So, there I was, binge-watching That '70s Show the other day, and it got me thinking - just how old was Wilmer Valderrama when he was playing the lovable, yet sometimes clueless, Fez? I mean, I remember him being a teenager when the show first aired, but that was 20 years ago! Could it be true that he was already in his 20s?
Alright, let's dive into the time machine and set the scene. That '70s Show premiered on August 23, 1998. Now, I know what you're thinking, "But that's like, forever ago!" And you're right, it is ancient history. But bear with me, we're on a mission here.
Now, Wilmer Valderrama, our beloved Fez, was born on January 30, 1980. So, when the show first aired, he was a whopping 18 years old. I know, I know, it's hard to believe. He looked so young, and yet, he was already an adult. Mind. Blown.
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But here's where it gets even more interesting. The show ran for eight seasons, wrapping up on May 18, 2006. That means Wilmer spent a good chunk of his 20s playing a teenager. By the time the show ended, he was 26 years old. Can you even imagine playing a high school student in your late 20s? I'm getting a crick in my neck just thinking about it.
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So, there you have it, folks. Wilmer Valderrama was in his late teens when he started playing Fez, and by the time the show ended, he was well into his 20s. It's crazy to think about, isn't it? It just goes to show that TV magic can make even the oldest of us look like we're still in high school.
Now, I don't know about you, but I'm feeling a little old right now. Maybe it's time for a That '70s Show marathon to remind myself that I'm not that old. After all, if Wilmer could play a teenager in his 20s, then surely I can still relate to these characters, right? Right?!