American actress Debra Jo Rupp, popular for her role as Kitty Forman in both That ’70s Show and That ’90s Show, hasn’t had a spouse for as long as many can remember, as she has never tied a knot with anyone.
That being said, Rupp has stated that she used to date before she started her acting career.
She said, “The most shocking thing I did in the ’70s was going to Italy with my Italian boyfriend without telling anyone. It’s the same year that Elvis died.”
In That ’70s Show, Debra Jo Rupp had an on-screen spouse played by Kurtwood Smith. Given their excellent on-screen chemistry, both of them always compliment each other at every chance they get, with Kurtwood once saying Rupp is his favorite acting partner.
Debra Jo Rupp has lived a happy life regardless of her relationship status
That ’90s Show star Debra Jo Rupp was born on February 29, 1951, making her 73 years old as of now. She grew up in Boxford, Massachusetts, where she studied and graduated from Masconomet Regional High School in 1969.
In 1979, Rupp moved to New York City to pursue her passion for acting. The following year, she got her first television role in the show All My Children, where she played a topless dancer named Sheila.
She went on to make minor appearances in TV shows like Spenser: For Hire, Kate & Allie, Davis Rules, Friends, and Phenom, expanding her connections in the industry. During this time, she was busy focusing on her career and had no time for her love life.
After 18 years of hard work, Debra Jo Rupp finally got her breakout role in That ’70 Show, playing the onscreen spouse of Kurtwood Smith. Her chemistry with Smith was a very popular factor among viewers.
She cherished her castmates and kept in touch with them even years after the show ended. Regardless, even after getting so much fame, Rupp has managed to lay low when it comes to her personal life.
With the sequel, That ’90s Show, having released its second season, Rupp has been actively marketing the show, attending many interviews with her castmates. She has publicly expressed her satisfaction with returning to the show.
Debra Jo Rupp may not have had a spouse, but there is no doubt that she has been able to stay happy in her life, thanks to her lovely co-workers.
Additional Information
- On Instagram, Debra Jo Rupp has 72.5k followers, where she follows other celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Tom Hanks, and Ashton Kutcher.
- Rupp made her movie debut in ‘Big,’ a fantasy comedy-drama movie released in 1988, alongside Tom Hanks
- Rupp has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
