[post_page_title]Becoming America’s sweetheart[/post_page_title]
Her time as Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell pretty much turned her into America’s sweetheart over night. On the show, her character would always try and do the right thing. Her character was a sweet, spirited young woman, and people just loved Thiessen thanks to her portrayal of Kapowski. Her time in the spotlight brought a lot of attention to her and soon her profile was on the rise, as her fame just kept growing and growing.
Thiessen began featuring in small, mostly made-for-TV movies like A Killer Amonf Friends and The Stranger Beside Me, and making guest appearances on several TV shows such as Married… with Children, Charles in Charge, and Step by Step. She was getting the perfect amount of exposure that she needed in order to stay relevant in the harsh world of Hollywood. This young actress needed to make sure she didn’t become irrelevant.
