‘Saved by the Bell’ star Tiffani Thiessen says she needs hip replacement at 52 after painful diagnosis
I have hip dysplasia." 'SAVED BY THE BELL' STAR TIFFANI THIESSEN 'FELL IN LOVE' WITH ICE PLUNGING Thiessen claimed her flexibility as a child, which helped her to dance, might have caused her hip issues.
- The 52-year-old actress shared her diagnosis and revealed she has to have a hip replacement during an appearance on the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast.
- PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE While Thiessen acknowledged the challenges of getting older in Hollywood, she credited a new generation of actors with helping her maintain a youthful outlook.
- "I have not been able to play in the last couple weeks because my hip's been so bad." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Thiessen often plays alongside her son, who started playing less than a year ago.
Tiffani Thiessen's active lifestyle hit a painful roadblock after the " Saved by the Bell " star learned she was dealing with more than just the usual aches and pains.
Her big break came in 1989 when she landed the role of Kelly Kapowski on "Saved by the Bell." The character quickly became a fan favorite, helping establish Thiessen as a teen idol.
- And, so, the fact that I get to still do what I love is really what is most important to me." In 1994, she joined the cast of " Beverly Hills, 90210 " as the scheming Valerie Malone, demonstrating her ability to move beyond wholesome teenage roles.
- CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Decades after becoming a household name, Thiessen revealed that her biggest career goal had little to do with fame or recognition.
- "I hear that hip replacements aren't as bad as knee and shoulder," she added.
- "I've been very lucky … most of the projects that I've done have either been successful or just really great to do," she said during the podcast.
- While Thiessen's hip problems forced her to slow down physically, the actress showed no signs of wanting to step away from Hollywood.
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