That '70s Show - Laura/Donna #14 - We Miss Our "Big Red"

varjak-golightly · 08-23-2009, 03:16 PM

Welcome to the Laura Prepon/Donna Pinciotti Appreciation thread.

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Laura Mini biography:

Known as “Big Red,” due to her 5’10” frame and naturally red hair, Laura Prepon has been a staple on the young Hollywood scene since starring in “That ‘70s Show” (Fox, 1998-2006 ) as Donna Pinciotti, the quintessential girl-next-door alongside stars, Topher Grace (Eric), Danny Masterson (Hyde) and Ashton Kutcher (Michael).

Born March 7, 1980 in Watchung, NJ to father, Michael (an orthopedic surgeon), and her mother, Marjorie (a teacher), Prepon was fifth-born in a family that included a brother, Brad and three sisters, Danielle, Jocelyn and Stephanie. Unfortunately for the tight-knit siblings, their father died in 1993 from complications during heart surgery. Prepon attended Watchung Hills Regional High School, until she caught the acting bug at age 15, deciding to quit regular school and transferred to Total Theatre Lab, a specialized theater college based in New York City. As she continued to hone her acting skills, Prepon appeared in such plays as “A Woman of Property” and Ascension Day,” as well as began to study dance – ballet, jazz and modern. Due to her striking, unique look, the aspiring actress soon began landing modeling jobs both stateside and abroad, jetting around the world to fabulous locations such as Paris and Milan. Despite the glamour of it all, Prepon grew disillusioned by the cutthroat nature of the modeling world. Laura felt that showbiz would be less competitive, so she changed careers midstream.

Prepon’s life changed forever when she sent an audition tape to the creators of “That 70's Show” – a show about teenage buddies growing up in Wisconsin during the carefree 1970s. The creators loved her, sending her a plane ticket to Los Angeles to audition one-on-one with the top contenders. Of course, Prepon won the role and was perfectly suited to playing Donna Pinciotti, the dry humored girl-next-door of the group. The show was a hit from the start, lasting eight years.

With her profile raised by the hit show, Prepon became a vital part of the new millennium’s young Hollywood scene. The ravishing redhead was ranked #50 in Maxim magazine's "Hot 100 of 2002" supplement, as well as #84 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World” that same year. She has been on TWO maxim covers as a Redhead and a blond.

Knowing her days wearing bell bottoms were limited, Prepon continued to hone her skills in films like “Karla,” (2005) Despite the sad conclusion of her sitcom’s run, Prepon had two movies slated for release in 2006 -- “Come Early Morning” starring Ashley Judd and the TV movie “Romancing the Bride.” She also spends a great deal of time promoting her passion for poker and she along with Chris and Danny have purchased partial ownership in "Cardplayer Magazine" She is also starred on a new one hour drama for ABC called "October Road" But whatever she is in we will watch cause we cant get enough Laura!

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Stats

Name: Laura Prepon
Birthday: March 7, 1980
Height: 5' 10" (1m78)
Sign: Pisces
Chinese Sign: Monkey (element: Metal)
Birthplace: Watchung, New Jersey, USA
Family: Dad- Michael (died in 1994), Mom- Marjorie, youngest of 5 children; 1 brother (Brad) and 3 sisters (Danielle, Jocelyn & Stephanie).
Occupation: Actress
Current Homes: Watchung, NJ and Los Angeles, CA
Education:Total Theater Lab, New York, New York
Hobbies: Horseback riding, gymnastics, ice skating, ballet, tennis, golf, playing piano
Favorite TV Shows: "The Larry Sanders Show", "The Simpsons", "Felicity", "Friends" & "Three's Company"
Favorite Bands: Pearl Jam, Jane's Addiction, Beastie Boys
Favorite Book: The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
Favorite Magazines: Allure, Teen People, Glamour & Mademoiselle
Food: Loves crab & bread. Doesn't eat red meat, cheese, chocolate or drink soda although she does have a weakness for Reese's peanut butter cups and the occasional Fresca. She considers eating Chinese mixed vegetables pigging out.
Favorite Restaurant: Red Lobster
Favorite Actor: Harrison Ford
Prized possession: A watch one of her sisters gave her.
Heroes: Her family.
Fantasy: To be back in Jersey.
Pet Peeves: People who touch her face or who have big egos.

