Then vs. Now: ‘Saved by the Bell’ Stars

Her career later included “White Collar,” “Alexa & Katie,” television hosting and food-related projects, including her cooking series “Dinner at Tiffani’s.”

Thiessen has also spoken more candidly in recent years about what life was actually like for the young cast, including the relatively modest money they earned despite the enormous popularity of “Saved by the Bell.”

Mario Lopez became another breakout star through his role as athletic Bayside student A.C. Slater.

After the original show ended, Lopez built a career that stretched far beyond scripted television, becoming a familiar entertainment host while continuing to act and make television appearances.

Elizabeth Berkley played Jessie Spano, the intelligent and outspoken member of the group whose ambitious personality occasionally became the center of some of the show’s most memorable episodes.

Berkley made one of the biggest departures from her Bayside image when she starred in the 1995 film “Showgirls,” later appearing in numerous other film and television projects.