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Whatever Happened To .... The Cast of “That ‘70s Show”?

By Agent Bedhead | Posted Under Seriously Random Lists | Comments (50)

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In honor of Mila Kunis doing, well, anything at all but, more specifically, getting partially naked in this week’s Friends With Benefits, I figured we’d take a quick glance around at the former cast of “That ’70s Show” and see who the big winner from the series really is. A few years ago, the obvious (and regrettable) frontrunner would be Ashton Kutcher, who has now transformed himself into a Twitter star, not a movie star. And rightfully so.

So here are the highlights of the show’s major players and a brief listing of what each one of them has been doing since the show wound down in 2006. In most cases, the lists are neither lengthy nor notable. Still, let’s start off with the former frontrunner turned douche, shall we?

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Ashton Kutcher (as Michael Kelso): What Happens in Vegas; Valentine’s Day; Killers; No Strings Attached.

His Next Move: Replacing Charlie Sheen’s dubious legacy in the upcoming season of “Two and a Half Men.”

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Laura Prepon (as Donna Pinciotti): Karla; and countless one-off appearances on crappy television shows.

Her Next Move: The pilot episode of “Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea.” Damn, girl.

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Wilmer Valderrama (as Fez): Fast Food Nation; From Prada to Nada; Larry Crowne; and 22 episodes of voicing “Handy Manny.”

His Next Move: Scoping out a new barely legal girlfriend.

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Topher Grace (as Eric Forman): Spider-Man 3; Valentine’s Day; Predators; and Take Me Home Tonight.

His Next Move: Something called Coxblocker. Dude, I don’t wanna know.

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Debra Jo Rupp (as Kitty Forman): Kickin’ It Old Skool; She’s Out of My League; and 4 episodes of “As the World Turns.”

Her Next Move: Appearing in your Oedipal nightmares tonight.

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Danny Masterson (as Steven Hyde): Yes Man; Puff, Puff, Pass; and one episode of “Kim Possible.”

His Next Move: Regular scheduled auditing sessions at Scientology’s Celebrity Centre.

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Mila Kunis (as Jackie Burkhart): Forgetting Sarah Marshall; Max Payne; The Book of Eli; Date Night; Black Swan; and 154 episodes of “Family Guy.”

Her Next Move: Anything she wants. Such a shame about the Timberlake though.

So who’s the winner of the gang? Don’t make me articulate it, mates.

Agent Bedhead lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She and her little black heart can be found at Celebitchy.









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Comments

What, no love for Red?

Posted by: Lemon Poundcake at July 20, 2011 2:04 PM

(Debra Jo Rupp's) Next Move: Appearing in your Oedipal nightmares tonight.

Or wet dreams. Kitty is pretty much the epitome of MILF.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at July 20, 2011 2:06 PM

Laura Prepon deserves this until she graduates from acting school.

Posted by: sars at July 20, 2011 2:07 PM

Obviously Mila. But you left American Psycho 2: All American Girl out of her credits!

Posted by: Will at July 20, 2011 2:08 PM

Strange that Kunis is the big winner. Her 70's character was by far the least interesting of the bunch.

Posted by: dagnabbit at July 20, 2011 2:12 PM

Nah, dude. Danny Masterson is a DJ and restaurateur. He doesn't need the acting gigs.

Posted by: superasente at July 20, 2011 2:14 PM

Red was the best. I love the first few seasons of this show.

"Panties, GLORIOUS PANTIES!!!"

Posted by: Julie at July 20, 2011 2:16 PM

I'd disagree that Jackie was the least interesting character. Kelso pretty much walking gags, which is pretty often funny, but hardly a huge character. She got a whole lot better when they stopped matching her up with Kelso and she started doing more stuff with Hyde. Actually, getting Kelso away from her probably helped both of their characters out a lot.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at July 20, 2011 2:18 PM

But what I really want to know is: what's Tommy Chong doing these days?

Posted by: LEROOOY at July 20, 2011 2:18 PM

A lot of pot. And I mean a LOT.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at July 20, 2011 2:22 PM

Debra Jo Rupp is much better looking than she was on the show- she was on that ABC sitcom that was canceled and looked pretty good.

Posted by: Ashley at July 20, 2011 2:39 PM

I'm with Socrates. I would totally do Foreman's mom.

