Ashton Kutcher, along with his wife Mila Kunis, faced backlash for writing character letters in support of Danny Masterson, who was recently sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rape. The letters were not intended to question the judicial system or the jury's ruling, but were seen as insensitive and dismissive towards the victims. Chrissy Carnell Bickler, one of Masterson's accusers and an ex-girlfriend, posted a clip on Instagram from MTV's "Punked" where Kutcher made inappropriate comments about underage girls. Another resurfaced clip from 2002 showed Kutcher sharing a story about a makeout scene with Kunis when she was just 14 years old on the set of "That 70's Show." Masterson bet Kutcher to french kiss Kunis during the scene, leading to a prank that involved the police getting involved. Kutcher and Kunis did not start dating until 2012 and got married in 2015. Masterson received the maximum sentence allowed by law and will be eligible for parole in 25 and a half years. The backlash against Kutcher and Kunis stems from their support of Masterson despite the serious allegations against him. The public perceives their actions as tone-deaf and insensitive towards the victims of sexual assault. The controversy surrounding Kutcher and Kunis raises questions about accountability, the power dynamics in Hollywood, and the need for support and justice for survivors of sexual assault.
