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The Donna Days of Adolescence

Danielle VialeComment
Worldvision Enterprises, Paramount, CBS, Fox

Worldvision Enterprises, Paramount, CBS, Fox

There's so much buzz about girl power and girl leadership these days, I thought it a good time to talk about Beverly Hills 90210 it-girl and BFF, Donna Martin. I know, I'm keeping you on your toes. While she never won any awards for leadership, I think she serves as a powerful reminder to all girls.

Season 1 Donna Martin, was the natural, bubbly friend. She lit up the room with her quick wit and easy-going smile. However, somewhere along the way, she traded being the light of a room for being the shiny object of a room. Somewhere along the way, many of us girls decide it's better, to be the shiny, pretty object. Unfortunately, in particular with our dear BFF, Donna Martin, when you're so quick to change, you can't quite ever go back. I miss those brows, her easy-going smile, her off-kilter, one-of-a-kind style, her quick quips and her lightness.

My advice to girls everywhere – don't trade so quickly on your Season 1 Donna Martin. I promise you this – she's a keeper.


BONUS ASIDE: If you want to flash back to the longest opening credits ever, see Beverly Hills 90210's premiere season, clocks in at 1:28. Impressive.