Expert: Elizabeth - 3/23/2011

Question
1. Why did Brendon cheat on Kelly with Emma Bennett?
2. Why did Brandon and Kelly did not get married?
3. Are Donna and David still together?
4. When was Shannen Doherty born?
Thanks!

Answer
Hello Kristine,

Thank you for the questions!

1. Brandon cheated on Kelly with Emma Bennett in season eight after he hired her to write for the Beverly Beat (the newspaper he and Steve ran). There isn't one specific answer as to why he cheated on her. It could have been because he was bored of his relationship with Kelly after she moved in to the Walsh house. Also, Emma made herself available to him and wasn't shy about her propositions. The availability of an attractive woman is quite possibly the only reason.

2. Brandon and Kelly didn't get married because, to quote from the show, "they wouldn't swing from chandeliers". They realized that they were more cautionary and friendly than a romantic couple and therefore decided to call off the wedding. (For the record, I always thought they should have ended up together!)It also made logistical sense for the show, since the "wedding" was at the end of season eight and Jason Preistly left the show at the beginning of season nine. The return of Luke Perry (Dylan) after Brandon's departure re-opened the story line of Kelly and Dylan's relationship.

3. The show ended in season ten with Donna and David's wedding. The writers left you with them together, and it is therefore your call as to whether or not you think they'd still be together. However, in season one of the current spin-off series 90210, Donna did appear with a child and told Kelly that her and David were having problems. Unfortunately, they fazed the older characters out of the show and never continued with this story line. I would like to think that Donna and David are soulmates and would still be together.

4. Shannen Doherty was born in Memphis, Tennessee on April 12, 1971.

I hope I've answered your questions!

All the best,

Elizabeth