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Saved by the Bell: Wealth Myth Busted by Tiffani Thiessen
25 Sep
Summary
- Tiffani Thiessen states Saved by the Bell earnings have stopped.
- Thiessen earned little money during the show's original run.
- She noted they lacked leverage and merely performed their roles.

Tiffani Thiessen has disclosed that any residual income from the iconic sitcom Saved by the Bell has officially ceased. Appearing on Page Six Radio on September 24, 2026, she humorously stated that the earnings are now negative, costing more to print a check than the amount received.
Thiessen, who portrayed Kelly Kapowski, explained that despite the show's massive success and spin-offs, the cast did not receive substantial compensation. She emphasized that they lacked any significant negotiating power during the show's four-season run from 1989 to 1993.