Laura Prepon, the beloved rising star of the late ‘90s, captivated viewers with her girl-next-door charm and undeniable on-screen presence. Decades after her colorful career, the actress is celebrating a notable milestone as she turns 46.
Famous for the iconic character in That ’70s Show as the spunky Donna Pinciotti, she has proven her versatility in acting over the course of her career.
From landing her breakthrough role, she made her film debut 25 years ago after joining as a supporting character in the 2001 musical comedy drama Southlander, led by Rory Cochrane, Rossie Harris, Beth Orton and Grammy-winning American musician Beck.
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Now, she continues to make her mark in the entertainment industry by starring in a series of notable projects, such as the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and appearing in films like the 2016 thriller The Girl on the Train.
Having built a career that has spanned over decades in television and movies, Prepon rang her 46th birthday in a subtle way.
Her Instagram updates were flooded with birthday greetings from fans. The clip featured a short Get Ready With Me video showing her transformation for a date night look.
The birthday girl stunned in an all-black ensemble, looking chic in a peplum top paired with a high waist fitted mini skirt and a leather cropped jacket.
The Are You There, Chelsea? star styled it with sheer tights, strappy heels and a black clutch.
As mentioned, fans flocked to the comment section with heartfelt birthday wishes.
“Goddess. Happy birthday, Laura,” one wrote.
“She looks beautiful. HAPPY BIRTHDAY,” a commenter said.
The same goes for another who mentioned, “I would really appreciate GRWY. I wish you a wonderful birthday. I’ll raise a glass to you.”
“46 years old where???” a follower asked, suggesting that she looked youthful for her age.
“Aging backwards,” another Instagram user echoed.
Speaking of looking youthful at mid-forties, Prepon is also into wellness.
Apart from being an actress and director, she is also a New York Times bestselling author and has released books about wellness and motherhood.
Along with integrative nutritionist Elizabeth Troy, they released a health and lifestyle guide called The Stash Plan in 2016.
She explained that her personal struggles, like health challenges and realities of motherhood, pushed her to prioritize and talk about wellness and balance in everyday life.
While fans admired her youthful beauty, she shared the secret to her timeless appearance.
“Bone broth is a huge part of what really started my healing,” she told Fox News, a topic she also explored in her book. “When you drink this, it is like the fountain of youth,” the director-actress added. “It literally is the cure-all.”
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