Kitty Forman
| Kitty Forman | |
|---|---|
| That '70s Show character | |
| First appearance | "That '70s Pilot" (episode 1.01) |
| Last appearance | "That '70s Finale" (episode 8.22) |
| Created by | Mark Brazill |
| Portrayed by |
Debra Jo Rupp Ashley Peldon (Teenage Kitty) |
| Information | |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation |
Housewife Nurse |
| Family | Burt Sigurdson (father, deceased) Bea Sigurdson (mother) Paula Sigurdson (sister) |
| Spouse(s) | Red Forman |
| Significant other(s) | Archie Andrews (ex-boyfriend) Red Forman (husband) |
| Children |
Laurie Forman (daughter, with Red) Eric Forman (son, with Red) |
| Relatives | Albert Forman (father-in-law, deceased) Bernice Forman (mother-in-law, deceased) Marty Forman (brother-in-law) Jerry Forman (brother-in-law) Fez (former son-in-law) Penny Sigurdson (niece) |
| Nationality | American |
Katherine Anne "Kitty" Forman (née Sigurdson) is a fictional character on the Fox Network's That '70s Show, portrayed by comic actress Debra Jo Rupp. Kitty is a nurse but sometimes takes a break from her career to make peace in the family. She also has a very recognizable laugh (an accident on Debra Jo Rupp's part) and a fondness for square dancing. Kitty is in very many ways a typical 1970s wife and mother, putting her family first and always trying to smooth over the many conflicts within her household, although her efforts often fail. She is an unofficial foster mother to the entire group and is a source of comfort and advice for them all.
Kitty is Eric and Laurie Forman's mother and the wife of Red Forman: a cheerful, sunny, sweet-natured typical housewife with a much happier, gentler personality as opposed to that displayed by her ill-tempered, wisecracking husband Red. She virtually always treats those around her sweetly and kindly and shows far more respect for the teenagers than Red does. She tries to encourage group activity, sociability and teamwork in those around her (particularly Red or anyone showing reluctance to do so at the time), and normally is seen with a smile on her face. She also harbors a love of square-dancing and overflows with powerful maternal instinct, doting on her children and always on the search for something else to nurture, such as her beloved pet dachshund Schatzi. However, Kitty also possesses a darker side; when antagonized, she has been known to be provoked into using profanity strong enough to be censored out, albeit otherwise she seldom raises her voice to other people. She also smoked frequently for a period of time before deciding to quit the habit, although when stressed she has been shown to relapse, even taking a cigarette from one of the teenagers when desperate. (This was because actress Debra Jo Rupp had tried to quit the habit in real life).
Unlike Red, Kitty enjoys having young people around her house. In regards to her children, she plays favorites with Laurie and Eric. She thinks of Laurie as a screw-up and says she loves her "because I have to". She often tries to get through to Laurie, but most of the time has no luck and gives up. To her, Eric is her baby and she fears losing him to Donna, so she often babies him and is overprotective. Upon hearing of Eric losing his virginity (episode "The Parents Find Out") she stays in bed, depressed and angry at Donna, only leaving bed when Eric reminds her that he needs Kitty to protect him from Red. For a time, she is sad that her children are growing up and expresses a desire for another baby, episode "Baby Fever", which Red is not happy about. She only resolves not having a baby when Red reminded her of grandchildren, which he has also forgotten. She proceeds to ask both Laurie and Eric about having kids, and decides that she isn't excited for Laurie's children and can't wait for Eric's. When Eric and Donna announce that they are moving to Madison at the end of season five, Kitty suffers a nervous breakdown, exacerbated by Red's support of the plan. Later, when Eric plans to go to Africa in season seven, Kitty tries to sabotage his efforts by withholding food and information on immunizations. After he leaves at the start of season eight, Kitty briefly tries marijuana.
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