Laura Helene Prepon was born on March 7, 1980, in Watchung, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Marjorie . Laura resides in New York when not filming in Los Angeles.
Hobbies include horseback riding, gymnastics, ice skating, ballet, tennis, and playing the piano.
Resides in Watchung, New Jersey, when not filming in Los Angeles.
Ranked #84 in Stuff magazines "102 Sexiest Women In The World"
Her father was from a Russian Jewish family. Her mother has Irish, English, and German ancestry.
Hated the Catholic school girl uniform she had to wear during the fifth season of "That 70s Show" .
Due to the seven inch height difference between her and co-star Mila Kunis on "That 70s Show" , 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.
Is proud of being a New Jersey native.
Said her favorite actor is probably Harrison Ford.
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" , to give her character the rockabilly look, but she is, in fact, naturally redheaded.
Named #77 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list.
Was featured as #50 in Maxim Magazines "Hot 100 of 2002" supplement.
Has attended U.F.C. shows.
Her father was an orthopedic surgeon. Her mother is a high school teacher. One of her sisters is a lawyer.
Used to be a ballet dancer.
Her last name is officially pronounced "PREE-pon".
She is the youngest of 5 children. She has 3 sisters and 1 brother.
Was a cheerleader in 8th grade.
Close friends with her "Orange Is the New Black" co-stars, Taylor Schilling and Natasha Lyonne.
Is a Scientologist.
Friends with her "That 70s Show" co-star Topher Grace , and Wilmer Valderrama.
She moved to Paris when she was 15 years old to do modeling.
In a relationship with Ben Foster and their engagement was announced on October 5, 2016. They have a daughter born in August 2017.
Returned to work a month after giving birth to her daughter in order to continue filming on "Orange Is the New Black" .
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.
My family was very unorthodox. My mother was very eccentric and amazing.
She always treated us like adults. She trusted us to have a head on our,shoulders, and thank God she did.
I know that when you take care of yourself and are happy and healthy,you are better for those around you and your environment. I also know,that many ailments can be healed with food by nourishing your body,instead of taking drugs.
I went to Milan when I was 15. I was always looking for something; I,never really felt like I belonged where I was, so I went to live,overseas.
Her performance blew me away. She completely inspired me as an actress.
Also, eating healthy and taking care of my body and my mind really make,me come alive, and seeing others doing that inspires me to stay with,it. I always feel great when I do.
