Candy Spelling hits a sour note
Tori Spelling’s mom, Candy, sure seems to be having daughter issues these days. In a sad, rambling and somewhat baffling blog on today’s Huffington Post, the widow of Aaron Spelling bemoaned… well… something. We’re not sure what, but it definitely had to do with Tori, and Candy getting elbow surgery and… well, you might have to tell us.
It all starts with a nurse telling Candy as she’s being wheeled into “yet another” elbow surgery, that her purse is “making the locker it’s in shake and vibrate.”
From there, Candy does a lot of complaining about how friends and family and acquaintances and — heavens to Betsy! — even strangers barrage her with phone calls and e-mails and questions and comments whenever Tori is in the news.
Well, with the release of her new book, sTori Telling, as well as the recent announcement that she is expecting her second child, Tori is, in fact, very much back in the news, which must mean that poor, put-upon Candy has to deal with people talking to her about her daughter. (The fact that Candy does this herself in a very public forum like the Huffington Post seems not at all hypocritical to her.)
In the end, though, Candy does explain that she has learned a lesson, which is, “even surgery doesn’t shield mothers of famous children from their escapades.” Actually, Candy, we’ve heard from our own parents that, no matter how old we get, nothing really shields mothers of any children from any of their escapades, but we’ll take your word for it in this case.
WENN
March 19th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
I enjoyed reading her blog. I thought it was funny and completely tongue-in-cheek … not meant to be taken seriously at all. Was I wrong? Is she really ranting?
July 15th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
im confussed why be so mean to you kids why not give them money left by there father im sure he left them something,you give moms a bad name,you shure arent a mom your selfish and one day you,ll find out when your face to face with God and have to explane your self
July 15th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
why are you so mean?your allfull you give good mothers a bad name your not,why not share with your kids you have anough to go around,they desirve money from their dad im shure their dad left them something and when you see him again you will have to explane why you let him down and didnt share and take care of his kids you just made every one see your true colors your just a leach and money hungery i hate to be you when you meet the lord
July 15th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Where were you for your 1st grandschild’s birthday?
You are a disgrace for a mother and a disgrace for a Grandmother. Your poor daughter is so desperate for a mother’s love, it’s sad. She NEVER had your love, but, turned out to be a sincere, down to earth girl in spite of you.
She will be a wonderful mother, she absolutely DOES NOT want to be a cold hearted, jealous greedy mother as you.
July 17th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
You should be proud of your daughter and your beautiful grandchildren. You know one of these days you will need your family. I really feel sorry or Tori and her children for not having your love
July 18th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
No matter what you should be there for your kids. She shouldn’t be complaining about it. What an awful mom. Its sad that her own daughter has to feel like she doesn’t have anyone close to her. Especially her MOM! I am so sorry for Tori…
July 18th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Note to Candy:
My 12 year old daughter loves to watch Tori’s show…she is always saying that she wishes Tori would be her sister because then she would have a Mom who loves her and wants to be in her life. Everyone is fascinated with Tori, not because of her beauty or movie shows, but because of that sad innocence that crys out to a mother’s heart…well, mine anyway. She is like the little girl lost, lost waiting for her Mommy to simply hold her hand or tell her that she is loved. It’s never to late to step over your mistakes and make an effort. Tori is blessed with a beautiful new family and Dean seems to try really hard to even make up for the loss she has suffered from losing both of her parents. You are blessed with the opportunity to know your children. Tori is a beautiful child herself…not just on the outside. Can’t you see her for who she is, who she really is? So, your husband adored her…maybe if you would have been able to step out of the spot light for a moment, Aaron wouldn’t have needed to compensate for your love lost. I haven’t even read her book yet, but I guarantee you I will…if for no other reason than to help support her success…some Mom needs to! You can still change Candy, God loves you so much too…accept that, accept your child for the woman she is and embrace the beauty of family. You are blessed.
July 19th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Candy Spelling, shame on you. Your generosity towards your grandchild (10m in trust) is to commend, however how about an OLIVE BRANCH to your daughter, which cost is $0 with the exception of some REAL EMOTION from a real MOM!
Gwen
July 22nd, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Candy,
Don’t let life pass you by. Meet your daughter half way. You are missing out on life with your grandchildren.
July 29th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
My mother died unexpectedly but during one of her visits she asked what did I want from her and my answer….for her just to love me.
