Elizabeth Berkley faced unfair criticism following the release of Showgirls, the 1995 satirical classic that was, at the time, panned by critics. Now, her role in the history of this camp classic means her status as a Hollywood pariah has been overhauled and has us all wondering: what is the Saved by the Bell star up to these days? Find out the details on her continuing career, star-studded family and what was really behind her fall from red carpet favour.
Elizabeth Berkley gained mainstream fame on 'Saved by the Bell'
Elizabeth Berkley got her start in the mid-to-late '80s with roles in Gimme a Break!, Silver Spoons and TV movie Frog.
In 1989, she became a household name on Saved by the Bell, starring as Jessie Spano for a total of 75 episodes.
Elizabeth Berkley has had a comeback since Hollywood pushed her away
Elizabeth faced heavy and undeserved criticism for her role in 1995's Showgirls. While the show is now considered a camp classic, at the time, the 23-year-old Elizabeth faced harsh feedback from critics.
The actress said she was 'locked out' of Hollywood for the next two years. Fortunately, the film's reevaluation has brought Elizabeth back onto the red carpet.
Elizabeth is married to artist and designer Greg Lauren
Elizabeth married menswear designer, painter and former actor Greg Lauren, nephew of Ralph Lauren, in 2003. They met three years previously at a dance class.
Greg has been credited on projects like Boogie Nights, Batman & Robin and Batman Forever and has sold his artwork to celebs like Renée Zellweger and Demi Moore.
The actress welcomed son Sky Cole Lauren in 2012, weighing in at 8 lbs. They said, the "moment we both saw him it was love at first sight".
The couple added: “We are over the moon and grateful to start this amazing adventure together as a family.”
Elizabeth is making a return to mainstream fame
Elizabeth has returned to the spotlight with recent credits including episode appearances on All's Fair and Cobra Kai.
She's also appeared on the reboot of Saved by the Bell, reprising her role as Jessie Spano. Elizabeth is also an author, publishing teenage guidebook Ask Elizabeth.
