AnnaLynne McCord
In 2008, McCord was cast in the series "90210" as Naomi Clark. Throughout the show, McCord's character vies for social power and love. McCord was nominated for multiple awards for her work in the role, winning the "Hollywood Life" Young Hollywood Superstar of Tomorrow in 2009, and a nomination for a Teen Choice Award for "Breakthrough Standout Performance" in 2010.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (franchise)
In 2009, singer-actress Ashlee Simpson joined the proposed fifth series of the continuity, a follow-up to "Melrose Place", as Violet Foster. It was later announced that Laura Leighton would reprise her role as Sydney Andrews (despite the character having apparently died during the original series), who was recognized by "The Hollywood Reporter" as "one of the most popular characters" from the previous show. "Friday Night Lights" actress Aimee Teegarden appeared in the fourth series, "90210", during its first season. Additionally, "90210"'s Sara Foster and Shenae Grimes have revealed that they were fans of the original show while growing up.