“Theyʼre very similar in the grieving process, actually,” 40-year-old Garth — who will star in the new CMT reality series A Little Bit Country, premiering this Friday — told Celebuzz, in an exclusive interview.

The former 90210 star signed up to film A Little Bit Country, about her decision to move her three daughters — Luca, 14, Lola, 9, and Fiona, 5 — from Los Angeles to a farm in California, last year. At the time, little did she know the show would also feature the unravelling of her longtime marriage.

“I was filming then and yeah my personal life began to unravel. It wasnʼt very good timing,” Garth told Celebuzz, ruefully.

Jennie Garth Spotted in LA Without Wedding Ring

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Still, she insists the show isn’t always so somber.

“Itʼs a fun show,” she said. “It sort of showcases the shift in my personal life, the things that Iʼm looking for in my life, things that are important to me right now as a mom raising my girls — though, ultimately, we have moments where we touch on my marriage.

“I didnʼt want the show to be about that, but there are a couple of times when it goes back to what Iʼm dealing with because it does affect me on every level.”

Doing the show at such a difficult time was also cathartic for Garth, who admitted there were days when she didn’t get out of bed, except to take her daughters to school. As it turned out, filming turned out to be a welcomed distraction.

“I got to talk about things on and off camera, so, ultimately, I think it was good for me,” she said.

“Divorce is really hard, but thatʼs the reality of the situation. Women have to allow themselves to go through that [hard] part.”

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The former couple, who met on the set of the TV movie An Unfinished Affair, had been together for 17 years before their split — a relationship Garth felt would last forever.

“We grew up together,” she told Celebuzz.

“I thought it would be forever, for sure. But if you want to look at it from the other side, we did beautiful things together, created beautiful memories and have beautiful children. I guess thatʼs what life is about.”

Even though Facinelli filed for divorce a mere three months after they separated — not to mention six days before Garth turned 40 — the pair is committed to their brood. Indeed, the whole family just spent the Easter vacation together.

“Peter and I are doing everything we can to keep the girls in a well rounded environment,” Garth said. “We put our own personal needs and feelings aside.”

As for dating, Garth seemed a little surprised when we asked about the prospect.

“Itʼs too early,” she said.

A Little Bit Country premieres April 20 at 9PM on CMT.

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Peter, who officially filed for divorce last week, had only nice things to say about his soon-to-be-ex-wife, telling host Kelly Ripa, “Jen and I are doing really well. She’ll always be in my life.”

Still, the Nurse Jackie actor admitted the divorce has been “painful” for him due in great part to the attention it’s getting in the media; however, Peter said that he and Jennie are determined to get through, if only for the sake of their three children.

“We’re very dedicated to being great parents,” he said.

Peter, 38, and Jennie, 40, have three daughters together: Luca, 14, Lola, 9, and Fiona, 5. Jennie is currently gearing up for her new CMT reality series, Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country, which premieres later this month.

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]]> http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-04-04/peter-facinelli-talks-divorce-jennie-garth-will-always-be-in-my-life/feed/ 2 http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-03-28/peter-facinelli-files-for-divorce-from-jenny-garth/ http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-03-28/peter-facinelli-files-for-divorce-from-jenny-garth/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:19:49 +0000 Taryn Ryder http://www.celebuzz.com/?p=10230432
Peter Facinelli filed for divorce Wednesday from Jennie Garth. After 11 years of marriage, the Twilight actor cited “irreconcilable differences” and is seeking joint custody of their three daughters. The couple announced earlier this month that they were separating, but they were adamant to shoot down infidelity claims. In a joint statement they said: There are...Read more»

]]> Peter Facinelli filed for divorce Wednesday from Jennie Garth. After 11 years of marriage, the Twilight actor cited “irreconcilable differences” and is seeking joint custody of their three daughters.

The couple announced earlier this month that they were separating, but they were adamant to shoot down infidelity claims. In a joint statement they said:

There are rumors out there which are completely untrue and hurtful to our family. We just want to make it very clear – there are no third parties involved.

While promoting her new reality show, Jennie Garth told Celebuzz she was ready to start a “brand new adventure in life.”

Jen stepped out in Hollywood on Monday afternoon in an Elena striped sweater from the Jia Collection, and wasn’t hiding the fact that she wasn’t wearing her wedding ring. These photos hit amid infidelity rumors that both Peter and Jennie have squashed.

In an exclusive statement to People, the couple (who were married for over 11 years) said:

“There are rumors out there which are completely untrue and hurtful to our family. We just want to make it very clear – there are no third parties involved.”

