Tori Spelling and her mother Candy Spelling.Photo:Patrick McMullan/PMC via Getty; Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyTori Spellingis proud to callCandy Spellingher mother.TheBeverly Hills, 90210alum, 50, paid tribute to the Spelling family matriarch’s 78th birthday in a heartfeltInstagram poston Wednesday.“Happy Birthday Mommy aka@candyspelling. I love you. Grateful to be your daughter,” the actress wrote alongside several sweet photos of the pair throughout the years.“Some of my happiest memories involve laughing so hard with you that we were happy crying uncontrollably and you doing your LOL wheeze… 😂.@randyspellingyou know the one!” she recalled, calling out her brotherRandy Spelling.Tori continued, “I never take for granted the beautiful life you raised Rand and I in with Dad. And, I am such a resilient and strong human and I owe so much of that to you. Strong 💪 women run in our family. I’m passing it on.”She concluded her message with a nod to their favorite shared pastime. “Loved and still love watching horror films in bed with you. Always. Xo," she wrote.Although the mother-daughter duowere formerly estranged, a source recently told PEOPLE in July that their “relationship is the best it has ever been.”“The only regret Tori has is that she held on to her resentment for so long and they lost a lot of time, but she hopes to make up for it now,” the insider added.Candy Spelling (left) and Tori Spelling (right) in 2013.Chelsea Lauren/WireImageThe source also shared that Tori has been growing closer to her mother, as she has beeninstrumental in helping her navigate her splitfrom her husbandDean McDermott.“She has given Tori assurances that her and her kids would absolutely be taken care of and there should be no financial insecurity moving forward,” the source said.The insider added that Candy has also stepped in as a source of comfort to her daughter’sfive children. “The children love their grandma because she spoils them and gives them the best treats! The children are Candy’s whole world, and she loves spending as much time with them as possible,” the source said.Candy Spelling (left) and Tori Spelling (right) in 2001.Arnaldo Magnani/LiaisonNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Candy is helping with her divorce and referring attorneys. Candy wants to make sure the kids will be OK,” a second source told PEOPLE in July.McDermott, 56,announced his split from Toriafter17 years of marriagein mid-June in a since-deleted Instagram post.Spelling and McDermotttied the knotin 2006 and share childrenLiam Aaron, 16,Stella Doreen, 15,Hattie Margaret, 11,Finn Davey, 11, andBeau Dean, 6.
Tori Spelling and her mother Candy Spelling.Photo:Patrick McMullan/PMC via Getty; Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Patrick McMullan/PMC via Getty; Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Tori Spellingis proud to callCandy Spellingher mother.TheBeverly Hills, 90210alum, 50, paid tribute to the Spelling family matriarch’s 78th birthday in a heartfeltInstagram poston Wednesday.“Happy Birthday Mommy aka@candyspelling. I love you. Grateful to be your daughter,” the actress wrote alongside several sweet photos of the pair throughout the years.“Some of my happiest memories involve laughing so hard with you that we were happy crying uncontrollably and you doing your LOL wheeze… 😂.@randyspellingyou know the one!” she recalled, calling out her brotherRandy Spelling.Tori continued, “I never take for granted the beautiful life you raised Rand and I in with Dad. And, I am such a resilient and strong human and I owe so much of that to you. Strong 💪 women run in our family. I’m passing it on.”She concluded her message with a nod to their favorite shared pastime. “Loved and still love watching horror films in bed with you. Always. Xo," she wrote.Although the mother-daughter duowere formerly estranged, a source recently told PEOPLE in July that their “relationship is the best it has ever been.”“The only regret Tori has is that she held on to her resentment for so long and they lost a lot of time, but she hopes to make up for it now,” the insider added.Candy Spelling (left) and Tori Spelling (right) in 2013.Chelsea Lauren/WireImageThe source also shared that Tori has been growing closer to her mother, as she has beeninstrumental in helping her navigate her splitfrom her husbandDean McDermott.“She has given Tori assurances that her and her kids would absolutely be taken care of and there should be no financial insecurity moving forward,” the source said.The insider added that Candy has also stepped in as a source of comfort to her daughter’sfive children. “The children love their grandma because she spoils them and gives them the best treats! The children are Candy’s whole world, and she loves spending as much time with them as possible,” the source said.Candy Spelling (left) and Tori Spelling (right) in 2001.Arnaldo Magnani/LiaisonNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Candy is helping with her divorce and referring attorneys. Candy wants to make sure the kids will be OK,” a second source told PEOPLE in July.McDermott, 56,announced his split from Toriafter17 years of marriagein mid-June in a since-deleted Instagram post.Spelling and McDermotttied the knotin 2006 and share childrenLiam Aaron, 16,Stella Doreen, 15,Hattie Margaret, 11,Finn Davey, 11, andBeau Dean, 6.
Tori Spellingis proud to callCandy Spellingher mother.
TheBeverly Hills, 90210alum, 50, paid tribute to the Spelling family matriarch’s 78th birthday in a heartfeltInstagram poston Wednesday.
“Happy Birthday Mommy aka@candyspelling. I love you. Grateful to be your daughter,” the actress wrote alongside several sweet photos of the pair throughout the years.
“Some of my happiest memories involve laughing so hard with you that we were happy crying uncontrollably and you doing your LOL wheeze… 😂.@randyspellingyou know the one!” she recalled, calling out her brotherRandy Spelling.
Tori continued, “I never take for granted the beautiful life you raised Rand and I in with Dad. And, I am such a resilient and strong human and I owe so much of that to you. Strong 💪 women run in our family. I’m passing it on.”
She concluded her message with a nod to their favorite shared pastime. “Loved and still love watching horror films in bed with you. Always. Xo," she wrote.
Although the mother-daughter duowere formerly estranged, a source recently told PEOPLE in July that their “relationship is the best it has ever been.”
“The only regret Tori has is that she held on to her resentment for so long and they lost a lot of time, but she hopes to make up for it now,” the insider added.
Candy Spelling (left) and Tori Spelling (right) in 2013.Chelsea Lauren/WireImage
Chelsea Lauren/WireImage
The source also shared that Tori has been growing closer to her mother, as she has beeninstrumental in helping her navigate her splitfrom her husbandDean McDermott.
“She has given Tori assurances that her and her kids would absolutely be taken care of and there should be no financial insecurity moving forward,” the source said.
The insider added that Candy has also stepped in as a source of comfort to her daughter’sfive children. “The children love their grandma because she spoils them and gives them the best treats! The children are Candy’s whole world, and she loves spending as much time with them as possible,” the source said.
Candy Spelling (left) and Tori Spelling (right) in 2001.Arnaldo Magnani/Liaison
Arnaldo Magnani/Liaison
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“Candy is helping with her divorce and referring attorneys. Candy wants to make sure the kids will be OK,” a second source told PEOPLE in July.
McDermott, 56,announced his split from Toriafter17 years of marriagein mid-June in a since-deleted Instagram post.
Spelling and McDermotttied the knotin 2006 and share childrenLiam Aaron, 16,Stella Doreen, 15,Hattie Margaret, 11,Finn Davey, 11, andBeau Dean, 6.
source: people.com
