Elizabeth Berkley is an accomplished actress who has appeared on television, in film and on Broadway. She recently recurred on CSI: Miani for two seasons and her numerous other credits include Any Given Sunday and The First Wives Club. She is still recognized for her starring role in the teen hit comedy Saved By the Bell, which thanks to television syndication has made her an admired favorite amogst a whole new generation of teen girls. Now Elizabeth is making connections with her big sister-style of communication with these girls through Ask Elizabeth, her not-for-profit organization that includes self-esteem workshops, and a thriving website that have tranlated into a nationwide movement. This journey has inspired Ask Elizabeth, her first book for teen girls. She was a featured contributor on Oprah.com, bridging the communication gap between mothers and daughters. Elizabeth is married to artist Greg Lauren. They divide their time between New York City and Los Angeles.

Paul Verhoeven is the director of successful films such as Turks fruit (1973), Soldier of Orange (1977), The fourth man (1983), Robocop (1987), Basic Instinct (1992), Starship Troopers (1997) and Black Book (2006).