Tori Spelling has a theory about why Hilary Swank got fired from Beverly Hills, 90210!
Remember that? Hilary got the principal role of Carly Reynolds during the eighth season in 1997. However, she did not stay on the show for long. She got written out after only 16 episodes. Damn. But why? The exact reason is unknown, but Tori has a guess!
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During a new episode of the 90210MG podcast on Friday, the 52-year-old actress reminded her co-host Jennie Garth that Hilary was “signed on as a full-time cast member” but got the boot mid-way through the season. Tori thinks it wasn’t because of the Million Dollar Baby star’s acting, though. She believes it was all because the writing didn’t propel Hilary’s character forward. Talking about the first episode of Season 8, Tori said:
“I didn’t think the writing was great in this episode.”
Jennie agreed, saying:
“No, no, I didn’t, either.”
Podcast producer Amy echoed the sentiments, saying she thought “Hilary Swank was not good” in the show for a long time. However, re-watching the episode today, she realized it wasn’t the Camp Wilder alum’s fault. Amy explained:
“It’s not that she wasn’t good. She actually is good. It’s that they wrote her so ridiculously. Like, she comes in hot. She’s kind of awful from the start.”
Oof…
Although getting fired sucks, it ultimately was the best thing for her. As Amy pointed out, Hilary was able to star in Boys Don’t Cry because she was no longer on 90210. She then got the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the film. The podcast producer said:
“Because she gets let go from this show early, and that’s why she got Boys Don’t Cry, because she was free to audition.”
It all worked out in the end! Do you agree with Tori’s theory? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
[Image via CBS Sunday Morning/Tamron Hall Show/YouTube, Beverly Hills, 90210/Spelling Television]
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