Tiffani Thiessen says she ‘got nothing’ for “Saved by the Bell”, didn’t make ‘real money’ until “90210”
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Key Points:
- Tiffani Thiessen revealed that she and her Saved by the Bell castmates received very low pay during the show's run, earning almost nothing despite the show's popularity.
- Thiessen's financial situation improved significantly when she joined Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1994, where she played Valerie Malone for several seasons.
- She confirmed that residual payments for Saved by the Bell are minimal or nonexistent now, humorously referencing actors receiving tiny checks that barely cover a drink.
- Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Thiessen's former co-star, also acknowledged that the Saved by the Bell cast made poor financial deals in the '90s but viewed it as a learning experience.
- Thiessen and Elizabeth Berkley left Saved by the Bell before its later episodes, as the show had already filmed its graduation finale, allowing Thiessen to transition to her role on 90210.
