That ‘70s Show: Here's Why Laurie Forman Was Recast...
2023/09/27

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Actress Christina Moore took over the role of Laurie Forman from Lisa Robin Kelly during That '70s Show season 6 and many still wonder why. The That '70s Show Laurie character was the older sister of Eric (Topher Grace) and the daughter of Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp). Laurie came off as extremely manipulative, and her parents didn't have the highest expectations of their daughter, but it was clear she was Red's favorite.

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Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) was one of Laurie's many secret flings, despite Kelso dating Jackie (Mila Kunis).

But although she was involved in many plot points, in the middle of That '70s Show season 3, Laurie seemingly disappeared. Laurie actor Lisa Robin Kelly was then written out of That '70s Show cast when her character went off to beauty school. Thanks to her time on the sitcom, Kelly was getting more roles such as Charmed, Jawbreaker, and Clubland.

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But why Laurie was recast has a more tragic backstory.

Laurie Was Recast Due To Lisa Robin Kelly's Personal Struggles

Lisa Robin Kelly was set to return for the following season, but sadly, she suffered the tragic loss of a child, which allegedly increased her use of alcohol and substances - the crux of the rumors regarding her exit from That '70s Show.

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