Laura Prepon Says She ‘Didn’t Know How To Act’ When She First Started On That ’70s Show – Looper

During a 2020 interview with CBS News, Laura Prepon discussed her initial reaction to landing the role of Donna Pinciotti on “That ’70s Show.” As it turns out, she wasn’t quite sure what she was doing with the gig. “I had no idea what I was doing when I booked ‘That ’70s Show,'” she admitted, noting that her acting ability was incredibly limited at the time. Then again, she had a certain level of confidence that she could make the part work, given how similar she and Donna are. Prepon adds, “It was a glove that I could slide right into, and it fit perfectly. That was really great for [my] first role.”

Despite a rocky start, Prepon would thrive in the Donna role and become one of the faces of “That ’70s Show” right up until the end. Her passion for the series hasn’t seemed to fade either, as evidenced by her willingness to return for “That ’90s Show” as an actress as well as a director for the final two episodes. Speaking with Us Weekly, Prepon revealed that coming back to the franchise that put her on the map was a highly emotional experience. “It’s all the same sets. When I first went there, I cried. I’m just like, ‘The nostalgia is so strong, and it was such an incredible time in my life,'” she shared.

Even with next to no professional acting experience, Laura Prepon knocked the role of Donna Pinciotti out of the park on “That ’70s Show.” Hopefully, we’ll see her give it another go once “That ’90s Show” returns for its second season.