Tori Spelling shares rare childhood photos of daughter Hattie McDermott for her 15th birthday

Tori Spelling began her post with an adorable throwback picture of Hattie as a baby, dressed in an all-pink outfit and posing for the camera, as she paid tribute to her daughter on her special day. Spelling shares five children with her ex-husband, Dean McDermott. The former couple welcomed Hattie in 2011. In June 2023, McDermott announced his separation from Spelling in a now-deleted Instagram post after 18 years together.

In another picture, Hattie can be seen dressed in a lavender outfit, smiling brightly for the camera. Reflecting on how quickly her daughter has grown up, Tori shared in the caption, “One minute you were my little girl in princess dresses, fairy wings, and tutus. And somehow, in what feels like five minutes, you became this wildly creative wise human with a spirit and perspective all uniquely your own."

In another photo, Hattie is seen beaming with joy while slightly tiptoeing to pose for the camera. Continuing her heartfelt birthday tribute, Tori highlighted her daughter’s individuality and confidence, expressing how Hattie has always stayed true to herself. “And the best part? You’ve always been you. You’ve never needed the world to tell you who to be,” she wrote.

In another throwback photo, Hattie is seen flashing a big open-mouthed smile while stretching her arms out playfully, dressed in a white striped sweater and a fluffy white vest. Tori further wrote, “You’ve always had your own imagination, your own style, your own opinions—SO many opinions —and a way of seeing things that is entirely your own.”

In another throwback photo, Hattie is seen sitting on a toy bike, adding to another adorable moment from her childhood. Tori went on to express writing, “I love that the little girl who believed in magic grew into someone who finds beauty in the unexpected, the unconventional, and everything in between. You are magical. Always remember that!”

Hattie looked radiant in a red dress in another photo shared by Spelling as part of the birthday carousel. Expressing how much her daughter means to her, Tori shared, "You make me laugh. You challenge me. You surprise me. You inspire me. And you teach me things about life and about myself that I never expected to learn from my own child."

In one selfie, Tori can be seen embracing Hattie, capturing a tender mother-daughter moment. Sharing how emotional it is to watch her daughter grow up, Tori said, “Sometimes I look at you and still see that little girl with the biggest blue eyes and knowing smile. Then I look again and see you growing, changing, and becoming more fully yourself right in front of my eyes. I’m so proud of the woman you’ve become."

In another adorable throwback photo, Hattie is seen leaning toward her birthday cake and puckering her lips to blow out the pink candles. The cake, decorated with colorful sprinkles and a birthday message for Hattie Cat, captures a special moment from her childhood. Tori ended the carousel with a heartfelt birthday message for her daughter, “Happy 15th birthday, my Hattie Cat. Never make yourself smaller, quieter, or more ordinary to fit into anyone else’s world. You were born to create your own. I love you forever. Mama xo."