In Touch, 2nd February 2015
I'm 43 and More Confident Than Ever
Hollywood's original bad girl on her former co-stars, kids and plastic surgery
Shannen Doherty was 19 when she burst onto the scene in the '90s TV phenomenon Beverly Hills, 90210 β and she quickly developed a "wild child" reputation, thanks to her turbulent love life and party girl ways. At 43, however, Shannen has settled down: She's been happily married to photographer Kurt Iswarienko for three years and tours the country with best pal and fellow Charmed alum Holly Marie Combs in the road trip series Off the Map With Shannen & Holly. She's also in the best shape of her life. "I feel amazing," Shannen tells In Touch's Rick Egusquiza. "I think in your 40s there's a confidence. You've done it, you've been there and you know what you want in a calm, peaceful way."
You're 43 and look amazing. How have you managed that?
SD: I was the girl who said, "I don't work out. I eat what I want." Then I turned 40 and my metabolism slowed down. Plus, after my father passed away [in 2010], I got depressed and didn't take care of myself. But now I embrace exercise.
What's your workout routine?
SD: My trainer, Kevan Watson, owns a gym called Box'N Burn. We do boxing and cardio, four times a week. And I'm trying not to eat such bad food. I've definitely become a healthier Shannen.
Now that you're in your 40s, have you considered plastic surgery?
SD: I haven't done anything yet. [Laughs] But I never say never.
In June, you told us you were considering adoption. How's that progressing?
SD: I can't even believe that I put that out there! Doing interviews on red carpets are tricky, man β they put this spotlight on you, you're like a deer in the headlights.
You travel around the U.S. in Off the Map; is it fun road-tripping with Holly, or has it tested your friendship?
SD: Actually, we've traveled a lot together over the years. We have small arguments about going here or there. But we work it out.
Have you also remained pals with some of your 90210 castmates?
SD: Yes, I ended up making some very good friends β Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green.
What about Tori Spelling?
SD: Well, we have the same publicist, but I'm more social with Jennie.
Any regrets from those days?
SD: It was so long ago. I just look back and think, Wow, that was an amazing experience.
Are you open to a 90210 reunion?
SD: Possibly. But doing the new version [it ran from 2008 to 2013], I think I've already given some closure to fans who loved the show.
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ON A LIGHTER NOTE... Shannen answers our silliest questions!
What's your porn star name (childhood dog + childhood street)?
Curious George McVay.
What's your go-to karaole song?
"Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
What's your guilty pleasure?
Truffle fries.
What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Coffee.
Who's your biggest celebrity crush?
Martin Scorsese. He's a director more than a celebrity but I love him.
What's one fact about you that would surprise us?
I am very sensitive.
Biggest splurge purchase ever?
My house, and then my house again since I'm redoing it from the studs up.
Which celebrity has made you most starstruck?
Harrison Ford.
What was your childhood nickname?
"Sugarplum" β but only my dad could call me that!