Together, they have three daughters, Luca, 14, Lola, 9, and Fiona, 5.

Earlier in the week, Twilight actor Peter Facinelli and 90210 star Jennie Garth announced that they have split after 11 years of marriage. The couple confirmed their divorce to US Weekly and said, “While we have decided to end our marriage, we both share the same deep love and devotion to our children. We remain dedicated to raising our beautiful daughters together. We ask for privacy and respect during this time.”

So, what other celebs have called it quits this year?

In January, Heidi Klum and Seal, who wed in 2005, shocked the world when they announced their separation. Although the supermodel mom kept mum about the split for quite some time, her former husband Seal went on multiple talk shows to talk about the divorce. 

He told Ellen DeGeneres on her show:

“You go into these things with the greatest intentions when you say ‘I do’ and you say ’till death do us part’ — those vows hold value. … They are not just words. These things happen.”

Which couple were you sad to see split in 2012? Flip through the gallery to see more break-ups then sound off in the comment below!

“There are rumors out there which are completely untrue and hurtful to our family. We just want to make it very clear – there are no third parties involved.”

On Tuesday, the couple confirmed the split news to US Weekly and said, “While we have decided to end our marriage, we both share the same deep love and devotion to our children. We remain dedicated to raising our beautiful daughters together. We ask for privacy and respect during this time.”

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Together, they have three daughters, Luca, 14, Lola, 9, and Fiona, 5.

Sadly, Twilight star Peter Facinelli and 90210‘s Jennie Garth have announced that they are indeed divorcing after 11 years of marriage. The couple confirmed the news to US Weekly and said, “While we have decided to end our marriage, we both share the same deep love and devotion to our children. We remain dedicated to raising our beautiful daughters together. We ask for privacy and respect during this time.”

Together, they have three daughters, Luca, 14, Lola, 9, and Fiona, 5.

On Monday night, Peter attended the premiere of Hunger Games with his daughter Luca and tweeted:

At the Hunger Games with my daughter @lucafacinelli. Gonna get some popcorn. Im Hunger-y instagr.am/p/IGCCpKn7EJ/

— Peter Facinelli (@peterfacinelli) March 13, 2012

We’re definitely sad to see these two split, what about you?

Starting at 2pm EST, we’ll be with Peter hosting the live discussion that you can see on Fantapper.com. We’ll be fielding your questions on everything from his movie Loosies, which premieres tonight in New York City, to his upcoming projects, and yes, we’re sure he’ll answer a question or two about Twilight. The live chat will go on for 30 minutes, so be sure to head over to Fantapper by clicking here between 2pm EST and 2:30pm EST to get your chance to talk it up with Peter!

What’s your favorite Peter Facinelli role? Are you a Twilight die-hard who prefers Carlisle Cullen, or do you like his more independent/quirky work like Loosies or Nurse Jackie? Let us know in the comments below, and head on over to Fantapper!

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Celebuzz and Fantapper are excited to host an exclusive live chat with Loosies star Peter Facinelli on January 10, 2012 at 2 p.m EST. Peter will be talking about his new film, and Celebuzz is giving you the chance to ask Peter — or, as many of you know him, Carlisle Cullen from Twilight —...Read more»

]]> Celebuzz and Fantapper are excited to host an exclusive live chat with Loosies star Peter Facinelli on January 10, 2012 at 2 p.m EST.

Peter will be talking about his new film, and Celebuzz is giving you the chance to ask Peter — or, as many of you know him, Carlisle Cullen from Twilight — questions live online in our chat hosted by Fantapper. Loosies, which Peter stars in (he also wrote it — guy’s got skills) is out in limited release January 11 and is Peter’s first film in between the massive The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn movies.

The New York City premiere is taking place at at the Tribeca Grande Hotel at 7:30 p.m, but you can talk to Peter before he hits the red carpet! Check out our exclusive Loosies clip and then be sure to like us on Facebook today and visit us at celebuzz.com on Tuesday Jan. 10 at 2 p.m EST to get in on the action. Or, if you want, leave your questions in the comments below or email them at peter@fantapper.com and we’ll ask Peter for you!

The familiar faces gathered as HPR and InStyle celebrated ‘A Night of Firsts’ and The New Miss Golden Globe 2012. In case you’re curious, the new Miss Golden Globe is Andie MacDowell’s daughter Rainey Qualley.

Also at the event was Twilight star Peter Facinelli, My Best Friend’s Wedding actor Dermot Mulroney and lady in red Olivia Munn. Who do you think was the best dressed celeb at the HPR event? Click through the pics and play fashion critic in the comments! 

