Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: Jennifer Eve `` Jennie '' Garth ( born April 3 , 1972 ) is an American actress , best known for starring in the prominent role of Kelly Taylor throughout the Beverly Hills , 90210 franchise .
Simplified: She starred as Kelly Taylor in Beverly Hills 90210 and also starred in the show What I Like about You . Garth was born on April 3rd , 1972 near Urbana , Illinois .