Nineties teen TV star unrecognisable 25 years after hit show axe – and she’s now a billionaire National

A NINETIES teen TV star looks unrecognisable 25 years after the hit show she starred in was axed.

Elena Lyons, 50, rose to fame after her role in the American sitcom USA High.

In the series, Elena played the character Lauren Fontaine.

The show was set in an American boarding school in Paris.

Elena's character stood out as the group's fashion-forward and socially savvy member.

Glam pictures on her Instagram show the star looking worlds away from how she did during her days of TV fame.

She transitioned from a short brunette bob to luxurious blonde locks and a sophisticated grown-up appearance.

Elena frequently posts snaps with her billionaire husband, Grant Cardone, 66.

One fan commented on their recent post: "Power couple."

Whilst another added: "Beautiful! You are both amazing!"

Grant is a well known businessman, public speaker, and founder and CEO of Cardone Capital.

The pair married on July 4, 2004.

Over the years, .

His 2016 book Be Obsessed or Be Average was dedicated to his "perfect woman".

At the time, he wrote: "For over twenty years I was obsessed with finding the perfect woman for me. The call was so powerful that I sold my house in La Jolla and moved to Los Angeles, believing she was there.

"I met her the first night I was in Los Angeles—and became obsessed with making her my wife from the first moment I saw her.

"Though it took Elena a while to see me for who I am, since she did she has never tried to change me.

"For thirteen years she has inspired and encouraged me. Not once has she ever said I work too much or asked me to make more time for her.

"She is an unbelievable partner and friend, an amazing wife, and a fantastic mother."

The couple have two daughters together, Sabrina, who was born in 2009 and Scarlett, born in 2011.