” (Live with Kelly and Mark)

    • There is an additional clip.

  • “Landman’s Ali Larter Explains How Angela Is a ‘Reverse-Engineered Trophy Wife,’ Why Upcoming Finale Scene Is ‘One of My Favorites’ — Watch” (TVLine)

  • “Ali Larter Stakes Her Claim in Landman” (Elle)

  • “Ali Larter wanted her ‘Landman’ wild cat Angela to ‘live in all her glory’” (UPI)

• Mischa Barton (Marissa, The O.C.) “talks teen fame, historical dramas and why she loves strong, female characters.” (Grazia)

• Brody and Bell were nominated for SAG Awards for their respective “Nobody Wants This” roles. (Deadline)

  • As previously announced, Bell will be hosting next month’s ceremony.

  • Sebastian Stan (Carter, Gossip Girl) was among those arguably snubbed. (USA Today)

• Watch Morena Baccarin (Maya, The O.C.) in the trailer for Millers in Marriage. (YouTube)

• Erin Foster (Heather, The O.C.) and Sara Foster (Jen, 90210) have teamed up with Saks to release limited-edition merchandise via their Favorite Daughter line to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live.” (The Hollywood Reporter)

  • Related: Teen Drama Stars Who Hosted “SNL” (TDW)

• Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley, One Tree Hill) was on the “Faith Without Freedom” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)

• Tyler Hilton (Chris, One Tree Hill) “Was Told Audiences ‘Hated’ His Character” on “One Tree Hill.” (People)

• Joe Manganiello (Owen, One Tree Hill) did press for the new season of “Deal or No Deal Island.”

  • “Joe Manganiello talks ‘Deal or No Deal Island’ S2 and dog Bubbles” (Today)

  • “Joe Manganiello’s Dog Is Recognized More Than Him; Talks Deal or No Deal Island” (The Tonight Show)

    • There is an additional clip.

  • “Joe Manganiello: ‘That’s How I Knew There Was Going to Be a Second Date’ — Extended Interview” (The Jennifer Hudson Show)

  • “Joe Manganiello Teased Who the New Banker Is on Deal or No Deal Island” (NBC)

  • “How Joe Manganiello turned being a ‘compulsive math nerd’ into Deal or No Deal Island job” (Entertainment Weekly)

  • “Joe Manganiello reacts to ‘the worst game of Deal or No Deal Island ever played’” (Entertainment Weekly)

  • “Joe Manganiello Is Still Processing How ‘Deal or No Deal Island’ Will End: ‘What Happened Is Impossible’” (The Hollywood Reporter)

  • “Joe Manganiello Teases ‘Most Important’ Season of ‘Deal or No Deal Island’” (E! Online)

  • …and more.

• Friends With Benefit’s TRIC venue was nominated for multiple 2025 “Best of Wilmington” awards. (Facebook)

  • Related: The Teen Drama Music Venues (TDW)

  • Related: Living in Capeside and Tree Hill (TDW)

• Watch Meester in the trailer for The CW’s “Good Cop/Bad Cop.” (YouTube)

  • Watch carefully for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance from Brody.

• Bell was part of a clue on last night’s “Jeopardy.” (J! Archive)

• The aforementioned Stan was on “Late Night.” (YouTube)

  • There’s an additional clip.

• Armie Hammer (Gabriel, Gossip Girl) will star in a film called The Dark Knight. (Variety)

• Adam Chanler-Berat (Jordan, Gossip Girl spinoff) will star in the Off-Broadway premiere production of The Jonathan Larson Project. (Deadline)

• Lori Loughlin (Debbie, 90210) did more interviews for “On Call.”

  • “Lori Loughlin Talks Smoking Cigs, Dropping F-Bombs and Defying Expectations in Dick Wolf’s On Call” (TVLine)

  • “‘On Call’ Star Lori Loughlin Didn’t Even Recognize Herself in Gritty Cop Drama” (The Wrap)

  • “On Call’s Lori Loughlin & Eriq La Salle Tease Their Characters’ Career-Altering ‘One Call’” (Screen Rant)

  • “Lori Loughlin Performs As We’ve Never Seen Her Before in ‘On Call’” (Parade)

  • “Lori Loughlin will ‘shock’ in ‘On Call’” (Associated Press)

  • “Hauppauge’s Lori Loughlin plays against type in new police drama ‘On Call’” (Newsday)