Lisa Robin Kelly, born on May 5, 1970, began her acting career at the tender age of 21 with a guest appearance on the popular sitcom Married... with Children in 1992. She continued to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry by guest-starring in numerous hit television shows, including Murphy Brown, The X-Files, Sisters, and Silk Stalkings.
Throughout the 1990s, Kelly appeared in a string of straight-to-video and television movies, gradually building her portfolio and gaining recognition within the industry. Her breakthrough role came at the age of 28 when she landed the part of Laurie Forman, the promiscuous older sister of Eric Forman, on the iconic sitcom That '70s Show in 1998.
Kelly's portrayal of Laurie earned her a spot on Maxim's TV's "Best Nymphos" list, solidifying her status as a minor celebrity. During the first two years of the show, she enjoyed a period of relative success, with increased output and mild publicity. One of her notable film appearances during this time was in the high-profile movie Jawbreaker in 1999.
However, Kelly's personal struggles began to take a toll on her career during the filming of the third season of That '70s Show. She developed drug problems, which ultimately led to her being fired from the show. Her character Laurie was written out of the series, with the explanation that she was attending beauty school.
Kelly briefly returned to the show in its fifth season, but her appearances were limited to a few episodes. She was eventually replaced by Christina Moore, as her character's storyline had reached a critical point. Fox claimed that Kelly's departure was a mutual decision, while her co-star Wilmer Valderrama stated that she wanted to explore other creative opportunities.
In a surprising turn of events, Kelly revealed that she had been clean for two years, and her agent confirmed this statement. Since her departure from That '70s Show, Kelly has only had one notable credit to her name, the 2005 film The Food Chain: A Hollywood Scarytale.
