Tiffani Thiessen Reflects on Changing Residual Payments in Hollywood

Tiffani Thiessen Reflects on Changing Residual Payments in Hollywood Tiffani Thiessen discusses the evolution of actor compensation,noting that while she thrived in roles like 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' the residuals from her 'Saved by the Bell' dAys are now negligible due to streaming shifts. She remains active with her new show 'Coven Academy' on Freeform. Tiffani Thiessen,known for her roles as Kelly Kapowski on 'Saved by the Bell' and Valerie Malone on 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' recently spoke about the evolving nature of residual payments in the entertainment industry. In an interview on 'Page Six Radio,' the actress revealed that while she received significant royalties from her later work, her early career in the '90s was marked by meager compensation. 'We built nothing, and we just did our gig,' she stated, recalling that the cast had no negotiation power during the production of the iconic teen sitcom. The shift from traditional television syndication to streaming services has drastically altered how actors are paid. with 'Saved by the Bell' now available on platforms like Peacock, Thiessen noted that the residual checks have dwindled significantly. 'I think it's dried out,' she explained, suggesting that the current distribution model doesn't compensate actors for the continued viewership of their shows.Despite the financial challenges posed by these changes, Thiessen remains active in the industry. She is currently starring in 'Coven Academy,' a recent series on Freeform, and continues to engage with her audience about the realities of woRking in Hollywood.