Stella McDermott's Grown-Up Look at Halloween Horror Nights Sparks Buzz
Tori Spelling's 18-year-old daughter, Stella McDermott, made a striking appearance beside her famous mother at Halloween Horror Nights. And her grown-up look quickly got people talking. The rarely seen teen joined Spelling for a night at Universal Studios, where the mother-daughter pair coordinated their outfits for the occasion. But after Spelling shared photos from their outing, it wasn't just their matching color palette that caught people's attention. Stella Steps Out in a Grown-Up LookSpelling, 53, and Stella both opted for black as they posed together at Halloween Horror Nights. "October looks good on us. �� #halloweenhorrornights @stella_mcdermott08," Spelling captioned the Instagram post. Stella wore her long blonde hair down and completed her all-black look with tiny denim shorts. Standing beside her mother, the 18-year-old looked noticeably grown up compared with the little girl longtime followers of the "Beverly Hills, 90210" star may remember. And Stella's appearance quickly became the main talking point. One Instagram user zeroed in on her blonde hair, writing, "okaaayyyy, but quick question is that natural blonde for the daughter or ? either [way] it's such a gorgeous blonde." https://www.instagram.com/p/De_EmhnNeBj/?mWidth=350&mHeight=684&dWidth=600&dHeight=1016Another thought the mother and daughter looked remarkably close in age, commenting, "You look like sisters than mum and daughter ❤️����." A third focused on Stella's legs and added a seasonal message for the family: "Your daughter has great legs. Have fun with your family on Halloween��." The comments continued beneath Spelling's Facebook post, where Stella's tiny denim bottoms sparked another reaction. "Is she wearing shorts, or denim underwear?" one person asked. Another commenter was full of praise, writing, "Wow you both look beautiful!!! She's by far the best looking child ����." https://www.instagram.com/p/DcU27vjpsgF/?mWidth=350&mHeight=684&dWidth=600&dHeight=1018Stella Has Just Marked a Major MilestoneThe Halloween outing comes during a big year for Stella, who was born in 2008 and is the second of Spelling and Dean McDermott's five children. The former couple also share Liam, Hattie, Finn, and Beau. McDermott is additionally father to son Jack from his previous marriage. Just months before her latest appearance, Stella celebrated another major moment: graduating from high school at 18. Both Spelling and McDermott attended their daughter's Southern California graduation in June. Photos from the ceremony showed Stella in a royal blue graduation cap and white flower lei as she received her diploma after four years of high school. https://x.com/TMZ/status/2065203838269723052?mWidth=350&mHeight=440&dWidth=600&dHeight=572Spelling attended in a white and cream boho sundress, while McDermott wore a white T-shirt and brown slacks. McDermott was photographed taking pictures and cheering for Stella during the commencement exercises. The former spouses sat next to each other and were also seen talking during the ceremony. Stella later posed with both parents on her high school football field. Another photograph showed Spelling carrying what appeared to be Stella's blue graduation cap as she left the event. The family was also pictured leaving together, with Spelling and McDermott walking alongside their children. The occasion came seven months after the former couple finalized their divorce. https://www.facebook.com/pagesix/posts/pfbid0B7hJJ5Kbtdqhc4X7S78Qp4GfrUXz3sxSX4ypyaa5XV17VEFrMnjBmvr2E8eBkUSgl?rdid=3ihR50oz6nipMG2t&mWidth=350&mHeight=478&dWidth=600&dHeight=478#Her Parents Finalized Their Divorce in 2025Spelling and McDermott's marriage formally ended in November 2025 after they had previously announced their split following 18 years of marriage. Under their divorce agreement, neither parent pays child support. Instead, each is responsible for covering the children's needs while they are in that parent's custody. Spelling and McDermott also agreed to joint legal custody. Spelling agreed to cover lease payments for Stella's 2021 Bronco. Both former spouses waived their right to spousal support and divided their shared debts, with each responsible for nearly one million dollars in tax and credit card obligations, according to legal documents cited by TMZ. Spelling retained full interest in several of her television and unscripted projects, including "BH90210" and her "MisSPELLING" podcast. The former couple continued to share interests in joint projects, including "Tori & Dean in Love," "sTORIbook Weddings," and their Cooking Channel specials. Stella Previously Faced a Difficult Time at SchoolLong before her high school graduation and the Halloween photos that put her appearance back in the spotlight, Stella dealt with a serious challenge at school. