People are always saying that Hollywood messes up kids. I'm like, 'No, families mess up kids!' I grew up in Hollywood, and I'm perfectly fine. If my children want to go into the entertainment business, I won't stop them, as long as they're passionate about it.

Spelling told People: "I love sharing my stories and experiences with people and connecting to them on both a humorous and emotional level. Her second book titled Mommywood was released on April 14 2009. Spelling also rose to prominence through independent films such as The House of Yes (1997) and Trick (1999).

Her autobiography sTORI Telling debuted on top of the New York Times Best Seller list and was named the best celebrity autobiography of 2009. Spelling also rose to prominence through independent films such as The House of Yes (1997) and Trick (1999). Divorced from playwright Charlie Shanian Spelling is married to Dean McDermott and they have four children.