How old the stars of 'That '70s Show' were compared to their characters' ages

Olivia SinghAug 23, 2023, 17:53 IST

Clockwise from top: Topher Grace as Eric, Wilmer Valderrama as Fez, Lisa Robin Kelly as Laurie, Ashton Kutcher as Kelso, Mila Kunis as Jackie, Danny Masterson as Hyde, and Laura Prepon as Donna and on "That '70s Show."Fox Image Collection via Getty Images

"That '70s Show" premiered on Fox in August 1998 and ended in May 2006 after eight seasons.
The sitcom centered on a group of teens living in Point Place, Wisconsin during the 1970s.

Topher Grace starred as Eric Forman, a teen from Point Place, Wisconsin.

Topher Grace as Eric on the series premiere of "That '70s Show."Fox

Grace was 20 years old when the sitcom premiered.

Topher Grace at the 1999 Kid's Choice Awards.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc

Laura Prepon played Donna Pinciotti, Eric's childhood friend who was older than him by a month.

Laura Prepon as Donna on the series premiere of "That '70s Show."Fox

Prepon was 18 at the start of season one.

Laura Prepon at the 1998 Primetime Emmys.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Mila Kunis portrayed Jackie Burkhart, a rich and bossy girl who was younger than the rest of the gang.

Mila Kunis as Jackie on season one, episode two of "That '70s Show."Fox

Kunis, then 15, famously lied about her age during the audition process.

Mila Kunis in January 1999.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Ashton Kutcher played another teen named Michael Kelso, more commonly referred to as Kelso.

Ashton Kutcher as Kelso on the series premiere of "That '70s Show."Fox

Kutcher was 20, just a few years older than his character.

Ashton Kutcher at the premiere of "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer" in November 1998.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Danny Masterson played Steven Hyde, known as Hyde, the group's rebel.

Danny Masterson as Hyde on the series premiere of "That '70s Show."Fox

At 22, Masterson was the oldest of the core group of actors.

Danny Masterson in January 1999.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Wilmer Valderrama starred as Fez, a foreign-exchange student at Point Place High School.

Wilmer Valderrama as Fez on the series premiere of "That '70s Show."Fox

Valderrama was 18 at the beginning of the series.

Wilmer Valderrama at the 1998 Primetime Emmys.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Lisa Robin Kelly played Eric's older sister named Laurie.

Lisa Robin Kelly as Laurie on season one, episode two of "That '70s Show."Fox

Kelly was 28 years old in real life.

Lisa Robin Kelly in a cast photo for "That '70s Show."Fox Image Collection via Getty Images

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