Jennie Garth admits she was shocked when her divorce from Peter Facinelli became a reality.

After months of fighting to save their 11-year marriage, Peter 38, filed for divorce in March, citing ''irreconcilable differences'' as the reason behind the split.

Peter Facinelli admits his divorce from Jennie Garth has been ''painful''.

The 38-year-old 'Twilight' star - who has daughters Luca, 14, Lola, nine, and five-year-old Fiona with the former 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress - says the split has taken its toll emotionally.

Jennie Garth insists she and estranged husband Peter Facinelli still work well as parents.

Peter, 38, filed for divorce last Wednesday (28.03.12), citing 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason behind the collapse of their 11-year marriage.

Jennie Garth was horrified when Peter Facinelli asked her for a divorce.

The 'Twilight' actor recently filed papers at Los Angeles County Superior Court to dissolve his 11-year union with the former 'Beverly Hills 90210' actress but Jennie admitted she was ''resistant'' when Peter first suggested they should split.

Peter Facinelli has filed for divorce from Jennie Garth.

The couple announced earlier this month they had split after 11 years of marriage but the 'Twilight Saga' actor has now started official proceedings to dissolve their union.