The hunky actor, who turns 38 today, has appeared in all four of the Twilight movies, including Breaking Dawn – Part 1, in theaters now. But that’s just a small piece of his impressive resume, which spans both the big and small screen. Other memorable gigs include Six Feet Under, Damages and Showtime’s Emmy-winning dramedy Nurse Jackie. Oh, and did we mention he’s married to 90210 beauty Jennie Garth? Yeah, we’re jealous, too.

In honor of Peter’s 38th birthday, we’re taking a look back at his career in photos. Check it out in our gallery now, then be sure to wish Peter a very happy birthday in the comments!

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]]> http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-11-26/happy-38th-birthday-peter-facinelli-photos/feed/ 1 http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-11-18/exclusive-peter-facinelli-finds-out-hes-going-to-be-a-father-in-loosies-video/ http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-11-18/exclusive-peter-facinelli-finds-out-hes-going-to-be-a-father-in-loosies-video/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:30:52 +0000 Amber James http://www.celebuzz.com/?p=9298242 Although Edward and Bella’s baby has been the talk of the town, another Breaking Dawn star is in for his own on-screen parental antics. In the new crime comedy Loosies, Peter Facinelli stars as a carefree pickpocket who finds himself in quite a predicament when he is confronted by a woman, whom he had a...Read more»]]> Although Edward and Bella’s baby has been the talk of the town, another Breaking Dawn star is in for his own on-screen parental antics.

In the new crime comedy Loosies, Peter Facinelli stars as a carefree pickpocket who finds himself in quite a predicament when he is confronted by a woman, whom he had a fling. Yep, there’s a baby on board — and Celebuzz has an exclusive clip from the film, where we get to see the confrontation and baby news go down!

Watch and let us know what you think.

The film is now available on SundanceNow.com and cable VOD before it hits theaters on January 4th. Watch the full trailer below and be sure to check out our exclusive interview with Peter. 

We caught up with Peter at the New York premiere of Breaking Dawn – Part I to discuss the wedding, the birth scene and the many projects Peter’s juggling with his new production company, Facinelli Films.

He also just tweeted out some exciting news as to why audiences should stay past the credits (there’s an extra scene)!

As the patriarch of your own family — and being a parent to Edward and Bella onscreen — did you feel emotional when the wedding scene took place? Did you get a glimpse of you future with your daughter?

I think it’s different because in the movie I’m giving away my son. I think Billy Burke really captured what it’s like to give your daughter away; you’re sad, you’re anxious, you’re hopeful that the man that they’re with is going to take care of them the way you took care of them. When you’re giving away your son, it’s more like he’s stepping into manhood and it’s more of a sense of being proud. I felt that; I mean as you play your character you get into that role.

You play a pivotal role in making the decision whether or not to keep the baby, and the dangers involved culminates in this very intense birth scene. How realistic as a father is that moment?

Birth scenes are intense no matter which way you do it. Vampire birth scenes are like that to the tenth degree. It’s almost like a scene out of Poltergeist where the bodies are breaking and this thing is wanting to come out — and the doctor is not there. My character is out getting blood, and I always joke that most doctors say they’re going to be there for the birth and when the it comes they are out playing golf and somebody else has to sub; so Edward kind of subs for me.

What advice would you have for the Hunger Games cast now that they’re likely the next big franchise?

I don’t know if there’s any specific advice to give anyone. Everyone sort of deals with it in their own way. I don’t think there’s a specific way to say “Hey, if you do it like this you’ll be okay.” Rob and Kristen and Taylor had to deal with it a certain way. I went to NYU and studied theater and there’s no course with how to deal with having your life under a microscope. You learn as you go I guess. Staying grounded is definitely important. None of that really matters. As actors, our job is to create these characters. If the audience latches on, all of a sudden there is stardom and fame there. It’s not really an end result. Never is the goal, really, “I’ll be rich and famous.” There’s quicker and easier ways to be rich and famous. You put the work in, and hopefully people like it. My happiness comes from doing the role. Anything else after that is not under my control. You have control of your performance, but you’re a cog in the wheel of the movie. You sign on to a project hoping it does well, but if it doesn’t, it’s not the actor’s medium, it’s more the director’s medium.

Speaking of which, I understand you have another film out, Loosies, which you wrote, starred in and produced.

