Tori Spelling Says She and Estranged Husband Dean McDermott Are ‘Really Amicable’ Amid Their Divorce

Tori Spelling is sharing insight into her relationship with estranged husband Dean McDermott amid their divorce, revealing that they’re “really amicable.”

“I know in Hollywood, people think divorces have to be ugly, ours are not,” the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, 51, told People at the Gala of the Stars event at the Beverly Hilton on Wednesday, October 9. “We coparent really well, we’re good friends, and he’s one of my biggest supporters.”

Tori and Dean, 57, share five children — Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn and Beau. The Canadian actor is also a father to son Jack, whom he shares with ex-wife Mary Jo Eustace.

The exes proved their friendship amid their divorce with an outing at a Labor Day carnival last month. Tori and Dean reunited at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills, California, on September 2, as seen in photos published by Page Six. The Saved By the Bell alum looked casual in a white cropped T-shirt covered in a graffiti-style design and gray wide leg cargo pants. She completed the ensemble with black Converse-style sneakers and her blonde hair pulled back into a low ponytail.

Meanwhile, the former Chopped Canada host wore a black T-shirt and black framed glasses. Sources told the outlet that Tori and Dean attended the carnival with one of their sons, but it was not clear which child was present.

Tori filed for divorce from her husband of 18 years in March. The actress listed their date of separation as June 17, 2023, and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split, according to court documents viewed by In Touch.

Tori asked for sole physical and joint legal custody of their kids, stating that she was open to letting Dean have visitation rights.

Dean previously confirmed their separation in a since-deleted Instagram post on June 17, 2023.

“It’s with great sadness and a very very heavy heart that after 18 years together and 5 amazing children, that @torispelling and I have decided to go our separate ways and start a new journey of our own,” he wrote. “We will continue to work together as loving parents and guide and love our children through this difficult time. We ask that you all respect our privacy as we take this time to surround our family with love and work our way through this. Thank you all for your support and kindness.”

During an April episode of her “MisSPELLING” podcast, Tori opened up about an explosive argument that led to their split. She claimed that he said something “he knew would really be hurtful to hear.” Though she did not share the exact comment he made, the Stori Telling coauthor admitted that it made her so upset that she “smashed” a loaded baked potato on the floor.

“This guttural scream came out of me,” she said. “It was beast-like. It wasn’t pretty at all.”

Tori said she locked herself in their bedroom and claimed that Dean was “banging on the door.” He was eventually able to get inside via another outdoor entrance and allegedly told her, ”‘I want a divorce. This is over.’ And I said, ‘OK. Great. OK,’” she continued.

She also claimed that Dean had “threatened” to divorce her “one million times” before the fight.

Dean filed his own divorce paperwork in May. He listed their date of separation as July 7, 2023, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, and requested joint legal and physical custody of the kids. Like Tori, Dean requested spousal support and asked that her rights to alimony be terminated.

“Tori isn’t surprised that Dean is asking for money,” an insider exclusively told In Touch on May 30. “She says that it’s typical of him to want to milk whatever financial support he can squeeze out of her. Tori knows that Dean loves them, but going for an obvious payday via the children and child support really upset her. You can bet that it’s going to get ugly in court.”