Topher Grace Wasn’t The Only That ’70s Show Character To Wear A Wig
Topher Grace wasn't the only one on That '70s Show to secretly wear a wig.
During its prime, That ’70s Show was a force on TV, and it turned its young stars into household names. Among those stars was none other than Topher Grace, who, after lucking his way onto the show, departed early for new beginnings on the big screen
It’s no secret that Grace had to use wigs while he was on the show, and that others had to dye their hair, but there was another star that had to use wigs, as well. Let’s take a look and see who else had to use a wig while on That ’70s Show.
Topher Grace Has Enjoyed A Stellar Career Since That ’70s Show
Having a successful career in both film and television to his credit, Topher Grace is an actor that millions of fans are familiar with.
Grace didn’t set his sights on acting professionally early on, but once an opportunity presented itself, the man was all over it.
According to the man himself, “I had a weird origin story where I was in a high school play, and I was really only in that because I sprained my ankle and I couldn’t be on the tennis team. I was at a boarding school in New Hampshire and the girl who did the sets, her parents were big-time Hollywood producers and produced That ’70s Show and Third Rock From the Sun.”
Grace nailed his audition process, and soon enough, he was off and running in Hollywood.
Since then, he has put together an impressive career, that has seen him act in blockbuster hits like Spider-Man 3, as well as appear on shows like Workaholics and more.
Grace has had many triumphs, but his biggest claim to fame is thanks to a ’90s show.
‘That ’70s Show’ Was His Big Break Back In 1998
In 1998, That ’70s Show made its official debut on the small screen, and it was able to secure a loyal audience in no time. It was a fantastic mix of nostalgia and relatable comedy, and the show developed into one of the biggest hits of its era.
Grace was cast as the lead on the show, and he was a major reason why it became such a success. Sure, characters like Fez and Kelso were far more popular, but there was a lot to like about Grace’s Eric Forman, as well as his hilarious parents.
Ultimately, That ’70s Show ran for 8 seasons and 200 episodes. Grace departed the show before its final season, but he made a brief return to help round things out, and bring the show to a satisfying conclusion.
As of now, the actor is set to reprise his iconic sitcom role in the upcoming That ’90s Show, which is set to follow his daughter, Leia, and her time visiting her grandparents in Wisconsin.
Grace was the perfect pick to play Eric on the show, as he not only acted the part, but he looked the part, as well. In true Hollywood fashion, a little help was needed to get the look just right.
Debra Jo Rupp Also Wore A Wig On That ’70s Show
During season one of the show, everything was kept natural with Topher Grace and his appearance. However, as the seasons progressed, some help was needed to get Grace’s look just right.
According to IMDb, “In season one, Topher Grace (Eric) and Debra Jo Rupp (Kitty) styled their natural hair, but due to it getting damaged from all of the heat and the amount of time it took, they wore wigs for the other seasons.”
That’s right, Topher Grace and Debra Jo Rupp were both in need of some wigs, and this was employed during the remained of their time on the show.
In an interview, Grace also opened up about using a wig in later seasons thanks to film work.
“The last two years I did, because of film work. Once we realized how great the wig worked, I was kicking myself. I’d had the ‘fro for five years,” he said.
There is a photo of Rupp and a bunch of wigs posted on this blog, and it paints a small, but accurate picture of the type of work that went into bringing each character to life on the show.
The next time that you watch That ’70s Show, take a moment to appreciate the makeup and costume work that went into each character. This will likely come into play for That ’90s Show, which is set to hit Netflix in the future.