Well, that’s one of the reasons why I wanted to get into writing and producing. There’s more control on my hands. I’ve done more than 40 movies and I’ve never gone to work feeling like I wasn’t passionate about the day ahead. People always ask what my favorite role is, and I say all of them because I wouldn’t have taken on the role if I didn’t have the passion to play that role. Take a movie like Loosies: I had an idea and put it on paper and all of a sudden somebody said, “Yeah I want to make this,” and they put money up for it. It’s very rewarding, but it’s a long process. You’re involved with the casting, then you’re picking the director, and then you’re involved in the day-to-day shoot and post-production and the music. Every decision you’re a part of. It’s more work, but definitely more rewarding. Whether or not it’s good or not, it will be my fault if it fails.

Where can fans see it?

IFC actually picked it up, so it’s going to get a limited release in January. In the meantime they are doing a pre-theatrical release, which is nice because it’ll reach a wider audience. You can also get it on Time Warner cable video on demand, and it’s available for rent on iTunes. Its on the Sundance Channel website and you can rent it and watch it on there too.

Do you miss New York?

I get to come back for Nurse Jackie and I come back a couple times a year, so it’s always nice. I was excited to be able to shoot in New York. I’ve had this movie Loosies in my head for so long — every time I got on the subway, or every time I’d walk down a street corner I’d be like, “Oh man this would be a cool location.” I remember the director, Michael Corrente, because I grew up in New York he’d be like, “Where would you want to shoot some of these locations?” I’d say “Let me think about it,” and at the end of the night, I’d get in a cab and go location scheming and go find cool places and remembering cool places I saw. It was fun to have that collaboration with him.

Jaimie [Alexander, co-star of Loosies] said something that people wouldn’t necessarily know about you is how talented you were as a screenwriter.

I’ve written a couple of screenplays and we’ve gotten two of them made so far. I’ve got four movies in development, and a company I’ve started called Facinelli Films. My career is very versatile; I’ve done comedy, I’ve done drama, and the company is very versatile. We optioned a book on Whitey Bulger called Street Soldier. We have the movie that I got the rights to called The Last Word – a documentary about this guy that was wrongfully accused of committing murder and sentenced to death. Then they found out later who actually did it. The interesting thing that made it a cool movie is on his death bed, he put a curse in letter form on everyone that was involved in the case and 17 people that were involved in the case actually died of inexplicable causes. If you try to pitch that in Hollywood, they would be like “that’s too far-fetched,” but this is actually a true story. Then we have a psychological thriller we’re doing and I wrote the script for that. We’re in talks with a director for that. It’s like Misery in an RV park. I haven’t done the horror genre yet, so I don’t know if I can act in those. They can get cheesy. I was more interested in doing something like The Shining.

You have 3 young daughters. Any budding actresses in the family, and would you encourage that?

I encourage whatever makes them happy. My parents weren’t necessarily like, “Hey we’re in your corner as an actor you can go and do anything.” My father wanted me to be able to make a living and was scared that I wouldn’t be able to. They’re both from Italy, so telling them I wanted to be an actor was like telling them I wanted to go to Mars. For me, I want to be able to support my kids and say you can do whatever you want to do as long as you put the time and work in. I wouldn’t steer them in any direction. When they find their path in life my hope is that they find something they are blessed to do and love. My oldest one plays the guitar and is a songwriter … I’m encouraging her to be the best and I’ll pay for her singing lessons and guitar lessons.

Do they know that you are famous?

I think it’s weirder to them when we are going to events and people are making big deals. In our community nobody cares, you know? I’m the soccer coach, and nobody on the team is like in awe of me. I’m Coach Pete. I don’t know what that’s like for them. I always wonder. I know she thinks it’s cool when she gets to go to the Twilight premiere and bring her friends, but when we’re home, she’d be like, “Drop me off around the corner from the school.”

Lastly, you’ve got a birthday coming up. Any party plans?

From this point on, I’m just going backwards. I think you’re as old as you feel and I hate to put a number on it. I forget sometimes how old I am. You live day to day because that’s what you’re given and you try to make the best of that day.

Facinelli is currently promoting The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1, which will arrive in theaters Nov. 18. While on the show, Peter revealed that he’s excited for fans to finally see Edward and Bella’s wedding, revealing:

“We have the wedding that we’ve all been waiting for. The movie opens up with this beautiful wedding, and you get to go on the honeymoon with them… The shoe drops, and it causes havoc.”

Peter continued, adding that the conclusion of the Twilight saga will live up to fans’ expectations, saying, “It’s very emotionally charged. I love this movie.”

