Elizabeth Berkley

Elizabeth Berkley's career is marked by a unique trajectory: from teen idol to cult film icon. Her role as Jessie Spano on Saved by the Bell made her one of the most recognizable faces of 1990s television. Though Showgirls was initially a career setback, its eventual induction into the Criterion Collection and ongoing midnight screenings attest to its lasting cultural impact. She also achieved a New York Times bestseller with Ask-Elizabeth, demonstrating her ability to connect with a new generation. Her National Board of Review award for The First Wives Club highlights her ensemble work in a beloved comedy.