Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis Shock Fans with Jaw-Dropping Apology Video in Danny Masterson Rape Trial

Summary

Kutcher and Kunis clarify their letters in support of Danny Masterson, stating they were written to represent the person they knew for 25 years.

Kutcher and Kunis apologize if their letters have re-traumatized anyone and express empathy for all individuals who have experienced sexual assault or abuse, assuring their unwavering support for them.

Fans of actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis expressed their disappointment with their apparent defense of their co-star, Danny Masterson, in light of his rape trial. However, Kutcher and Kunis have now released a joint statement clarifying the intent behind their letters, which called for leniency in Masterson's trial. Masterson, who gained fame for his role as Hyde in That '70s Show, saw his career come to an end in 2017 when he was accused of sexual assault by three women. This led to his dismissal from the Netflix sitcom The Ranch and a lengthy trial, during which additional allegations surfaced against him. In September 2023, Masterson was eventually convicted of two counts of forcible rape and sentenced to 30 years to life. Following the revelation of their support for Masterson, Kutcher and Kunis took to Instagram to share a video addressing their letters to the judge. In the video, they acknowledge the pain caused to their fans and emphasize their commitment to supporting victims. They explained that they wrote the letters at the request of Masterson and his family, in an effort to depict the person they had known for 25 years.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis acknowledge the hurt caused by the character letters we wrote on behalf of Danny Masterson. We stand with and support the victims, both in our past actions and in our commitment to do so going forward.

Kutcher: Danny and his family approached us a few months ago, requesting character letters to showcase the individual we have known for 25 years. They hoped these letters would help inform the judge's decision on the sentencing.

Kunis: It should be noted that the intention behind these letters was not to challenge the integrity of the judicial system or the jury's verdict.

Kutcher: The purpose of those documents was for the judge's review and not to diminish the victims' testimony or cause any further trauma. We never intended for that to happen, and we apologize if it did.

Kunis: We extend our empathy to all individuals who have experienced sexual assault, sexual abuse, or rape.

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