'Saved by the Bell's Tiffani Thiessen reveals hip dysplasia diagnosis
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Tiffani Thiessen revealed on the "Breaking Bread" podcast that she has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and requires a hip replacement due to a torn labrum and hip joint issues.
- Hip dysplasia is a condition where the hip socket does not fully cover the ball of the thighbone, potentially causing dislocation, according to the Mayo Clinic.
- Thiessen has had to stop playing pickleball recently because of her hip pain, though she has been playing the sport with her 11-year-old son.
- In a separate interview, Thiessen disclosed that she no longer receives residual payments for her work on "Saved by the Bell," explaining that the actors were not compensated beyond their initial pay during the show's original run.
- She noted that the cast had little influence over the show and made minimal earnings, highlighting common issues around residuals for TV actors as outlined by SAG-AFTRA.