Laura's Resume

Movies

That Guy (2006)
Karla (2006)
Come Early Morning (2006)
The Chosen One (2005)
Lightning Bug (2004) Star/Producer
Slackers (2002)
Southlander (2001)
The Pornographer: A Love Story (2000)

Television

October Road (2007-2008)
That 70's Show (1998-2006)
Romancing the Bride (2005)
E! Hollywood Hold'em (2005) Producer
Gap Commercial
Clean and Clear Commercial
MCI Commercial

Producer
"E! Hollywood Hold'em" (2005) TV Series (executive producer)
Lightning Bug (2004) (executive producer)

Other

Halo 2 (2004) - Video Game
Voice of Marine

"They Go On" (1997)
They Go On was an dot-com era Internet-only soap opera developed by Levi Strauss & Co. and NBC Digital Productions and streamed from NBC's website. with two lead characters introduced for the show, Chloe (played by Laura Prepon) and Zack. Chloe and Zack interacted with the viewers during the "broadcast" via an Internet forum.

Laura quotes

[nobody knows I'm] "Modest. When they meet me, they think I'm going to be outgoing, but I like things low-key. I don't like people to think I'm bragging."
"I'm a Jersey girl and proud of it"
"Free love sounds great"
"Even in real life, I'd rather hang out with guys"
"I'm the tomboy so I got to be a little butch"
"I never wear makeup. When I wear makeup on the show I take it off as soon as I can. I just like the au natural thing"
"I love Donna. She's so much like me- trusting and honest."

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links
Laura Prepon IMDB
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AskMen.com - Laura Prepon

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varjak-golightly · 08-23-2009, 03:19 PM

I edited parts in the OP (I hope you don't mind) to reflect that October Road is no more and Court's username change

Pickle-weasel! · 08-23-2009, 04:04 PM

TFTNT!

Under her resume is also says October Road (2007-present) you can change that to 2008, and you could take out the part that says OR is on Monday because obviously, it's not,

(I mean if you wanted you could get rid of the whole little blurb about OR since it is in her resume, but that's up to you)

blue winter roses · 08-23-2009, 04:11 PM

I really like this title. I wish she would dye her hair back to red too.

varjak-golightly · 08-23-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pickle-weasel! (View Post)

TFTNT!

Under her resume is also says October Road (2007-present) you can change that to 2008, and you could take out the part that says OR is on Monday because obviously, it's not,

(I mean if you wanted you could get rid of the whole little blurb about OR since it is in her resume, but that's up to you)

No problem

Done - I wasn't sure if OR was still airing at that time or not on repeat, it hasn't been seen in Aus.

jackiehydelover · 08-23-2009, 05:36 PM

TFTNT

Rachel2091 · 08-23-2009, 05:37 PM

Thanks for the new thread!

martha(brucas&jeyton) · 08-23-2009, 06:27 PM

Thanks for the new thread

Oh yes can I be added to the supporters list, please?

jackiehydelover · 08-23-2009, 07:53 PM

Adding you now:

martha(brucas&jeyton) · 08-23-2009, 08:48 PM

Thank you very much Christina

Rachel2091 · 08-28-2009, 05:22 PM

I really want her to be in a new project!

otherwise · 08-28-2009, 06:33 PM

Me too. I haven't seen her in anything for ages.

retro physical · 08-29-2009, 09:56 AM

I saw some movie where she got caught using a vibrator...

jackiehydelover · 08-29-2009, 05:00 PM

What movie was this????

retro physical · 08-29-2009, 05:17 PM

Slackers, maybe?

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