Who Is Laura Prepon's Husband? New Details About Ben Foster
The new spouses are also parents.
Instagram Orange is the New Black's Laura Prepon and actor Ben Foster are married! They let the world know via a wedding pic posted to Instagram on Sunday. She captioned the snap: "Just Married! Thank you for all the love and support. Wishing all of us the good stuff!" This wasn't entirely unexpected as the couple was spotted at the city clerk's office in New York City getting their marriage license earlier this spring. Let's take a look at everything we know about Laura and Ben. Who Is Laura Prepon's husband?
1. They've been engaged since 2016.
Laura and Ben have been planning to tie the knot since he proposed to her in the fall of 2016.
2. They're parents — with another on the way!
Laura and Ben welcomed their daughter Ella to the world in August 2017. Soon after giving birth, Laura had to go back to work. Like many new moms she struggled with the idea of leaving her baby. In October 2019, Prepon announced she and Foster are expecting their second with the following Instagram caption: 'We are so excited to announce that our family is growing. Life is beautiful! #knockedup"
3. They've known each other since they were teens.
Although Laura and Ben started dating two years ago, the actors were both teen stars and have known each other since they were 18. He's a long time friend of Laura's That 70s Show co-star Danny Masterson.
4. They got married just in time.
Laura and Ben were spotted in New York City getting their marriage license several weeks ago. They only had 60 days to tie the knot or they'd have to get a new marriage license. The clock was ticking on the validity of their license when they decided to get married.
5. Does he share Laura's commitment to Scientology?
One of the question on everyone from Perez Hilton to Dlisted to, well, us, are wondering if Foster is a Scientologist. Laura is an out and proud member of the controversial church. Ben has been more private about his beliefs. It's largely thought Ben is a closeted Scientologist.
6. Ben used to date Robin Wright.
Not only did Ben date Sean Penn's ex-wife Robin Wright, he was engaged to her twice. The former couple was engaged for 10 months before Robin called it off in November 2014, citing their 14-year age difference and busy filming schedules as the reason. Just a couple of months later, at the 2015 Golden Globes, Robin and Ben were back together.
7. Laura wrapped season 6 of Orange is the New Black.
Soon after she had her daughter, Laura was back at work on Season 6 of her Netflix show Orange is the New Black. Filming wrapped in mid-February. There's no release date for the latest season yet, but past seasons have debuted in June or July. With no word from Netflix yet, fans are wondering if the show will drop in 2018 or if Netflix is holding it for a later release.
8. Ben has a thriving career, too.
Laura isn't the only successful actor in this couple. Ben is known for his roles in X-Men: The Last Stand, Alpha Dog, The Punisher, The Program, 3:10 to Yuma, and Hell or High Water, among other films.
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