Who Is Tiffani Thiessen's Husband? All About Brady Smith

Mar. 15, 2025

Tiffani Thiessen and Brady Smith at SiriusXM Studios in 2019.Photo:Steven Ferdman/Getty

Steven Ferdman/Getty

Tiffani Thiessen and Brady Smith have been married since 2005, and their near two-decade relationship is stronger than ever.

Even though Smith claims to be smitten with theSaved By The Bellstarlet, he insisted that Thiessen actually made the first move. Admittedly, Smith arranged their first date, but Thiessen took it from there.

“Obviously I wanted to kiss her, but I wasn’t gonna be that dude that tries to kiss on the first date. But then she leaned in and laid one on me,” Smith toldYahoo. “And I don’t even remember the drive home."

At the time, Smith had never seen the show that his future wife was famous for starring in, as she told PEOPLE in February 2025. “He hadnever watched the show. Not one episode,” she said.

So, who is Tiffani Thiessen’s husband? Here’s everything to know about Brady Smith and his relationship with the actress.

Smith works as an actor

Brady Smith and Tiffani Thiessen at the Build Series to discuss Youre Missing It! in 2019.Dominik Bindl/Getty

Dominik Bindl/Getty

Thiessen is easily recognized from her iconic roles onSaved By The Bell,Beverly Hills 90210,A Killer Among Friendsand more, but Smith is also an actor.

He has appeared in shows likeCSI Vegas,It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,Parks and Recreationand others.

In fact, the husband and wife even appeared togetherin an episode ofWhite Collarin 2011.

He has an artistic side

Tiffani Thiessen and husband Brady Smith at the premiere of It in 2017.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Before getting into acting, Smith put his other artistic skills to use.

In an interview withThe Jason Wright Show,Smith revealed that before moving to Los Angeles, he started an illustration and design company called Brady Smith Creative in Houston, Texas.

In addition, he began showing his personal paintings in local galleries and restaurants for seven years before packing things up and moving to L.A. to give an acting career a real shot.

He created a thoughtful proposal

Brady Smith and Tiffani-Amber Thiessen.Rebecca Sapp/WireImage

Rebecca Sapp/WireImage

“I made a book, and I called itThe Tiffani & Brady Chronicles,” Smith toldYahoo!. “Each page was trips we’ve taken, stuff that we had done together, special sweet moments. And then on the last page, I drew myself down on one knee proposing. And then when she got to that page, she looked up and I got down on one knee and proposed."

Thiessen and Smith wed in 2005

Brady Smith and Tiffani Thiessen during the T-Mobile Limited Edition Sidekick II Launch.Chris Polk/FilmMagic

Chris Polk/FilmMagic

On July 9, 2005,theBeverly Hills 90210alum married Smithat a private estate in Montecito, California.

The day was so special that 15 years later Thiessen and Smith recreated the celebration in their backyard.

They share two kids

Tiffani Thiessen, Brady Smith, children Holt Fisher Smith, and Harper Renn Smith at the premiere of ‘The Secret Life Of Pets 2’.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

The pair share two kids, a daughter, Harper, and a son, Holt.

PEOPLE featured the family’s unconventional holiday cardin 2022. The front of the card highlighted a goofy picture of the family of four, while the back featured a small blurb about each member.

Under Harper, the blurb detailed that she “started a new school this fall” and is “a whiz at making friendship bracelets which came in handy with all the new friends she has made.”

Holt’s blurb offered similar info. “Holt has been hunting frogs and setting small fires in our neighbor’s yard. Boy, this kid has spunk,” it read.

They wrote a book together

Brady Smith and Tiffani Theissen at a book signing event for their book Youre Missing It in 2019.Michael Tullberg/Getty

Michael Tullberg/Getty

In 2019, Thiessen and Smith put their creative energies together and co-authored a children’s book, titledYou’re Missing It.

Inspiration for the book came from the couple’s real life, when Thiessen noticed that her husband was spending too much time focused on his phone rather than their children.

“That’s a conversation that’s probably very much in the forefront in many households these days, and it’s definitely been one of ours,“Thiessen toldUSA Todayin 2019.

They prioritize family time

Tiffani Thiessen and Brady Smith with their kids, Harper and Holt.Tiffani Thiessen Instagram

Tiffani Thiessen Instagram

“Dinner time is sacred, special. There’s no electronics. We sit down and we’re like, ‘How was your day?’ This is time to catch up and communicate,” Smith explained toYahoo Lifestyle. “We think technology is a wonderful thing. Sometimes it’s too much.”

He’s a thoughtful gift giver

Brady Smith and Tiffani Thiessen at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

In addition to being an attentive father, Smith has proven himself an exceptional gift giver.

“My husband swung it out of the park a few years ago,” the author and host once toldPage Six Style.

The actress added that she loved the gift so much that she has encouraged Smith to give it to her again and again.

source: people.com