What The Surviving Cast Of Saved By The Bell Looks Like Today

So many fans remember following six best friends navigating their time at Bayside High School on "Saved by the Bell." The beloved sitcom ran from 1989 to 1992, but when that last bell rang marking the series finale, it was hardly the last time we'd see the actors who brought our favorite characters to life. There were spinoffs, "Saved by the Bell: The College Years" and "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," and some OG cast members even returned for the 2020 reboot. Unfortunately, as the decades have passed, the stars have lost some of their beloved former castmates. When the actor who played Samuel Powers aka Screech died in 2021 at just 44 years old, the "Saved By The Bell" cast honored Dustin Diamond's death with touching posts. They did the same when Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Richard Belding, died at 75 in 2026.

While so many people are still rewatching the show today, nearly 40 years have passed since the final episode ran. These days, many of the cast members are acting in new projects, while others have ventured into different fields. Yet, fans might be surprised to see what these cast members look like today. It's safe to say that across the board, they're aging like fine wines.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar played Zack Morris on "Saved by the Bell." These days, we've grown accustomed to seeing teenage TV characters being played by adult actors. Interestingly, though, like his costars, Gosselaar was Zack's age when he played him. He was 15 when he took on the role. The actor, who has recently appeared on on the TV series "Found" and "Will Trent," among others, celebrated his milestone 50th birthday in 2024. Gosselaar definitely still looks like himself. In this pic from 2026, it's easy to see the similarities to his "Saved by the Bell" days. He's ditched the blond hair dye he used for the hit sitcom, and he's opting for glasses these days. Yet, plenty of folks are surely jealous to see that he hasn't lost his famously thick locks over the years.

Gosselaar hasn't simply aged well physically; he's taking it in stride mentally, too. In 2025, he appeared on the "Brotherly Love" podcast and opened up about the life-changing advice a therapist gave him about aging. "Think of what you're gonna do in the next 18 years and the next 18 years ... Life is long. So treat it as: life is long; you'll be okay," the former teen star recalled the therapist saying. According to him, "It just changed my whole perspective. I don't need to rush to do anything, and I can accept what's happening to me right now." Talk about aging gracefully.

Of all the stars of "Saved By The Bell," Mario Lopez is likely the one most of us have seen the most of in recent years. In 2026, he appeared in "Wonder Man," "Spidey and His Amazing Friends," and more. He's also been a host on "Access Hollywood" since 2019. Considering just how often he graces our screens these days, most people are aware that Lopez is one celeb who looks like he hasn't aged in 20 years. 

Lopez was only a teen when he first started playing A.C. Slater. When he turned 50 in 2023, he told Us Weekly, "When you're young, you don't even think about 50. It seems like a million years away. But now that I'm here, I'm like, '50 is the new 30!'" Considering just how youthful he looks, it's no surprise he feels that way. So, what's his secret? "... It's not like I do anything in particular. I'm just lucky, and I always say that I drink a lot of tequila, and it preserves you. It's like an embalming fluid," he joked, noting, "And I'm happy — that keeps you youthful." "It's all about balance," he added. A few years later, he told the outlet, "If I wasn't getting older, I wouldn't be around. And ... as I'm getting older, I really have put even more of an emphasis on health and longevity." Clearly whatever he's doing is working.

Lark Voorhies was 15 when she started playing Lisa Turtle. With an adorable Instagram photo, Voorhies proved that, like her former costars, she was looking as youthful as ever around her 48th birthday in 2022, sporting red lipstick and an adorable bob. Over the years, plenty of fans have wondered what really happened to Lisa Turtle from "Saved By The Bell," since she hasn't done as much acting in recent years as some of the series' other stars. That, however, may change soon enough. 

Voorhies has written three books since her time on "Saved By The Bell." In 2020, she opened up about her diagnosis with schizoaffective disorder. In a 2026 interview with People, she talked about how, for her, growing up has been different than it has for others, and that's a good thing. "Every path is unique and should be celebrated as something special," she said, adding, "I am really focused on being an author and sharing my messages and story with others." Additionally, she's getting back to her roots as an actor, now that she's older and wiser. 

Side-by-side photos of Tiffani Thiessen during her "Saved by the Bell" days and in 2026 certainly don't look like they were taken nearly four decades apart. Thiessen, who turned 52 in 2026, looks as stunning as ever. Thiessen was only 15 when she brought her famous "Saved by the Bell" character Kelly Kapowski to life for the first time. Yet, all these years later, she's still rocking her long brunette locks and her signature side part just like she did as a teen. Thiessen's most recent role was She-Hulk in "Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition" in 2024. Before that, you may have seen her hosting "Deliciousness" on MTV. 

According to Thiessen, she isn't just looking good in her 50s; she's feeling good, too. "I was way more nervous about turning 40," she told People in 2024, adding, "I was kind of prepping myself to turn 50, and really wanting to look and feel the best I could, whatever that means. So I feel good." So, what's her trick to looking and feeling her best? She's got a few. For starters, she loves growing her own vegetables and getting eggs from her own chickens. Furthermore, she says, "I'm a huge gym rat. I work out a ton. And I'm very much into ice bathing. It's so good for you. I'm obsessed with it." 

Elizabeth Berkley has undergone a stunning transformation since she first graced our screens as Jessie Spano at just 17 years old. The star turned 54 in 2026. When she appeared in both "Cobra Kai" and "All's Fair" the year prior, it was clear that the blond bombshell from the '90s was all grown up. She's still a stunner and still has that striking heterochromia. These days, though, she's looking much blonder than in her younger years and smooths out those curls Jessie always sported.

Through the many chapters of her career over the years, there's one thing that's stayed consistent that keeps her looking and feeling amazing: dancing. In 2020, she told Vogue, "It's my salvation ... my most sacred place. I need it like oxygen, and when I don't have it, I don't feel like myself." One thing that has changed over the years about her appearance? Her style. "I'm [still] very feminine, and I love things that make me feel that way, but now I feel sexier in a tux than I do when I'm in a gown," she said. And, she doesn't wear Jessie's signature headbands these days. According to her, "They're great but would look silly to wear them now."