Rachel Gray , played by Michelle Hurd, is a recurring character on 90210, the fourth series of the Beverly Hills, 90210 continuity. Rachel is the mother of Holly Strickler. She is first seen at a fashion show put on by Naomi Clark put on for Janice Dickinson. After the disastrous show, which bombed, Rachel approached Naomi and told her she would be great at event planning. She then gives her an internship over Holly. Rachel later runs into Naomi again at the wedding rehearsal of Max Miller and Madison Stewart, offering her a job in New York. Naomi turns it down and gets back together with Max.