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBOs7gehYHb/?mWidth=350&mHeight=655&dWidth=600&dHeight=968Spelling revealed in 2025 that her daughter had experienced eczema since she was a toddler, with recurring flare-ups affecting her arms, hands, face, and scalp. According to Spelling's account, Stella was bullied over her skin condition, with the situation becoming particularly severe in fifth grade. Spelling said her daughter went on to miss almost all of sixth grade. "We had to do homeschooling, and she was terrified to go back to school because of it," Spelling said. Stella also has seborrheic dermatitis affecting her scalp. Spelling, who has dealt with eczema herself, said she had spent years trying to find an effective treatment for her daughter. https://www.instagram.com/p/B842bqbBo47/?mWidth=350&mHeight=568&dWidth=600&dHeight=818Eczema, also known as dermatitis, can cause painful itching, rashes, swelling, and dry, cracked, or scaly skin. It is not contagious. Stella eventually began using a non-steroidal treatment that she said made a noticeable difference. Stella Opened Up About Wanting to Hide Her SkinStella later spoke about her experience while she and her mother participated in Arcutis Biotherapeutics' "Free to Be Me" campaign. In a November 2025 interview with People, she recalled feeling embarrassed about her skin as a child and wanting to keep it covered. "I just remember being so embarrassed and just not wanting to wear short sleeves or anything. I wanted to hide it from [others] because it's hard to explain to a little kid in elementary school that you have eczema and there's nothing wrong with it," Stella said. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6zCm7mhaQ-/?mWidth=350&mHeight=589&dWidth=600&dHeight=853Her eczema became worse in middle school, according to Stella. She tried several treatments, but said some did not work at all, while others offered only a temporary solution. Once she began using Zoryve, however, Stella said she noticed a difference and continued to see results. The timing mattered as she approached two of the biggest events of her senior year. "I'm just honestly really excited for my skin to clear up before prom this year and graduation because those are big moments," she said at the time. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0biyfhWVr/?mWidth=350&mHeight=656&dWidth=600&dHeight=969She Was Already Looking Ahead to CollegeBy her senior year, Stella was also preparing for life after high school. "Right now, I'm really taking my time and enjoying my last year with all my friends. Then, I am starting to apply for colleges and stuff. That is coming up, and I'm just really excited for what's coming," she told People. Spelling confirmed that Stella wanted to attend college and said her daughter did not plan to leave the state. The actress also reflected on how different Stella's teenage years were from her own. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6q6ikABs0L/?mWidth=350&mHeight=655&dWidth=600&dHeight=967At 17, Spelling was already working full time and spending long days filming. Looking at her daughter at the same age put those years into a different perspective for her. Tori Spelling herself began experiencing episodic eczema flare-ups as an adult. She said her first flare-up happened while she was going through her first divorce and simultaneously creating, producing, and starring in the television series "So NoTORious." For Stella, the condition had been present since she was a toddler. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6cXp3uhSHZ/?mWidth=350&mHeight=568&dWidth=600&dHeight=818By 2025, however, the teenager was focused on prom, graduation, and college. The following June, she walked across the stage and received her high school diploma with both parents there to watch. Now 18, Stella has surfaced again beside her mother — this time far from the graduation field. Dressed in black with her long blonde hair down and tiny denim shorts, Stella's latest appearance gave followers a rare glimpse of Spelling's daughter as a young adult. https://www.instagram.com/p/DbwMprWkv-o/?img_index=1&mWidth=350&mHeight=504&dWidth=600&dHeight=725And from questions about her blonde hair to a debate over those shorts, the Halloween photos made one thing clear: Stella's grown-up look did not pass unnoticed.