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90s TV pin-up unrecognisable as she shops in LA – can you guess who she is?

She recently spoke about her teen fame

A TV star looked worlds away from her glamorous Hollywood fame on a trip to the shops this week.

Her recent sighting will no doubt leave fans nostalgic for the golden era of ’90s television.

Tiffani Thiessen grocery shopping in Los Angeles.
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A former teen idol has been spotted out in LACredit: The Mega Agency
Tiffani Thiessen grocery shopping.
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The telly icon was seen at the shopsCredit: The Mega Agency
Tiffani Thiessen pushing a shopping cart in a parking lot.
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The 90s pin-up blended into the crowd yesterday in LACredit: The Mega Agency

People of a certain age will remember the mom-of-two as the fresh-faced, stylish teen idol of the decade.

Yesterday she blended effortlessly into the everyday crowd in LA, wearing minimal makeup and casual clothes.

Dressed in a burgundy hoodie, black leggings, and a baseball cap, she pushed a cart filled with groceries while keeping a low profile.

The actress in question is of course the legendary Tiffani Thiessen who is best known for her role as Kelly Kapowski in Saved by the Bell.

Since her Saved by the Bell days, she has continued to work in Hollywood, starring in shows like Beverly Hills, 90210 and White Collar, while also building a successful career in the culinary world.

She has released two cook books and most recently one titled Here We Go Again, about how to turn leftovers into tasty new meals.

She’s also previously spoken out about how she shed 45lbs and baby weight after having children through healthy eating.

Tiffani notably joined Beverly Hills, 90210 following Shannen's infamous firing in 1994.

Her character, Valerie Malone, served as a "replacement" for Shannen's character, Brenda Walsh.

The Saved By The Bell star now spends her weekends now enjoying some family time.

She can be seen hitting the beach with her husband Brady Smith, and the duo's two children, daughter Harper and son Holt.

Brady, 53, is also an actor, best known for appearing on several TV shows, including ER, Charmed, The Mentalist, White Collar, Criminal Minds, and Alexa & Katie.

He also recently published a children's book, Maxwell Dark: Nightmare Hunter, which Tiffani on her Instagram.

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Tiffani recently discussed her former time on Beverly Hills, 90210 during an interview last year.

She admitted to  that she was "nervous" about joining the cast, and "didn't really know what to expect."

Meet the cast of Beverly Hills, 90210

Beverly Hills, 90210, ran from 1990 to 2000, and only had four actors who appeared as main characters in all 10 seasons.

Jennie Garth - Kelly Taylor, main character Seasons 1 to 10

Ian Ziering - Steve Sanders, main character Seasons 1 to 10

Brian Austin Green - David Silver, main character Seasons 1 to 10

Tori Spelling - Donna Martin, main character Seasons 1 to 10

Jason Priestley - Brandon Walsh, main character Seasons 1 to 9

Luke Perry - Dylan McKay, main character Seasons 1 to 6 & 8 to 9

Gabrielle Carteris - Andrea Zuckerman, main character Seasons 1 to 5

Carol Potter - Cindy Walsh, main character Seasons 1 to 5

James Eckhouse - Jim Walsh, main character Seasons 1 to 5

Shannen Doherty - Brenda Walsh, main character Seasons 1 to 4

Douglas Emerson - Scott Scanlon, main character Season 1

Tiffani-Amber Thiessen - Valerie Malone, main character Seasons 5 to 9

Mark Damon Espinoza - Jesse Vasquez, main character Season 5

Joe E Tata - Nat Bussichio, main character Seasons 6 to 10

Kathleen Robertson - Clare Arnold, main character Seasons 6 to 7

Jamie Walters - Ray Pruit, main character Season 6

Vincent Young - Noah Hunter, main character Seasons 8 to 10

Hilary Swank - Carly Reynolds, main character Season 8

Lindsay Price - Janet Sosna, main character Seasons 9 to 10

Daniel Cosgrove - Matt Durning, main character Seasons 9 to 10

Vanessa Marcil - Gina Kincaid, main character Seasons 9 to 10

“I was coming on to a show that was already established," she told the magazine.

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"Now, granted, I came from a show that I had that was very established as well," she added.

"But it’s like joining a friend group that has been friends for a long time and you’re the new one."

Tiffani Thiessen as Kelly Kapowski in Saved by the Bell.
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The actress pictured in Saved By The BellCredit: Getty
a woman in a bikini is squatting on a rock near a river
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Tiffani Thiessen as Kelly Kapowski strikes a pose during season 3 of Saved by the BellCredit: Getty
Tiffani Thiessen at Variety's TV FYC Fest.
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Tiffani attended Variety’s TV FYC Fest at 1 Hotel West Hollywood in June last yearCredit: Getty
a family poses on a green carpet in front of a disney zombies 2 poster
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Tiffani Thiessen, Brady Smith, and their kids, Holt and Harper Smith, attend a screening of the Disney Channel movie, Zombies 2, on January 25, 2020, in Burbank, CaliforniaCredit: Getty
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