Candy Spelling biography

Candy Spelling, the noted TV persona,author and producer, recently attended the Clive Davis annual pre-Grammy Party at Beverly Hilton on February 3, 2024. In a byte to Fox News Digital, she informed the media that Tori Spelling, her daughter, was doing well - “You know what, (she’s) as well as can be expected…” However, some netizens did not buy that and she started trending online. After all, it was only last year that Tori’s marital disputes were up in the media. Tori’s ex-husband Dean McDermott even alleged that despite Candy Spelling net worth being $600 million, Tori and her kids were forced to live in a ‘cheap motel’ after separation. 

Philanthropic contributions 

Though many have accused her of being frugal with her money, her charitable contributions tend to speak a different tale. 

She is part of the Board Of Directors of American Humane, an animal welfare organization (2012). In 2015, she was named Vice Chair of the board. 

Spelling is part of the Founding Board members of the Los Angeles Parks Foundation. 

Candy is also part of the board of esteemed organizations like - the Los Angeles World Affairs Council and UCLA Health System Board. 

A significant portion of Candy Spelling net worth has been invested (as per her PR) in the expansion of Centro De Ninos, a downtown daycare center for underprivileged kids in Los Angeles. 

She has also served as a member of the Board of Governors of Los Angeles, a post-school enhancement program by the name of Best. 

For the unversed, she has been honoured with the President’s Council of Service and Civic Participation for her charitable outings.

Controversies 

Though Candy has mostly maintained a positive image in the media, it is an open secret that her relationship with her daughter has been dicey. For those who are not updated, Tori was married to Charlie Shanaian when she and her later husband, Dean McDermott, had an affair. Tori even eloped to get married. During that time, Candy alleged that Tori stopped speaking to Aaron and did not visit the family.

However, Tori’s marriage with McDermott ended in a woeful divorce. McDermott even claimed that despite Candy Spelling net worth estimated to be a wholesome $600 million, Tori got a mere $800,000 as an inheritance! Times were so bad that Tori refused Candy’s help and lived with her kids in a mould-infested home. Much water has passed under the bridge. Candy helped Tori find a home, settled her and the kids, and now they are on great terms with each other - “...text every single day.” 

Personal Life 

Candy Spelling was married to US-based TV and film producer Aaron Spelling from 1968 until he died in 2006. 

The couple had kids - a daughter, Victoria ‘Tori’ Davey Spelling (remember Donna Martin from Beverly Hills, 90210), and a son, Randall ‘Randy’ Gene Spelling (life coach and former actor)

Before Aaron, Candy was married to Howard Frederick Leveson from 1963-64. The marriage ended in a divorce. 

Concluding thoughts 

The colossal value of Candy Spelling net worth in 2024 is a revelation of a fact - it takes immense courage to take forward an inherited asset. There have been multiple cases wherein inherited wealth has gone up in the air due to a lack of correct investment strategies. Candy Spelling is an exception. The courage with which she moved ahead and diversified the inherited wealth is a testimony of the same. As readers and admirers of her, this is one lesson, amongst others, we all should take from her way of life. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Candy Spelling net worth? 

Her net worth stands at $600 million.

Q2. Which is her most notable real estate deal?

Her most notable real estate deal happens to be - selling the Spelling Manor for $85 million. 

Q3. Is she active on social media?

She is moderately active on social media and has accounts on - Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 

Q4. Why did Tori and Dean McDermott get divorced? 

Apart from multiple issues between the couple, McDermott turned out to be a sex addict. He is currently undergoing treatment.