Posted by: Paultera at July 20, 2011 2:39 PM

I'm with Socrates. I would totally do Foreman's mom.
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Eric just died a little inside.

I've always felt that to be a good show, sitcoms need heart along with the laughs. It was interesting to watch Jackie change from a spoiled, selfish, vain cheerleader going out with a dimwit, to a more mature, caring, toned down girl with Hyde. He brought her down to earth, she made him care. When Eric and Donna's romance ran it's course, Jackie and Hyde picked up the slack.

Fez and Kelso were comic relief and not much more.
Season 8 should have focused on JH, but the fucked up writers put Jackie with Fez, she turns back into a shrill bitch and is passed around the circle like a joint and Hyde turns into a raging asshole. This is how the writers thank the fans for 7 years of faithful viewing.

Also, I just saw Red Forman's naked ass in Cedar Rapids. I'M BLIIIIIIIIIIIND!!!

Posted by: kirbyjay at July 20, 2011 2:52 PM

You forgot someone:

http://i.imgur.com/LzzGO.jpg

Posted by: Allen at July 20, 2011 2:57 PM

Wait, his name was "Red?"

I can't be the only person who thought it was "Rhett" all these years.

Posted by: superasente at July 20, 2011 3:04 PM

I just watched the preview for "Are you there vodka". I actually went online and found it. What was seen cannot be unseen. HOLY HELL!

Posted by: legib at July 20, 2011 3:16 PM

I thought that Topher Grace was actually quite good in In Good Company. Of course, that was back in 2004 before the show ended...

Posted by: tamatha at July 20, 2011 3:27 PM

Wait, his name was "Red?"

I can't be the only person who thought it was "Rhett" all these years.

Apparently, it was short for "Reginald". Dumbass.

Posted by: branded at July 20, 2011 3:38 PM

Damn I miss this show. I always thought it was incredibly underrated. Except for the last season... I don't acknowledge its existence.

Posted by: beckster at July 20, 2011 3:49 PM

Is it just me, or would hearing Kitty's voice in the throes of passion be like boner napalm?

Posted by: Groundloop at July 20, 2011 3:49 PM

And the fact he had red hair, dumbasser

Posted by: Nieve 'The Threadkiller Queen' at July 20, 2011 3:50 PM

Is it just me, or would hearing Kitty's voice in the throes of passion be like boner napalm?
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The one where Eric walked in on his parents having sex...

"Oh Red"

"Oh Kitty"

Oh Gawd!

Posted by: kirbyjay at July 20, 2011 4:13 PM

Posted by: AmbroseKalifornia at July 20, 2011 4:14 PM

Kitty was not the MILF mom. Donna's mom was the MILF mom.

And Red was the man.

Posted by: logan at July 20, 2011 4:15 PM

Napalm as in it would burn with a firey passion that spreads to all around it? (Ew, graphic) Then yes, I agree.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at July 20, 2011 4:15 PM

Kurtwood Smith (as Reginald "Red" Forman): Robocop; 24; and Rambo 3.

His next move: Hopefully another stern parent, or a sci-fi movie villain.

Posted by: Mortis301 at July 20, 2011 4:20 PM

Red was my favorite character.

And I had every outfit Jackie ever wore. Really. I used to watch just to point out my clothes.

Posted by: BWeaves at July 20, 2011 4:29 PM

I always really liked Topher Grace and I am quietly in his corner waiting for him to ascend.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 20, 2011 4:31 PM

Me too, Mrs. Julien , me too.

Posted by: io at July 20, 2011 4:36 PM

Danny Masterson guest-starred in an episode of White Collar with his brother Chris. They played brothers (obviously). He also had a cameo in Raising Hope as the last boyfriend of Jimmy's serial-killer one-night-stand.

Posted by: Three-nineteen at July 20, 2011 4:44 PM

@Socrates_Johnson, a burning sensation that spreads? Perhaps in a way not unlike a rash? I'll leave those MYLTF biscuits to you my friend.

Posted by: Groundloop at July 20, 2011 4:52 PM

How I Met Your Mother is not a crappy television show. Though Laura Prepon did threaten to make the episodes she appeared in crappy. She's lucky she had a great body. Otherwise I don't see why she should be cast in much.

