Tiffani Amber Thiessen is an American actress, producer, and cookbook author. She is best known for her roles as Kelly Kapowski on the television series Saved by the Bell and its spin-offs, and as Valerie Malone on Beverly Hills, 90210.
Thiessen was born in Long Beach, California, on January 23, 1974. She began her acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in commercials and television shows. In 1989, she was cast as Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell.
After Saved by the Bell ended in 1993, Thiessen starred in the short-lived series Saved by the Bell: The College Years. She then went on to play Valerie Malone on Beverly Hills, 90210. The show was also a huge success, and Thiessen’s character was one of the most popular.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Thiessen appeared in several films, including Son in Law, Speedway Junky, and From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money. She also starred in the television series Fastlane and What About Brian.
Thiessen has also appeared in several reality television shows, including Dancing with the Stars and The Celebrity Apprentice. She is also a cookbook author, and has released two books: Pull Up a Chair: Recipes for Gatherings Big and Small and You’re Missing It: 100 Recipes That Will Make You Want to Come to Dinner.
What happened to Tiffani Thiessen?
Tiffani Thiessen is still active in the entertainment industry. She has starred in a number of films and television shows since her days on Saved by the Bell and Beverly Hills, 90210. She is currently the host of the MTV show Deliciousness, and she has also appeared in the Netflix series Alexa & Katie and the Saved by the Bell reboot.
In recent years, Thiessen has also focused on her family. She is married to actor and producer Brady Smith, and they have two children together. She has spoken openly about her struggles with body image and weight gain, and she is an advocate for healthy living.