Kelly Kapowski Birthday Gift to Chris Paul Goes Viral, Tiffani Thiessen Named 'First Love'
Chris Paul shared a very special birthday gift centered in the beloved '90's sitcom "Saved By the Bell" on Instagram this week that has gone viral.
The 29-year-old Los Angeles Clippers star celebrated his birthday back in May, but on June 3, the point guard shared a very special birthday gift received in the past. Paul's Instagram post harkened back to the early '90's with a personalized photo of Kelly Kapowski of "Saved By the Bell." The popular character was portrayed by actress Tiffani Thiessen, who wrote the NBA star a special message many years ago.
"Chris, Happy Birthday my dear," the actress wrote before signing her name to the now-famous photo, which featured the starlet wearing a tight floral top paired with large earrings and feathery hair.
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In the caption of Instagram post, Paul revealed that Thiessen's character on "Saved By the Bell" was his "first love."
"This is easily one of the best Bday gifts I've ever received in my 29yrs on this Earth," the NBA star wrote. "#KellyKapowski #My1stLove #WeWereTogether #SheJustDidntKnowIt #CuzImSavedByTheBell"
Paul's post has made waves online with fans of both the basketball star as well as "Saved By the Bell," and even Thiessen caught wind of the flattering post.
"I'm blushing," the actress wrote after reposting Paul's photo. "Hope you have an amazing birthday."
Thiessen portrayed Kelly Kapowski on "Saved By the Bell" alongside Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley, among others. The beloved series ran from 1989 to 1993. Paul's birthday keepsake arose just months after Thiessen celebrated her own birthday marking 40. The actress shared a slew of photos along the celebrations that took place in Mexico in January.
"Today I am 40," Thiessen posted to Twitter.
"Birthday vaca w/ friends," the actress later added, along with photos taken from her birthday festivities. One photo posted to Instagram featured the beach at sunset, while another post revealed the outdoor party décor of Thiessen's party.
Meanwhile, the Clippers were eliminated from the playoff by the Thunder, but Paul's mood is surely heightened after sharing the keepsake birthday present.