Posted by: Dave at July 20, 2011 4:52 PM

More shows you should look at:

Beverly Hills 90210 (original series)

Melrose Place

Cosby Show

Dawson's Creek (I think you may done this one already)

Charmed

Buffy/Angel

Posted by: John W at July 20, 2011 5:03 PM

Or perhaps reprising his role as President of the Galaxy, Mortis301?

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at July 20, 2011 5:25 PM

Kitty and Red will always have work.

The rest of these folks are exactly where they deserve to be,'cept for Kuchter who has managed to worm his way into what passes for the culture of the Wal-Mart set.

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at July 20, 2011 5:30 PM

Socrates. Nice.

Posted by: superasente at July 20, 2011 5:59 PM

How in the crap did Hyde turn out to be a Scientologist? HYDE? Hyde. Hyde. His name was HIGHde! HOW?!DAMN YOU...wait...shit, whats the things bastard name...oh, XENUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!

Posted by: Nadine at July 20, 2011 6:03 PM

Born and raised I believe. I think Prepon might be one too. Leah Remini is the scientologist that surprises me. She seems so ballsy and no nonsense and yet she buys into the Xenu b.s.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 20, 2011 6:15 PM

Oh yeaaaahhhhh, he and the bro, I recall now. Still though, it blows my mind. Completely. HYDE. Hyde was my fucking hero. For like 98% of my teens.

Posted by: Nadine at July 20, 2011 6:20 PM

Don't think Prepon is still a Sci-Fly. She and Chris Masterson split up. I think that's the big benefit of breaking up with a Scientologist. You don't have to be one anymore. Just ask Nicole.

It kills me that DM is one of them. I like to think that he and Hyde are actually two different people. One is a soul-sucking cultist and the other operates a dojo of coolness.

Posted by: kirbyjay at July 20, 2011 9:32 PM

Laura Prepon as Karla Homolka: taking that role probably cursed her for life, not just her acting "career".

Posted by: harold ballard's ghost at July 20, 2011 10:57 PM

Prepon was so unforgivably wrong for going blond.

I weep for the Scientologist Mastersons. They would be so much better gay.

Kurtwood Smith got to play Frances Conroy's husband on the ever-so-doomed Love Bites a few weeks ago. He is so damned Red Forman in everything he does, even as dad to a gay son.

Posted by: Jerry at July 20, 2011 11:36 PM

WILL NOT ONE OF YOU ADDRESS THE HORROR THAT ERIC FOREMAN'S SISTER HAS BECOME?!?!?!*

*see Allen's comment above

Posted by: Smokin at July 21, 2011 12:39 AM

lump me in with the group that would totally bang Kitty. Dat voice!

Also yeah, I have a soft spot for Topher, hope he makes something of himself.

Posted by: Ben at July 21, 2011 2:02 AM

Rupp was just in a series this year. I never watched a whole episode but it led into Modern family so I typically saw the last two minutes that my DVR caught. It was canceled and rightfully so. She and the actor who played her husband were fine but the other characters were just your run of the mill annoyingly neurotic sitcom stock characters.

Posted by: Melanie at July 21, 2011 10:51 AM

Debra Jo Rupp was in "Better with You" which was just cancelled. It was a great show, much better than Happy Endings which is still on.

I'm still pissed about the cancellation!

Posted by: Jeri at July 21, 2011 3:28 PM

You could totally tell it would be Mila who'd make something of herself after That 70's Show. She started at 14 years old and was by far the funniest and most likable character in the bunch. And that's saying something considering what a b***h Jackie was.

Posted by: Jenna at July 21, 2011 3:46 PM

@kirbyjay I completely agree with everything you said about Jackie and Hyde. I will never forgive the writers for not having them end up together. Wilmer was talking about that 70's show potentially doing a reunion show. The only way that would work would be if the writers corrected the colossal mistake they made by breaking up Jackie and Hyde, and reunited them.

I still can't believe Topher Grace isn't a bigger star. I thought he would be one of the most successful members of the cast.

Posted by: Gia at July 22, 2011 4:43 AM

Harold Ballard's Ghost! HA! I just noticed that.Niiiiice.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at July 23, 2011 7:23 PM

Tommy Chong was just in an episode of Franklin & Bash. He played a judge in a case involving pot, which cracked me up because I think this was the first time I saw him in anything other than That 70s Show, and for "Leo" to be playing an anti-pot judge was just surreal.

Posted by: Tracy at July 24, 2011 2:06 PM