You sound so heartless and even though I saw many gifts arrive for Liam how sad you couldn’t make his first birthday party….was it elbow surgery that kept you away…your feet were still working…correct!!!
Believe me you will lose in the end…my Mother died bitter and alone….
You have a chance don’t throw it away
August 20th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
My mother passed away at age 62 last May 22nd. We were always so close, her in Wisconsin and me in Florida, we talked every day. My heart goes out to Tori to never have that closeness, that bond. I have 2 daughters one is 18, the other is 9, even though we have spats, we NEVER go to bed at night without saying how much we love each other no matter what. My daughters are the most precious things in my life. It seems that Tori feels that way about her children. I am so happy that even though she was not shown those warm fuzzy feelings from her mom, it seems that she is showing them to her own children. I wish that I knew her and could welcome her and her immediate family into mine. I know what it feels to lose a mother, not how it feels to be estranged from one. God Bless You and your family Tori.
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
You show your true colors, and even your money can’t hide that..
The snide comments about your own daughter, blantant favortism towards your son. Every one of us will answer one day for what we do, no matter how much money we have or don’t have and you will answer too. You won’t get judged on the other side for how much money you had but how you treated people, not just your children, but everyone, it’s time you wake up, your not getting any younger and even your money won’t stop death when its your time….
August 23rd, 2008 at 9:41 pm
It breaks my heart as I read Tori’s book as I believe that you Candy could not cope with your
late husband’s love for his firstborn, “daddy’s
little girl”, and your behavior’s sound like those of a jealous spoiled child !!
The book states facts, but there is a lot to read
between the lines. You needed to be the adult and it is not too late to make amends and heal this relationship.
August 29th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
I read tori’s book, granted she may seem spoiled at times but that is the way you raised her. Money is not everything. She needs your love unconditional. She admits her faults. Now it is time you admit yours. You can not make decisions for you children. But you should support them right or wrong.
September 1st, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Candy, step forward and be the warm loving Mom that Tori so desperatly needs. Time is short so make the most of it. Reach out to Tori and your two grandchildren. I think that it is called forgiveness. God will restore a close and loving relationship with you and your daughter.. She needs you so very much and you need her. Money buys comforts , but not true happiness. I believe that you are a good and kind lady who has gotten a lot of bad press. So, just drop everything and reach out to Tori. September 1, 2008
April 13th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Candy you gave birth to tori, reach out to her and your grand children. I\’m not judging you, because there is a higher judge for you. Candy remember this, your money does not mean that you own yourself and it will not save you from sickness or death you will die and get sick like all of us, and and it will not go with you either please please bear this in mind and reach out to your daughter before its too late. We see today we do not see tomorrow – no matter how much money we have. Please think about this.
April 19th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Candy, you are missing out…you have a ton of money and a huge house, but you are missing out on your grandkids…you are the parent and your daughter is acting more mature than you. This is not a contest, you are getting older and will die with all your money and no relationship with your grandchildren…grow up…
May 29th, 2009 at 9:52 am
I think Candy is an terrible mother. Why would anyone ever say that their children killed their father. Maybe it is Candy’s fault for being a money grubbing b**ch. I think Candy is just jealous that she wasn’t as famous as Tori is. Someone with that nature doesn’t deserve to have children!!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
omg why would u say such a thing. u should be so proud of what she has become (without your help) whe is warm, must have gotten that from aaron, i feel very sorry for u all that money and no one likes you, gee money does not buy happyness does it.
August 3rd, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Dear Candy, it is so ironic that I also have a mother named Candee. Although I love Tori’s show, I also know that my mother and I have a division between us. One of the things that I have learned lately is that at 41 years of age, my memories and her memories have distorted so much that who knows what really caused the division, and is it really worth it to continue the fight? I love my mother and I miss having her in my life. I know that many of the things she says and does I really cannot stand…and her reality and my reality sometimes differ, but one thing stands solid.. she is the only mother I have and I want her back. I don’t live my life in the public view which I am sure is just harsh on any relationship…but what she needs from you is more than likely what I need from my mother…tell her you love her no matter what…choose your battles… and realize that she has to make her own choices, which she and everyone else in the family have to live with the concequences of. Don’t give advise..ask her if she wants it, and remind her before you give it that she said she wanted it, and even if she disagrees that you will still love her and give her a big hug… It really is that simple. She wants your love and support as much as you want hers…and even though you are both adults, you are the parent you have to make that first step and follow through with it. Good Luck, I will keep the two of you in my prayers.