What is Tiffani-Amber Thiessen’s Net Worth and Salary?
Tiffani Thiessen, an American actress, director, and producer, has a net worth of $10 million. She gained fame for her role as Kelly Kapowski on the NBC series “Saved by the Bell” and its spin-offs.
Thiessen has acted in over 45 productions, including films such as “Son in Law,” “The Ladies Man,” “Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth,” and “Hollywood Ending.” She has also hosted the shows “Dinner at Tiffani’s” and “Deliciousness.”
In addition to acting, Thiessen has directed and produced the short film “Just Pray” and served as a producer on the television film “Buried Secrets,” “Dinner at Tiffani’s,” and the 2020 version of “Saved by the Bell.”
Thiessen reprised her role as Kelly Kapowski on the 2020 sequel series “Saved by the Bell” on Peacock.
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen’s Early Life
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen was born on January 23, 1974, in Long Beach, California. Her mother was a homemaker, and her father was a landscape architect and park designer. She has two brothers, and she attended Cubberley Elementary, Marshall Junior High School, and Valley Professional High School. When Tiffani graduated in 1992, she was the valedictorian of her class.
Tiffani Thiessen’s Career Highlights
Tiffani Thiessen began her career in beauty pageants as a child, winning Miss Junior America in 1987 and becoming “Model of the Year” in 1989. She rose to fame playing Kelly Kapowski on “Saved by the Bell” from 1989 to 1993 and reprising the role in “Saved by the Bell: The College Years.”
Thiessen went on to play Valerie Malone on “Beverly Hills, 90210” from 1994 to 1998 and guest-starred on various TV shows, including “NewsRadio,” “Cupid,” and “Just Shoot Me!” She appeared in films such as “The Ladies Man” and “Hollywood Ending.”
In 2002, Thiessen starred in the Fox series “Fastlane” and formed her production company, Tit 4 Tat Productions, in 2003. She joined the cast of the USA Network’s “White Collar” in 2009, appearing in 76 episodes. She also lent her voice to Disney Junior’s “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” and starred in the Netflix series “Alexa & Katie.”
In 2020, Thiessen returned to her iconic role as Kelly Kapowski Morris in the “Saved by the Bell” sequel series on Peacock.
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen’s Personal Life and Philanthropy
Tiffani began a relationship with “Beverly Hills, 90210” star Brian Austin Green in 1992 after they were introduced by actor David Faustino. She later dated actor David Strickland, and they were in a relationship when he tragically died by suicide in 1999. Thiessen began dating actor Richard Ruccolo after meeting on the set of “Two Guys and a Girl” in 2000. They became engaged in October 2001 but split up in April 2003. On July 9, 2005, Tiffani wed actor Brady Smith, and they have two children together.
In 2001, she was the maid of honor at the wedding of “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-star Jennie Garth and “Fastlane” co-star Peter Facinelli.
Tiffani is also known for her philanthropy. In 2006, she became a member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s National Advisory Council, and she volunteered at Camp Rainbow Gold in Idaho, working with children who were suffering from cancer. In 2009, the Green Expo/Green Image Awards honored her with a CLCA Green Image Award for her support of the California Green Movement, and in 2013, she hosted a One Bag party for Earth Month to help Glad promote “clean, green living.”
Awards and Nominations
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen received three Young Artist Award nominations for her role in “Saved by the Bell” in 1992 and 1993, and for Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in 1990. She also received a Teen Choice Award nomination for her performance in “Fastlane” in 2003. In 2005, “Just Pray”, a short film she starred in, was nominated for Best Narrative Short at the Tribeca Film Festival and Best Live Action Over 15 Minutes at the Palm Springs International ShortFest.
