Where Is That 70s Show Cast Now
Remember That '70s Show? That groovy sitcom that brought us endless laughs and gave us a collective flashback to bell-bottoms and questionable hairstyles? It feels like yesterday we were hanging out in Eric's basement, right? Well, get ready to feel old (or maybe just a little wistful). Those kids are all grown up!
Let's start with the big guy, Topher Grace. He played our favorite awkward teenager, Eric Forman. After leaving Point Place, Topher did a pretty good job of not getting typecast. He's been in some big movies. Think Spider-Man 3 and Interstellar. He even did a whole movie where he played all the presidents! That's dedication. He’s also a dad now. Can you imagine him explaining his basement hangout sessions to his own kids? "So, there was this circle of friends, and we just sat around and talked... a lot."
And what about Donna Pinciotti, Eric's fiery girlfriend? Laura Prepon has been busy. She went from fiery redhead to a completely different kind of intense. She's probably best known for her role as Alex Vause in Orange Is the New Black. Talk about a glow-up! She's also a mom and has written a book about healthy living. It’s hard to picture Donna, who was mostly focused on boys and protests, suddenly giving nutritional advice. But hey, people change! Good for her.
Then there's the resident stoner, Leo. Tommy Chong. Okay, so he was already a legend before the show. But Leo brought him to a whole new generation. He's still out there, being his chill self. He pops up here and there, usually looking as cool as ever. I like to think he still occasionally gets asked if he knows where the good… uh… munchies are. It’s a legacy, you know?
Hyde! That rebellious, cool-as-ice character was played by Danny Masterson. Danny has had a varied career since leaving the Forman's garage. He's been in other TV shows and movies. More recently, his public life has been… complicated. It's a stark contrast to the carefree days of Point Place. Sometimes, you just don’t see where life takes people. It’s a bit of a bummer, really, because Hyde was so iconic.
Kitty Forman, Eric's sarcastic mom! Debra Jo Rupp. She’s still gracing our screens. She recently reprised her role as Kitty in the show's sequel, That '90s Show. So, she’s basically still the queen of the Forman household, just a decade later. Bless her heart for putting up with all those teenagers. I bet she's still got that look that can make anyone clean their room. She’s a national treasure.
And Red Forman, the endlessly exasperated dad. Kurtwood Smith. He’s also been super active. He's had roles in tons of TV shows and movies. You probably recognize his face even if you can't remember the name. He's got that unforgettable grumble. I like to imagine he still gets folks yelling "Dumbass!" at him on the street. He’d probably just sigh and say, "Whatever, man."
Jackie Burkhart, the spoiled but lovable rich girl. Mila Kunis. Where is Mila now? Everywhere! She’s a bona fide movie star. Black Swan, Friends with Benefits, Bad Moms. She’s married to Ashton Kutcher (who was on That '70s Show too, playing Kelso!). They are like the ultimate sitcom power couple. It’s wild to think that Jackie and Kelso went from sneaking around Eric's basement to being actual famous people with kids. I still kind of expect Jackie to be demanding a new designer outfit. It's hard to shake that image.
And speaking of Kelso, Ashton Kutcher. He went from the goofy, dimwitted charmer to a tech investor and producer. He’s also a dad. He’s had his own shows and is pretty much a Hollywood staple. It’s funny, isn’t it? The guy who was always getting into trouble on the show is now a successful businessman. Maybe all that time spent watching Eric's dad really paid off.
Fez! The quirky, foreign exchange student. Wilmer Valderrama. He’s been incredibly busy. He’s been in movies, TV shows, and is perhaps best known for his role as Nick Torres on NCIS. He’s also a dad. Wilmer has managed to keep a pretty low profile while still being everywhere. He's like the chameleon of Point Place. He can be Fez, he can be a special agent, he can be anything. I bet he still gets asked if he’s going to say, "I am very confused."
It's a strange thing, isn't it? These characters we grew up with are now navigating their own adult lives, far beyond the confines of that basement. Some have soared to superstardom, others have taken quieter paths, and some have faced challenges we never saw coming. But no matter what, the magic of That '70s Show lives on. They'll always be our groovy gang, forever stuck in time, right there in Point Place. And that's just fine by me.