Okay, let’s start with the big one. Mark-Paul Gosselaar is everywhere, and he’s not just selling nostalgia. He’s been crushing it on shows like Briarpatch and The Passage, playing serious, gritty roles that make you forget he ever said “Time out!” But here’s the kicker—he hates being called Zack Morris now. Like, genuinely hates it. He’s said in interviews he’d rather talk about his golf game than relive Bayside. That’s a mood, honestly. But when he does lean into the nostalgia, like in those T-Mobile commercials? Total cash grab, and I am here for it.
Mario Lopez (A.C. Slater)
Mario Lopez is basically the human equivalent of a perpetual motion machine. The man is on Access Hollywood, he’s hosting The X Factor again—wait, is that still a thing?—and he’s still doing shirtless photos like it’s 1995. And you know what? Good for him. He’s also got three kids and a podcast where he talks about fitness. But let’s not forget his infamous Saved by the Bell wedding episode. Who else could make a “pre-wedding jitters” dance look so goofy yet iconic?
Lark Voorhies (Lisa Turtle)
This one hits different. Lark Voorhies was the queen of neon and scrunchies, but her life post-Bayside has been… complicated. She’s been open about her struggles with mental health—bipolar disorder specifically—and she’s had a tough time getting steady acting work. She even sued her mother over financial control. It’s raw, it’s real, and it reminds us that these stars aren’t just characters. She’s been posting on social media lately, doing makeup tutorials and selling signed photos. It’s a mixed bag, but I’m rooting for her. Hard.
Elizabeth Berkley (Jessie Spano)
Oh, Jessie. The one who yelled “I’m so excited!” while popping caffeine pills. Elizabeth Berkley has had the wildest career arc. She went from Bayside to Showgirls—a movie that’s now a cult classic but back then was a national scandal—and then completely reinvented herself. She’s a playwright now, and she’s done serious stuff on Broadway. She also hosts a podcast about female empowerment. Seriously, Jessie Spano grew up. And she’s still got that intense energy, but now it’s channeled into, like, actual life advice.
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Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belding)
Mr. Belding is the unsung hero of this whole show. Dennis Haskins is still out there, touring the convention circuit and signing autographs for fans. He’s also a motivational speaker—yes, really—talking about how “being a good person” was the secret to playing Mr. Belding. That’s so wholesome it hurts. He also posts dad-joke level content on Twitter, and I love every second of it. If you ever meet him, he’ll probably tell you a story about how Mark-Paul once pranked him with a whoopee cushion. Gold.
Tiffani Thiessen (Kelly Kapowski)
Tiffani Thiessen is basically living the dream. She’s got a cooking show on the Food Network (Dinner at Tiffani’s), she’s written a cookbook, and she’s married to Brady Smith, a hot actor she met on a set. She’s also a mom, and she posts these adorable, low-key family photos. But let’s be real: she will always be the girl who broke Zack Morris’s heart for a hot second. And she recently came back for the Peacock reboot, looking exactly the same. Witchcraft? Probably.
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Dustin Diamond (Screech Powers)
This is the tough one. Dustin Diamond, who played Screech, passed away in 2026 after a battle with cancer. He was only 44. His life was a rollercoaster—he wrote that infamous tell-all book, had legal troubles, and struggled to find his footing after the show. But here’s the thing: fans still remember him as the nerdy, lovable sidekick who made us laugh. And that’s a legacy. RIP, Screech. You were the glue.
What about the weird new reboot?
Oh, you mean the 2026 Peacock reboot that everyone was so excited about until they watched it? Yeah, it was a mess. They brought back Zack, Kelly, and Slater, but the magic was missing. Too much “wokeness,” not enough slushies. And the new cast—who played their kids—just couldn’t capture the same vibe. Don’t get me wrong, I wanted to love it. But sometimes, you can’t go home again. Especially if home is a high school with a talking ceiling fan.
So, what’s the takeaway here? These stars are human, messy, and—in some cases—living their best lives. Some found fame again, some found peace, and some are still trying. But every time you rewatch an episode on a lazy Sunday, they’re all frozen in time. And that’s kind of beautiful. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go find a neon windbreaker on eBay. No regrets.
