Tiffani Thiessen's Husband: 'Saved by the Bell' Star's Marriage to Brady Smith Is a Hollywood Rarity
Tiffani Thiessen's husband is Brady Smith, and the couple has been married for over 17 years. They currently share two kids, and their marriage has been going strong despite being in the entertainment industry.
Tiffani Thiessen is an actress who got her big break when she joined the cast of "Saved by the Bell." The show targeted at kids and teens first premiered in August 1989.
The actress first appeared in its fourth season, which was broadcast a month later, and she soon became one of the most iconic teen stars of the 1990s.
Tiffani Thiessen and Brady Smith at the SiriusXM Studios on May 1, 2019, in New York | Source: Getty Images
After starring in "Saved by the Bell," Tiffani went on to star in other movies and series such as "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Buried Secrets," "White Collar," "Sweet Dreams," and more.
Despite having a successful career and being in the public eye, she learned how to keep her personal life private. The actress also turned her passion for cooking into shows and enjoys being a wife and a mother.
Tiffani Thiessen's Husband, Brady Smith, Is Also an Actor
Tiffani's husband, Brady, is also in the same industry as she is, and he started his career in the early 2000s. He is known for his roles in "Charmed," "My Ex Life," "Parks and Recreation," "Alexa & Katie," and more.
In addition to being an actor, he has written several scripts, such as "The Long Lunch" and "Meet My Valentine." In 2013, he added directing to his résumé when he directed his script, "The Long Lunch."
In 2019, he co-authored a book with his wife. The book "You're Missing It" is a cautionary tale for parents. He was also the book's illustrator. Tiffani wrote on Instagram:
"Our very first children's book! 'You're Missing It' is a reminder of the moments we miss when we are often glued to our phones."
Tiffani Thiessen Made the First Move In Their Relationship
Tiffani met Brady on a set through Jennie Garth, her then-best friend. She and Jennie had starred in "Beverly Hills, 90210." Jennie knew Brady when she starred alongside him in "What I Like About You."
After Tiffani and Brady's meeting, she gave him her phone number and waited for him to call. For their first date, they went to a Moroccan restaurant that served 18 courses.
Even though he wanted to kiss her, he didn't, but Tiffani made the first move on him. Brady said:
"She leaned in and laid one on me, and I don't even remember the drive home."
Tiffani revealed that he swept her off her feet. They soon started dating and attended the 2004 Bangkok International Film Festival together.
Tiffani and Brady Raise Two Adorable Kids Together
The couple married on July 9, 2005, and welcomed their first daughter, Harper Renn Smith, in Los Angeles on June 15, 2010. They had their son, Holt Fisher Smith, five years later, on July 1, 2015.
Two years after their son's arrival, the couple announced they were done having kids. Tiffani remarked that being a mother had its ups and downs and felt like a roller coaster.
During the quarantine in 2020, Tiffani spent more time with her kids as they would take frequent walks around their neighborhood or work out at home.
She also revealed that her look-alike daughter loved to bake and play around with tie-dye. They would usually bake sweets together, with Harper eating them afterward.
Tiffani and Brady's Marriage Is Still Going Strong after All These Years
Tiffani Thiessen and Brady have been together for over 17 years. For their 15th anniversary, she recreated a home version of their wedding day. She also celebrated their anniversary on Instagram and wrote:
"Today @bradysmithhere and I celebrated 15 years of marriage. What an accomplishment that is. I could not feel more blessed or fortunate to be experiencing life next to you babe. Thru thick and thin... we are a team (sic)."
The actress also called him her biggest cheerleader and mentioned how much she adored him while proclaiming her love for him.
In an interview where Tiffani Thiessen talked about the secret to her long-lasting marriage, she said:
"My husband and I have this wonderful relationship, and humor has a lot to do with it, communication, all those things I feel that are so, so important."
She revealed that she came from a family where marriage worked as her grandparents were married for over six decades while her parents had been married for over four decades.
Tiffani also revealed that she and her family loved spending time together. During the quarantine in 2020, they spent time at their family's cabin to enjoy the outdoors away from the city.
Tiffani and Brady are not the only Hollywood couples enjoying a long-lasting marriage. Singer and songwriter Pink has been married for over 15 years, while actor Matthew Modine has been married for over 40 years.