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Tiffani Thiessen: 'Negative' Earnings From Saved by the Bell
2 Oct
Summary
- Actress Tiffani Thiessen revealed she earns virtually no money from Saved by the Bell residuals.
- Thiessen stated residual checks now cost more to print than the payout value.
- Significant earnings for Thiessen only began with her role on 90210.
Tiffani Thiessen, a beloved star from the hit 1990s sitcom Saved by the Bell, has recently shared eye-opening details about her earnings from the show's residuals.
Thiessen disclosed in a recent interview that the residual payments she receives from the famously rerun series have significantly diminished. She candidly stated that the current earnings are so low they are effectively "negative," as the cost to print the check outweighs the meager payout.
The actress explained that during the show's original run, the cast had minimal bargaining power and earned modest salaries. A slight increase in pay occurred only when the series achieved primetime status. Thiessen emphasized that she did not begin to earn substantial income until she joined the cast of Beverly Hills, 90210.
Mario Lopez, her Saved by the Bell co-star, publicly supported Thiessen's candid assessment of her financial situation concerning the show's residuals, amplifying the discussion around performer compensation from classic television programs.
