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Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli talk family

Tags: Babies , Dads , Kids , News

Jenniepeter3_cbb_2 Actors Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli are featured in the latest issue of People magazine with their daughters Luca Bella, 10, Lola Ray, 4 ½, and Fiona Eve, 1 on Sept. 30. The two discuss their happy family life, house traditions, what's it like for Peter to be the only guy in the house and how the girls are psyching Jennie up for her stint on Dancing with the Stars.

Click below for the photo and interview highlights.


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Inspired by Beverly Hills 90210 co-star and DwtS alum Ian Ziering, the 35-year-old will hit the dance floor starting Monday and her daughters are already giving her plenty of support.

The kids are beside themselves. They're like, 'Don't cry, Mom! Never storm out of the rehearsal room!'

The three plan on attending all of Jennie's rehearsals and staying up to watch her compete on Monday nights. That new tradition joins a few others the Facinelli Five -- the couple's nickname for their clan -- already have. They include a special blue dinner plate that is only used when someone achieves something great, such as Luca scoring a soccer goal and Peter landing a role on Damages (Jennie broke the plate, but it has since been replaced!), weekend RV camping trips and breakfast in bed for dad on his birthday.

They love to bring me breakfast in bed on my birthday. I'm spoiled. My girls are simply fantastic.

Peter, 33, who says Lola thinks he's "a police officer and a mountain climber," because of his past roles, doesn't mind being surrounded by girls, but Jennie believes he feels it sometimes.

I'm sure there are times Peter feels he's going to lose his mind being the only male in the family. That's when he takes a drive around the block on his motorcycle.

All three of their kids were surprise pregnancies and the two, who've been together for nearly 12 years and married for six, don't rule out adding more to the brood because "having kids is the greatest thing in the world," Peter says. Plus, they're already outnumbered.

Having three can get crazy! Sometimes we just look at each other and laugh. We're determined to make it, and we can't wait to grow old together.

Adds Jennie,

Having kids brings you closer and unites you on a higher level. We're a unit now, not just a couple.

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Source: People, October 1 issue, pg 104-108


Your Comments

I absolutely ADORE this family! I've been a fan of both Jennie and Peter's since before they were a couple and I just adore them. Their children are so beautiful (especially Fiona! I love the chubby baby rolls!) and I think Luca looks just like Jennie.

Good luck on DWTS, Jennie!

Posted by: Cait at Sep 22, 2007 1:11:25 AM

Beautiful family!

Posted by: Heather at Sep 22, 2007 1:12:38 AM

Fiona is adorable, and Lola looks just like jennie. Luca looks like peter IMO. Can't believe kelly from 90210, has 3 girls already lol.

Posted by: gianna at Sep 22, 2007 1:25:08 AM

Well isn't that just about the sweetest thing ever...I love this interview and I think along with the Garner/Afflecks, this family might be near the top of my list...they just seem so real and down to earth--like any family you might meet on the street...I always love hearing dad's talk about their girls...it just touches something inside you...and you can tell Peter is just in love with all his girls!

This family just rocks and those girls are GORGEOUS--they are the perfect combination of Jennie and Peter...BEAUTIFUL...THIS is the way to raise a family in "hollywood" I can't wait to see Jennie on DWTS--I will be rooting for her!

Posted by: Megan at Sep 22, 2007 1:30:21 AM

i've never followed dancing w/ the stars...but i'm watching this until jennie is eliminated! fingers crossed she wont lol

Posted by: r9lee at Sep 22, 2007 1:37:08 AM

i remember when luca was born-reading jennie's interview and the pics in a magazine. all i remember thinking was "that is the most beautiful baby i have EVER seen." (and i never say stuff like that). looks like all 3 kids r growing up well & i love the blue plate thing. i hope to have those sorts of quirky traditions with my own family one day. good luck to jen on dwts & i am STILL waiting for that playdate with tori, liam, jason & ava! mini-90210ers. so cute.

Posted by: ang at Sep 22, 2007 5:27:00 AM

All 3 of her girls are gorgeous, and the little one is so adorable.

Posted by: Julia A at Sep 22, 2007 12:23:47 PM

That is one HOT HOT couple! And those girls!!

Posted by: Campbell at Sep 22, 2007 12:37:12 PM

Man, do I feel old! I still remember Jennie announcing her pregnancy with Luca, I can't believe that was ten years ago. Although, I thought Peter and Jennie got married while Luca was still a baby, maybe toddler. Did they maybe announce their engagement around then?

Posted by: Roise at Sep 22, 2007 1:10:47 PM

I love Jennie Garth and her family. I'm always curious to see a new picture of the fabulous 5. lol. I'm excited to see how she's gonna do on Dancing with the Stars! She'll do great!

Posted by: Andrea at Sep 22, 2007 1:37:46 PM

Ang, are you thinking of the InStyle issue, Mother's Day 1998, which featured Jennie with Luca Bella? I was trying to get pregnant at the time and that adorable pic burned itself on my brain! I love this family and I wish them the best.

Posted by: daphneesmith at Sep 22, 2007 1:55:18 PM

awww! what a beautiful family..the girls are gorgeous. I love that Jennie and her husband are down to earth, out of the spotlight people. It's rare to find that in Hollywood nowadays.

Posted by: Samia at Sep 22, 2007 2:28:30 PM

This family is so good looking!I think Luca and Fiona look just like dad, and Lola looks more like mom.

I love the girls'names too. Their unique, without being over the top. I'm rooting for her!!

Posted by: Alex at Sep 22, 2007 3:38:29 PM

That little one is so adorable! The way she looks up at her parents dancing - what a doll!

Posted by: Maya at Sep 22, 2007 4:14:20 PM

What a CUTE family shot!! I love how the baby is looking at her...love them :)

Posted by: amanda at Sep 22, 2007 6:07:51 PM

daphnesmith! goodness was that 10 yrs ago?! i still remember saving that picture because it was soo sweet! i usually only saved the receipes from the back of the mag haha

Posted by: r9lee at Sep 22, 2007 6:12:47 PM

What a beautiful family. I'm also watching DWTS this season for Jennie and Tori, also. I'm totally rooting for them! I can't believe Fiona is almost one! Sheesh. The time just flies.

Posted by: Stephany at Sep 22, 2007 10:07:40 PM

Awww this family is so cute, they're really adorable!!
The pics are so sweet...

Posted by: Incripacu at Sep 23, 2007 10:37:30 AM

I've always liked Jennie Garth - from 90210 to What I Like About You and now to DWTS - but I feel a special connection as my daughter and her youngest were both born on the same day, Sept. 30/06. Happy Birthday to my McKenna & her Fiona!

Posted by: Coeur at Sep 24, 2007 1:03:03 AM

lol daph im in Australia so no, it wasn't Instyle-maybe aussie woman's day? i can't remember.

Posted by: ang at Sep 27, 2007 7:43:24 AM

These pics are so beautiful.
I adore this family. Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli are so beautiful together. It's just a wonderful couple and family.
It's my prefer family. The three girl are so cute. Luca and Fiona looks like her dad and Lola looks like her mom.
Just wonderful and refreshing!!

Posted by: Emeline at Sep 27, 2007 11:16:13 AM

The greatest think a father can do for his children is to love their mother. Great article and great pics.

Posted by: Dee at Oct 2, 2007 2:29:31 AM

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