Tiffani Thiessen Reflects on Past Relationship During ‘Saved by the Bell’

Tiffani Thiessen shared details about her past relationship during her rise to fame as Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell. In a discussion with Tom Papa, Thiessen, now 52, revealed that she dated an older boyfriend while filming the popular show. The show premiered when she was just 15 years old.

“I did have a boyfriend through part of it,” she confirmed. “I was totally in love.” She mentioned that they connected through dancing.

Thiessen explained that her boyfriend was involved in the entertainment industry too, although he was older. Her parents were aware of the relationship, and she emphasized that she was a responsible student with good grades.

While the relationship didn’t last, Thiessen holds fond memories of her former partner. “He was an amazing guy,” she reminisced. Despite the challenges posed by her growing fame, including her boyfriend joking about dating “America’s sweetheart,” she cherishes the past experiences.