What is Laura Prepon’s Net Worth?
Laura Prepon, an American actress, has a net worth of $12 million. She is best known for her role as Donna Pinciotti in the Fox sitcom “That 70s Show”. Prepon is also recognized for her portrayal of Alex Vause in the Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black”. Her acting credits include the short-lived ABC drama “October Road”, as well as voice work in animated TV shows like “American Dad!” and “King of the Hill”.
Following “That 70s Show”, Prepon appeared in various television series such as “How I Met Your Mother”, “Medium”, and “Castle”. She played the lead role of Chelsea in the short-lived sitcom drama “Are You There, Chelsea?” based on Chelsea Handler’s book “Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea”.
Early Life and Education
Laura Prepon was born in Watchung, New Jersey on March 7, 1980. She was the youngest of five children born to Marjorie and Michael Prepon. Her mother was a high school teacher who loved to cook while her father was an orthopedic surgeon. Unfortunately, Prepon’s father died when she was only 13 years old while undergoing heart surgery at the age of 49.
Prepon attended Watchung Hills Regional High School and later studied at the Total Theatre Lab in New York City.
Laura Prepon’s Career Highlights
Laura Prepon began her career in theater, appearing in plays and theater productions while studying in New York at Total Theatre Lab. In 1998, she landed her breakthrough role as Donna on the Fox sitcom “That ’70s Show,” which ran from 1998 to 2006. Prepon also attended film school during this time and worked on other projects, including the 2005 thriller “Karla.”
Prepon continued to act in various films and TV shows, including “October Road” and “How I Met Your Mother.” She also began branching out into other roles, such as executive producing and directing. In 2012, she landed the role of Alex Vause in the Netflix series “Orange is the New Black.”
Prepon also published a book on health and wellness, “The Stash Plan,” in 2016 and directed an episode of “Orange is the New Black” in 2017. Throughout her career, Prepon has received recognition and accolades for her work, including being named one of the sexiest women in the world by “Stuff” magazine and making “Maxim” magazine’s “Hot 100.”
Laura Prepon’s Relationships and Family
Laura Prepon dated Christopher Masterson, her “That ’70s Show” co-star’s brother, from 1999 to 2007. After their breakup, she dated Scott Michael Foster for several years before announcing their split in 2013. Prepon then began dating actor Ben Foster, and they announced the birth of their daughter, Ella, in August of 2017. The couple got engaged and married in 2018. In 2019, Prepon announced that they were expecting a second child, and she gave birth to a son in February of 2020.
Laura Prepon’s Real Estate Investment
Laura Prepon purchased a home in Los Angeles, California for $2.3 million in May 2008.
In October 2018, she listed the property for sale at a price of $3.65 million.
After negotiations, she accepted an offer of $3.18 million in March 2019.
