That ’70s Show premiered in 1998 and became one of the most popular sitcoms and best TV shows about being a teenager in television history. The show featured a dynamic cast of characters, all representing different cliques seen in high school. The beautiful part of this show is that all of these characters were great friends. They shared the love for hanging out, getting high, and drinking beer. The show resonated with young viewers as well as older ones. Each character brought something to the table, and the show always had laughs from beginning to end. The show also created iconic parents, played by Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, who were completely different in all the best ways. That ‘70s Show kickstarted the careers of several of its actors including Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher.
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Fox tried to keep the momentum of the show going with That ’80s Show, but unfortunately the series failed miserably. It lacked the charm and talent conveyed from That ’70s Show, and audiences just weren’t interested. In recent news, it was announced that a spin-off entitled That ’90s Show will be premiering soon. Fans are very excited to know that Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp will be reprising their roles as Red and Kitty Forman. The series will include a new cast of teenagers who will hopefully bring back a lot of 90s nostalgia. The show will be premiering on Netflix, but there has yet to be a release date. Before then, let’s take a look at where the cast of That ’70s Show is today.
Topher Grace
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Topher Grace played the innocent and nerdy Eric Forman. He has had a long and successful career since the show, and he continues to act to this day. Grace is currently a lead actor on the ABC sitcom, Home Economics. The series has run for two seasons, and it has yet to be announced if there will be a third. Grace has also been producing television. He was an executive producer on Home Economics and will also be an executive producer on the upcoming series Treasure Squad. It has not yet been confirmed if he will reprise his role in That ’90s Show.
Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher began his acting career playing the goofy heartthrob, Michael Kelso in That ‘70s Show. Since the show, Kutcher has become an A-List actor, producer, and entrepreneur. Kutcher has invested in several technology start-ups including Neighborly and Lemonade Inc. He has been the executive producer on several television series including the recent series The Ranch and Going From Broke. As far as acting goes, Kutcher has some projects that he is working on, including James Franco’s The Long Home and Aline Brosh McKenna’s Your Place Or Mine. Kutcher is currently married to former co-star Mila Kunis.
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis, who played the spoiled Jackie Burkhart, has also become an A-list actor since the show. She also has an ongoing voice-over role as Meg Griffin on Family Guy. Kunis has recently taken more serious roles, including her acclaimed performance as a drug addict in Four Good Days. As far as other films go, Kunis will be starring in the upcoming mystery film, Luckiest Girl Alive, directed by Mike Barker. She has also been producing television. Kunis is the executive producer on two upcoming television series, Made In LA and Hunted.
Laura Prepon
Laura Prepon played Donna Pinciotti, the intelligent love interest of Eric Forman. Prepon continued to act after That ’70s Show, and she is widely known for her role of Alex Vause in Orange is the New Black. Prepon also directed three episodes of the show. As far as her personal life goes, she is married to actor Ben Foster, and currently raising three children. Although it has been rumored, there is no confirmation that Laura Prepon will be returning as Donna in That ‘90s Show.
Wilmer Valderrama
Wilmer Valderrama played the lovable foreign-exchange student, Fez, in That ’70s Show. He continued to work in film and television after the series. Currently, he has an ongoing role as Nick Torres on NCIS. Valderrama will also be taking the lead role of Zorro in the re-imagining of the Disney series Zorro, which aired in the 1950s. As far as his personal life, Valderrama got engaged to Amanda Pacheco in 2020, and the two are raising a child. In his spare time, Valderrama is an avid car collector.
Danny Masterson
Danny Masterson played the pot-smoking Steven Hyde who lived with the Formans throughout the series. His last television role was alongside Aston Kutcher on The Ranch. Masterson has sinced been charged with three counts of felony rape. The trial is still ongoing, but Masterson is currently out on bail. The actor does have a film that will be releasing soon entitled Killing Winston Jones where he will be starring alongside Richard Dreyfuss and Danny Glover. It is clear to say that Masterson will not be reprising his role as Hyde in That ’90s Show.
Kurtwood Smith
Kurtwood Smith will be forever known as Red Forman, the strict and crass father of Eric Forman. Smith has had a successful acting career before and after That ’70s Show. He will be playing David Bois in the upcoming Hulu series, The Drop Out and, as previously mentioned, he will be reprising his role as Red Forman in That ’90s Show. As far as film work goes, Smith will be acting in the upcoming film Firestarter, adapted from the Stephen King novel of the same name.
Debra Jo Rupp
Debra Jo Rupp played Kitty, the lovable and innocent mother of Eric Forman. The talented actress has continued to work in film and television since the series ended. Jo Rupp recently played dual roles in the Disney+ miniseries, Wandavision. It is clear to say that she was perfect for the role of a fictional sitcom housewife. Fans are excited that Jo Rupp will also be reprising her role as Kitty in That ’90s show. Jo Rupp also continues to work in theater and has yet to marry or have any children.
