Just 11 Throwback Pics of Mario Lopez from His Early Days — as He Turns 51 Today!

Mar. 15, 2025

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Me & Fergie, a couple of 10 year olds at a luncheon

Mario Lopez/Instagram

It may be hard to believe, butMario Lopezis 51!

In his private life, the double-dimpled hunk is happily married to wifeCourtney Lopez, whom he wed in 2012. The two share three children — Gia, 14, Dominic, 11, and Santino, 5.

Below, check out these 11 throwback photos of Mario Lopez as the actor celebrates his birthday on Oct. 10.

01of 11A Star on the RiseMario Lopez.DisneyOne of Mario Lopez’s earlier gigs was starring on Disney’sKids Incorporated, which aired on the network from 1984 to 1993.

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A Star on the Rise

Mario Lopez.Disney

Mario Lopez

Disney

One of Mario Lopez’s earlier gigs was starring on Disney’sKids Incorporated, which aired on the network from 1984 to 1993.

02of 11Throwing It Way BackMario Lopez and Fergie.Mario Lopez/InstagramWhile there, he also crossed paths with another future megastar, Fergie. In 2022, Lopez posted thisdeep-cut throwbackof the two of them from their days on the show.

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Throwing It Way Back

Mario Lopez and Fergie.Mario Lopez/Instagram

Me & Fergie, a couple of 10 year olds at a luncheon

While there, he also crossed paths with another future megastar, Fergie. In 2022, Lopez posted thisdeep-cut throwbackof the two of them from their days on the show.

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The Golden Years

Mario Lopez on Golden Girls.Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

THE GOLDEN GIRLS – “Dorothy’s Prized Pupil” Episode 21 – Pictured: (l-r) Rue McClanahan as Blanche Devereaux, Bea Arthur as Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak, Mario Lopez as Mario

Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

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The ‘Saved By the Bell’ Days

Mario Lopez on ‘Saved By the Bell’.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank

SAVED BY THE BELL – “School Song” Episode 24 – Air Date 11/28/1992 – Pictured: (l-r) Mario Lopez as A.C. Slater, Dustin Diamond as Screech Powers, Leanna Creel as Tori Scott, Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Zack Morris, Lark Voorhies as Lisa Turtle

Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank

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Getting Cleaned Up

Mario Lopez in 1991.Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

SAVED BY THE BELL – “No Hope with Dope” Episode 21 – Air Date 11/30/1991 – Pictured: Mario Lopez

06of 11Savoring the MomentMario Lopez as A.C. Slater.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyHey, Preppy: Could this shirtbeany more ’90s?

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Savoring the Moment

Mario Lopez as A.C. Slater.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

SAVED BY THE BELL – Season 4 – Pictured: Mario Lopez as A.C. Slater

Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Hey, Preppy: Could this shirtbeany more ’90s?

07of 11Ladies' ManYoung Mario Lopez.Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo BankCurls on fleek, million dollar smile, dimples on display and killer arms. No wonder the girls were obsessed with him!

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Ladies' Man

Young Mario Lopez.Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank

SAVED BY THE BELL – Season 1 – Pictured: Mario Lopez as A.C. Slater –

Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank

Curls on fleek, million dollar smile, dimples on display and killer arms. No wonder the girls were obsessed with him!

08of 11In His Modeling EraMario Lopez.Ron Wolfson/GettyLopez struck a pose for famed photographer Ron Wolfson back in 1990.

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In His Modeling Era

Mario Lopez.Ron Wolfson/Getty

Mario Lopez in a private photo shoot at Ron Wolfson’s Studio on June, 17, 1990 in Studio City

Ron Wolfson/Getty

Lopez struck a pose for famed photographer Ron Wolfson back in 1990.

09of 11Game FaceMario Lopez in 2003.Ron Davis/GettyA smolder that would make Tyra Banks proud.

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Game Face

Mario Lopez in 2003.Ron Davis/Getty

Mario Lopez poses for a portrait circa 2003 in Los Angeles

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A smolder that would make Tyra Banks proud.

10of 11Hitting the RunwayMario Lopez in 2007.Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via GettyIn 2007, Lopez took his talents to the runway and walked at the 6th Annual GM Ten Event.

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Hitting the Runway

Mario Lopez in 2007.Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty

Mario Lopez attends The 6th Annual GM TEN Event - Fashion Show at Paramount Studios

Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty

In 2007, Lopez took his talents to the runway and walked at the 6th Annual GM Ten Event.

11of 11In His Correspondent EraMario Lopez with Adriana Lima.KMazur/WireImageThough he started off acting, Lopez has worked steadily as an entertainment correspondent for nearly two decades now. Above, the birthday boy is pictured interviewing Adriana Lima ahead of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2002.

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In His Correspondent Era

Mario Lopez with Adriana Lima.KMazur/WireImage

Mario Lopez interviews Adriana Lima

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Though he started off acting, Lopez has worked steadily as an entertainment correspondent for nearly two decades now. Above, the birthday boy is pictured interviewing Adriana Lima ahead of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2002.

source: people.com