Tori Spelling Shares Emotional Throwback Pics In Birthday Tribute to Dad Aaron Spelling
Actress Tori Spelling recently shared a loving tribute to her dad, superstar producer Aaron Spelling, on what would have been his 103rd birthday.
Who Is Aaron Spelling?
Born April 22, 1923, Spelling (Aaron, that is), is a prolific producer who spearheaded iconic television hits such as Beverly Hills, 90210 (starring his daughter Tori), Melrose Place, The Love Boat, Dynasty, Charlie's Angels, Charmed, and Starsky & Hutch. With two Primetime Emmy Awards, a slew of accolades, and a career that spanned decades, Spelling earned a place in Hollywood history as one of the most notable producers of his time.
How Did Tori Spelling Mark Her Dad's Birthday?
Spelling (this time, Tori) recently posted a series of poignant throwback photos on Instagram to celebrate her late father's birthday. The 90210 alum captioning the carousel, "The Man. The Myth. The Legend. MY DAD." She continued, "Happy Birthday, Daddy. Been feeling you a lot lately energetically. Thank you for guiding @randyspelling and I. We are your legacy and we are stepping into our power. Love You Forever, Toto."
If you're wondering what Tori's signature in the post, ‘Toto,' means, that's her childhood nickname.
Tori also shared a sweet sentiment, paying homage to her ex Patrick Muldoon, "My dad and @thepatrickmuldoon loved each other so much. Hope they are having a cocktail right now together!" Of course, recently departed actor Patrick Muldoon starred on Spelling's hit series Melrose Place.
The birthday tribute also features several pictures from Tori's earlier years, starting with a daddy-daughter snapshot. She also includes a heartwarming photo of herself as a baby snuggling with Spelling, a holiday pic, and a group photo with her brother Randy.
Kind words for the producer poured in, with actress Elisa Donovan (who played Ginger on 90210), singing Spelling's praise, "The best. He was so incredibly kind to me. It all made sense that you are as genuine and lovely as you are. He's always with you. Happy heavenly birthday, Mr. Spelling!"
Television personality and journalist Andrea Canning added, "Truly a legend. A genius. Such an impact on so many people…myself included. His productions are basically the reason why I moved to LA."
Tori wasn't the only Spelling to wish her dad a happy heavenly birthday. Randy Spelling posted a tribute of his own on Instagram, writing, "I honor you today. Thank you for the entertainment you brought to the world…and for showing me how to be powerful and gentle at the same time." Spelling's wife, Candy, also took to social media, sharing a black-and-white photo of her late husband with the heartfelt caption, "I think of you every single day. Your kindness, your brilliance, your warmth. You will always be the love of my life."
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This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 10:48 AM.