If you’ve been following the saga of the 90210 star and her Canadian husband, you already know it’s been a rollercoaster. But the ride has officially come to a full stop. After nearly two decades, five kids, multiple reality shows, and enough drama to fill a decade of tabloids, the short answer is no. Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are not still together. In fact, their divorce was finalized in November 2025.
It’s over. Completely.
The split wasn't exactly a shock to anyone who had been paying attention, but the way it finally crumbled was surprisingly quiet compared to the loud, public battles they had in the past. Honestly, it felt like the air just finally ran out of the tires.
Why Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott Finally Called It Quits
The end didn't happen overnight. It was a slow burn that turned into a sudden explosion in June 2023. Dean posted a goodbye message on Instagram, then deleted it, leaving everyone confused for a few months. But by March 2024, Tori made it official by filing the paperwork.
She cited "irreconcilable differences." That’s the standard legal jargon, but on her misSPELLING podcast, she got way more real about it. She admitted that she’d been thinking about filing for almost 15 years. That is a staggering amount of time to stay in a marriage that isn't working.
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She stayed for the kids. She stayed to protect him.
But eventually, the "fairy tale" that started back in 2005 on the set of Mind Over Murder—where they were both married to other people at the time—simply disintegrated. Tori confessed that once they started having children, the romantic part of their relationship basically vanished. She became the "mom" and he became... well, a secondary thought.
The Breaking Point
It wasn't just a lack of romance. Dean struggled with sobriety for years. He’s been very open lately about how he’d drink a fifth of tequila every night while his family was in the other room. That kind of environment is toxic for everyone involved.
There was a specific fight in June 2023 involving a baked potato. It sounds ridiculous, but Tori described it as a moment of total breakdown where she ended up screaming and throwing food. That was the day Dean told her he wanted a divorce. Instead of being devastated, Tori said she felt a massive sense of relief.
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Where Are They Now in 2026?
As we move through 2026, both have moved on. They aren't just separated; they are living entirely different lives with new partners.
- Dean McDermott has been very public with his girlfriend, Lily Calo. They went Instagram official in May 2024. Lily, an executive at a creative agency, has been credited by Dean as a huge support system for his sobriety.
- Tori Spelling has been linked to businessman Ryan Cramer. They made their red carpet debut in early 2025 and, despite some "it’s complicated" vibes, they’ve been seen together frequently throughout the last year.
What’s actually surprising is how well they’re getting along now. After the divorce was settled in late 2025, sources confirmed the two are on "friendly terms." Tori has even been seen hanging out with Dean and Lily at family events. It’s a level of maturity no one expected from a couple whose marriage was once defined by "anger and yelling."
The Settlement Details
The legal stuff wrapped up recently, and it was pretty straightforward since it was uncontested.
- Custody: They share joint legal custody of their five kids (Liam, Stella, Hattie, Finn, and Beau).
- Support: Interestingly, both waived their right to spousal support.
- The Kids: They have a unique arrangement where neither pays traditional child support; they just cover the costs of the kids while they have them.
- Debts: They’re splitting their massive debts, which reportedly includes nearly $1 million in taxes and credit card balances.
The Takeaway on Their New Normal
The story of Tori and Dean is basically a cautionary tale about staying too long in something that’s broken. They made it 18 years, but as Tori said, it probably shouldn't have gone past three.
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If you're looking for lessons here, it's that "staying for the kids" often does more damage than a clean break. Today, they seem happier apart than they ever were together. They’ve moved from a "turbulent marriage" to a "successful co-parenting unit."
If you want to keep up with their current status, the best place is actually Tori's podcast, where she continues to be almost uncomfortably honest about her dating life and her "monogamous situationships."
Next steps for you: If you're following this for the nostalgia, check out Tori’s recent podcast episodes with her 90210 co-stars. She’s been opening up a lot about her "soul connection" with Brian Austin Green, which has fans buzzing about a different kind of reunion.