Debra Jo Rupp was born in 1951 and grew up in Boxford, Massachusetts. In the 1980s, she landed her first role in television in All My Children. In 1988 she appeared in her first film role, in Big, starring Tom Hanks. Her other films include Sgt. Bilko (1996), Clockwatchers (1997), Senseless (1998), Reasons of the Heart (1998), Lucky 13 (2005), Shes Out of My League (2010), She Wants Me (2012), and Congratulations (2012). Her television guest appearances include Blossom (1992), Family Matters (1993), L.A. Law (1993), ER (1995), Seinfeld (1995), 7th Heaven (1997), and Law & Order: SVU (2006). Rupp also had many main roles in television, starting in 1991 on Davis Rules. She had recurring roles in Phenom (1993) and The Office (1995) as well as a main role in The Jeff Foxworthy Show in 1995, and in Friends in 1997. Following Friends, she signed on to That 70s Show in 1998, and appeared in all 8 seasons. She also starred in Better With You (2010).