AceShowbiz - Jennie Garth, known for her iconic role in "Beverly Hills, 90210", recently opened up about undergoing two hip replacement surgeries, revealing her journey of resilience and optimism. In an interview with Self magazine, Garth, now 52, first addressed this hidden chapter of her life, disclosing that she had her first hip replacement at age 48, followed by a second one earlier this year.

Initially hesitant to share her experience due to the stigma surrounding joint replacements, Garth explained, "I've kept it a secret for so long, but I'm no longer at a place where I want to hide things."

The actress highlighted that joint issues aren't exclusive to the elderly, adding that she had lived with hip pain for a significant period before a doctor diagnosed her with osteoarthritis, a condition that her parents and sisters also have.

Garth's wake-up call came during a family ski trip where she couldn't participate due to unbearable pain. "I was in so much pain that I had to sit in the lodge and wait for them. That was very upsetting, as I felt like my quality of life was diminishing," she recalled. The diagnosis revealed her hip joint wasn't fitting correctly, leading to a necessary hip replacement, which was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her first surgery's successful recovery made her feel like "the Bionic Woman," but when her other hip started to deteriorate earlier this year, she knew another surgery was inevitable. Despite a slower recovery, she shared that her journey of vulnerability and recovery has been empowering, largely thanks to sharing her story on her podcast, "I Choose Me".

Garth also delved into personal struggles in her marriage with Dave Abrams during their unsuccessful in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. "[We] were trying to have a baby, and it kept failing," Garth revealed, emphasizing the emotional toll it took on their relationship. Ultimately, abandoning the idea of having children together enabled them to love each other differently and more deeply.

Reflecting on her transition to an empty nester, Garth cherishes her daughters, Luca Bella, 27, Lola Ray, 21, and Fiona Eve, 17, yet mentions her husband is excited about the impending change. "Not that he doesn't love the girls ... but we have two still living at home," Garth joked. "I think it'll be a challenge to become an empty-nester just because I don't think they're ever going to leave."

In sharing both her health and personal challenges, Garth leaves a message of hope and resilience, showing that courage in vulnerability can foster deeper connections and personal growth.