Ann Gillespie

Ann Gillespie is a retired American actress who became an Episcopal priest, and as of December 2023^[update] is the Senior Associate Rector at Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, Virginia.^[1]

She is perhaps best known for her recurring role as Jackie Taylor, mother to

Kelly Taylor, appearing in 26 episodes over the 10 seasons (1990–2000) of Beverly Hills, 90210. She reprised her role in 6 episodes over the first two seasons (2008–2009) of the relaunched 90210, as mother to both Kelly and Erin.^[2] Gillespie also appeared in one episode of the first season of Gilmore Girls, playing Paris Geller

's mother.

Gillespie made her acting debut in 1981 when she became the second actress to portray

Siobhan Ryan Novak on Ryan's Hope, replacing actress Sarah Felder, who originated the role. Gillespie played the role for one year before she was replaced by Marg Helgenberger. In 1984, she appeared in a pilot, "The Sheriff and the Astronaut," opposite Alec Baldwin

. In 1987, Ann played Linda Lewis on an episode of Matlock.

Gillespie is a graduate of Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, New Jersey. In 2003 she earned her B.A. at Goddard College in Vermont.^[3] She has two children.^[4]