Tori Spelling recently showed support for her ex-husband Dean McDermott by liking an Instagram post he shared about staying sober. Despite their split, McDermott has mentioned that Spelling has always been his biggest supporter and fan, wanting him to be happy above all else. The two share five children together and had filed for divorce in March after McDermott announced their separation on social media in June 2023. Spelling also discussed their final fight on her podcast, where she threw a baked potato from Wendy’s on the floor in a moment of anger.
Prior to the podcast episode, McDermott had disclosed his struggles with substance abuse and checked himself into treatment after their fight. Following his experience, McDermott felt inspired to become a drug and alcohol counselor, working with recovery centers to help others on their sobriety journey. Despite his initial skepticism, McDermott found breathwork to be life-changing and has since become a strong advocate for its benefits. He mentioned that he is not ruling out a return to acting, as he believes he has a gift for helping people in the realm of drug and alcohol rehabilitation as well.
In his discussions about his sobriety journey, McDermott acknowledged the incredible support he has received from Spelling throughout the process, highlighting her role as his biggest supporter and cheerleader. Spelling, for her part, has publicly shown her support for McDermott by liking his social media posts and expressing her pride in his commitment to sobriety. Despite their divorce filing, the two seem to have maintained a positive and supportive relationship, especially regarding McDermott’s journey to recovery and his new career path as a drug and alcohol counselor.
The couple shares a long history together, having met in 2005 when McDermott was working as an actor. Despite his success in the entertainment industry, McDermott found a newfound passion for helping others with substance abuse issues and has since pursued a career in drug and alcohol counseling. He mentioned that he considers himself fortunate to have discovered this additional gift and passion in life, alongside his continued interest in acting. McDermott’s journey to recovery and career change has been supported by Spelling, who continues to cheer him on and show her pride in his accomplishments.
