Key takeaways:
- Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis submitted letters to the court in support of their former co-star Danny Masterson, who was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting two women.
- Kunis and Kutcher described Masterson in their letters as an “outstanding older brother figure,” a “dedicated and loyal” husband, and a “role model”.
- Kunis and Kutcher have released a statement expressing regret for their actions and acknowledging the pain their words have caused.
Former “That ’70s Show” actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have come under fire after submitting letters to the court in support of their former co-star Danny Masterson, who was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting two women at his Hollywood Hills home two decades ago.
Kunis and Kutcher described Masterson in their letters as an “outstanding older brother figure,” a “dedicated and loyal” husband, and a “role model” who had “nothing but a positive influence” on Kutcher.
The letters have been met with criticism from one of the victims, who tweeted on Thursday that Kutcher and Kunis had written letters asking the judge for leniency in the sentencing.
In response to the backlash, Kunis and Kutcher have released a statement saying they are “aware of the pain” their character letters defending Masterson caused, and that their intent was not to re-traumatize the victims or undermine the verdict.
The sentencing of Masterson has been a long and difficult process for all involved, and the controversy surrounding Kunis and Kutcher’s letters has only added to the complexity of the situation. While the two actors have expressed regret for their actions, it remains to be seen how their words will be received by the victims and the public at large.
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