Leah Remini ( born June 15 , 1970 ) is an American actress , best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the sitcom The King Of Queens . Leah Marie Remini ( born June 15 , 1970 ) is an American actress and model . She is best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens and as Stacey Carosi on the NBC sitcom Saved by the Bell .