- Born
- Birth nameLaura Helene Prepon
- Nicknames
- Pre
- Snaps
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Laura Prepon is a versatile actress, director, and NY Times bestselling author. Laura is best known for her role as Alex Vause in Netflix’s acclaimed series ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, a performance that earned her two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, as well as, Prepon portayed Donna Pinciotti in Fox’s beloved sitcom THAT ‘70s SHOW. She recently reprised her role as Donna in the spinoff THAT ‘90s SHOW, as well as directed numerous episodes of the series, including all eight episodes of its third season. Additionally, Laura directed multiple episodes of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK. She became a NY Times bestselling author with her cookbook, THE STASH PLAN, and recently became an Inventor by securing her first patent in her “PrepOn Kitchen” culinary line. Laura has an active social media following over fourteen million strong. Prepon was raised in New Jersey and resides in Nashville with her two children.
- SpouseBen Foster(May 25, 2018 - present) (filed for divorce, 2 children)
- ChildrenElla Foster
- ParentsMarjorie Prepon (Coll)Michael Prepon
- RelativesBrad Prepon(Sibling)Danielle Prepon(Sibling)Jocelyn Prepon(Sibling)Stephanie Prepon(Sibling)
- Deep, husky voice
- Is a natural redhead despite common misconception. Prepon stated in an interview that she dyed her hair black, for the role of "Alex Vause" in Orange Is the New Black (2013), to give her character the 'rockabilly look', but she is, in fact, naturally redheaded.
- Due to the seven inch height difference between her and co-star Mila Kunis on That '70s Show (1998), Laura and Mila were often filmed sitting down so that they could appear in the frame together. At other times, Mila wore platform shoes to give herself four extra inches.
- (June 3, 2018) Married her longtime boyfriend Ben Foster following nearly a 2-year-long engagement. They have 10-month-old daughter Ella together.
- Used to be a ballet dancer.
- Her last name is officially pronounced "PREE-pon".
- I'm not a sun person.
- I don't like wearing '70s clothes at all.
- I'm a Jersey girl and proud of it.
- When people 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.
- Even in real life, I'd rather hang out with guys.
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