Fans were stunned when they saw actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar at the Critics Choice Awards. The former teen heartthrob, best known for playing Zack Morris in Saved by the Bell, looked almost unrecognizable. Many were amazed at how much he had changed since his time on the hit ’90s show.
Despite the transformation, the actor carried himself with confidence at the event. His new dapper look was entirely different from the playful, laid-back teenager fans remember from the show. While some barely recognized him at first, others were excited to see him back in the spotlight.
Zack Morris from ‘Saved by the Bell’ looks unrecognizable
Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s appearance at the Critics Choice Awards was a major topic of discussion. Fans who grew up watching Saved by the Bell remember him as the blonde-haired, smooth-talking Zack Morris. With his floppy hairstyle and mischievous charm, he became one of the most recognizable teen actors of the 90s. At the event, however, he looked completely different.
Now 50, Gosselaar has traded his blonde locks for slicked-back dark hair and designer stubble. His dark hair and facial stubble gave him a more mature and sophisticated look. Dressed in a white tuxedo with a black bow tie, he gave off a James Bond-like appearance. While some fans were shocked by the change, many appreciated his stylish transformation.
“Saved by the Bell” was loved by teenagers
Saved by the Bell first aired in 1989 and quickly became a beloved high school comedy. The show followed the lives of Zack Morris, A.C. Slater (Mario Lopez), Screech Powers (Dustin Diamond), and their classmates at Bayside High School. The series was loved by teenagers.
Gosselaar played Zack Morris, the charming and mischievous main character who often broke the fourth wall. The show’s success led to multiple spin-offs, including Saved by the Bell: The College Years and a 2020 reboot. In the reboot, Zack was portrayed as the Governor of California, married to his high school sweetheart, Kelly Kapowski.