Showgirls Star Elizabeth Berkley Reflects on Career Impact

In the year 1989, a young Elizabeth Berkley, aged 15, tried out for a role in the popular TV series, Saved by the Bell.

Impressed by her talent, the producers decided to tailor a character specifically for her, giving rise to the creation of Jessie Spano.

Berkley graced television screens with her presence on the show from 1989 until 1993.

Despite her successful stint on Saved by the Bell, Berkley encountered challenges as she navigated her way from being a child star to pursuing further opportunities in Hollywood and Broadway.

A pivotal moment that marked a significant turning point in Berkley’s career trajectory was her involvement in the infamous film, Showgirls.

Reflecting on her experience portraying the character Nomi Malone in the 1995 movie, Berkley candidly shared with PEOPLE how the role not only impacted her professional journey but also left a lasting impression on her personal growth.

Expressing the profound effect of her involvement in Showgirls, Berkley admitted, “It altered me in ways…

It stood as a crucial life juncture, shaping the person I am today.”

Concluding her time on Saved by the Bell in 1992 as a 21-year-old, Berkley found herself at a crossroads, contemplating the direction her career would take