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]]> http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-11-08/peter-facinelli-mobbed-by-twilight-fans-at-regis-kelly-photos/feed/ 2 http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-10-27/peter-facinelli-reveals-what-hell-miss-about-twilight-series-video/ http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-10-27/peter-facinelli-reveals-what-hell-miss-about-twilight-series-video/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:38:24 +0000 Jackie Willis http://www.celebuzz.com/?p=9115271 Though we’re mere weeks away from the Nov. 18 release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1, the cast and crew wrapped up filming months ago. Peter Facinelli, who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen admitted that he’s going to miss the film franchise, telling Us Weekly:  “What I’ll miss most about working on the Breaking...Read more»]]> Though we’re mere weeks away from the Nov. 18 release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1, the cast and crew wrapped up filming months ago. Peter Facinelli, who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen admitted that he’s going to miss the film franchise, telling Us Weekly: 

“What I’ll miss most about working on the Breaking Dawn movies is just working with the other actors. There was something kind of magical about all of us being there together in these scenes.”

Breaking Dawn Pt. 1 shows the highly anticipated wedding of Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), and all of the cast were at the ceremony. “It’s sad when I look back to think I might work with those actors in other movies cause it’s a small world, … but I won’t work with that ensemble again and we won’t be dressed as those characters. We won’t be playing those roles. That’s kind of sad to think about.” He adds: 

“We you get us together, it’s always kind of a little party.”

What will you miss most about the Twilight movie series? Sound off in the comments!

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Us Weekly was with Peter at his home that had been Willy Wonkafied. “Halloween’s one of my favorite holidays,” the 37-year-old family man. “Now the kids get to dress up as characters.”

“We had to keep telling ourselves it was fake. … She just walked out, everybody was quiet. Your heart would skip a beat, you get kind of teary-eyed.”

So it got us thinking…what else has the cast said about one of Twilight‘s most anticipated scenes? Click the pics to find out!

You can tell Kristen is definitely the most passionate about her Twilight wedding day, and her jokester of a boyfriend Rob sort of gives her a hard time for being an emotional wreck (don’t ya just love their banter?).

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As for the other cast quotes, the common themes are that it was beautiful and cold. Again, click through our gallery and see what the stars are saying about Bella’s big day!

Breaking Dawn Pt. 1 hits theaters November 18.

As Peter explained to Celebuzz, the sketch has comic book characters auditioning to be the next big thing on the big screen, though these “heroes” may not be blockbuster material. From Mimi Rogers as the Bionic Woman to Chris Masterson as the Whizzer to Brittany Snow as a Powerpuff girl, the sketch boasts a slew of Peter’s famous friends playing comic book characters in full costume. 

But it’s Peter and his Twilight costar Nikki Reed‘s roles in the spoof that will have Twi-hards talking!

Dressed in head-to-toe spandex, the costars step out as the Wonder Twins Zan and Jayna! Peter joked with Celebuzz that he and Nikki thought their spandex suits may “end our careers” once the public got a glimpse. If you find this spoof as hilarious as we do, there’s sure to be more where that came from! Peter reveals that he had a “blast” directing and plans to be “dipping my toes in the director realm” more often!

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Be sure to follow Celebuzz on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr for more spoofs and Twilight news!

The couple has three daughters- Luca, 13, Lola,9, and Fiona, 5- and the happy couple broke down some must have items for their daughters.

A few items?

A BMX bike, Lunchbots, Converse, and Hello Kitty – pretty much anything fashionable and kid-friendly, colorful and fun sums up their list. Check it out!

Reports surfaced on Tuesday that Peter Facinelli and his wife Jennie Garth were headed for a break-up since they’ve (supposedly) been living in separate locations (Peter in Santa Ynez, Jennie in Toluca Lake), but a source revealed to Celebuzz that this simply is not the case.

So, what’s the deal?

According to our sources, Peter and Jennie have been renting out their Toluca Lake home to a third party, and the whole family has been living in the Santa Ynez home, in between their summer travels.

In fact, Peter is heading to the east coast in a matter of days, followed up by a big family vacay in Dubai and the Maldives.

We’re glad to see things are just fine between these two! Be sure to follow Celebuzz on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr for rumor squashing!!

“Jennie is living in the family home in Toluca Lake and Peter has been renting a home in Santa Ynez,” according to Perez’s source. “It’s not looking good!”

However, Celebuzz is hearing a different story.

Celebuzz hears from sources close to the couple that nothing is out of the ordinary in Peter and Jennie’s relationship, and they don’t see how anything could be going wrong.

“They were just on a family vacation together in Europe and had a great time. They leave at the end of the week to continue traveling.”

Apparently they are going somewhere tropical — how romantic!

Peter tweeted Sunday: “Back in California today. Sad #EuroCruise is over. Hope u guys enjoyed the pics. #Jetlagged”

What do you guys think about the split rumors? Sound off in the comments!