Elizabeth Berkley Lauren

Elizabeth Berkley Lauren is an American actress, author, and advocate whose career spans television, film, and theater. Berkley Lauren is best known for playing Jessie Spano in the "Saved by the Bell" television franchise and Nomi Malone in the film "Showgirls." She portrayed Jessie, a member of the friend group in "Saved by the Bell," for four seasons, 75 episodes, and two television movies: "Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style" and "Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas."

Following her television breakthrough, Berkley Lauren built a diverse career across multiple platforms. She had supporting roles in the box office hits "The First Wives Club" and "Any Given Sunday," as well as in "The Curse of the Jade Scorpion" and "Roger Dodger." On television, she played Julia Winston in "CSI: Miami," Kelly Wentworth in "The L Word," and Shannon Titus in "Titus." Her stage work includes appearances opposite Eddie Izzard in Peter Hall's West End production of "Lenny," the Broadway comedic play "Sly Fox," and the Off-Broadway production of "Hurlyburly."

Berkley Lauren reprised the role of Jessie Spano in the "Saved by the Bell" reboot on Peacock, where she also served as a producer. She guest starred in an episode of Ryan Murphy's Hulu series "All's Fair" and made a cameo in the sci-fi thriller "Shell." She has also participated in a tour for the anniversary of "Showgirls."

Beyond her acting career, Berkley Lauren has focused on advocacy for young women. She founded Ask Elizabeth, a not-for-profit organization that includes self-esteem workshops in schools and youth organizations, a digital platform, and her book "Ask Elizabeth," published by Penguin, which appeared on The New York Times best-seller list. She has also toured with Oprah and contributed as a guest columnist for O Magazine. Berkley Lauren's work in entertainment and advocacy continues to resonate with audiences and support the empowerment of young women.