Skip to player
Skip to main content
Skip to footer
Search
Connect
Watch fullscreen
1
Bookmark
Share
Add to Playlist
Report
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Apologize After Writing Danny Masterson Letters
DHLTV
Follow
9/12/2023
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Apologize After Writing Danny Masterson Letters
Category
✨
People
Transcript
Display full video transcript
00:00
"They were intended for the judge to read and not to undermine the testimony of the
00:04
victims or re-traumatize them in any way.
00:07
We would never want to do that.
00:10
We're sorry if that has taken place."
00:12
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis issuing an apology after writing letters in support of Danny
00:18
Masterson ahead of his rape case sentencing.
00:21
The couple shared a video to Instagram Saturday after facing high public criticism over the
00:26
letters for their former That '70s Show co-star, in which they called him a "role
00:32
model with exceptional character," written in hopes of persuading the Los Angeles Superior
00:37
Court judge to show mercy to the disgraced actor.
00:41
"We are aware of the pain that has been caused by the character letters that we wrote
00:47
on behalf of Danny Masterson.
00:48
A couple months ago, Danny's family reached out to us and they asked us to write character
00:54
letters to represent the person that we knew for 25 years so that the judge could take
00:59
that into full consideration relative to the sentencing."
01:03
While they explain why they participated in written defense of Danny, Ashton and Mila
01:08
go on to clarify their intentions behind it.
01:11
"The letters were not written to question the legitimacy of the judicial system or the
01:16
validity of the jury's ruling."
01:18
"They were intended for the judge to read and not to undermine the testimony of the
01:24
victims or re-traumatize them in any way.
01:26
We would never want to do that.
01:29
We're sorry if that has taken place."
01:31
The stars also make it a point to show their alliance with victims of abuse.
01:35
"We support victims.
01:38
We have done this historically through our work and will continue to do so in the future.
01:42
Our heart goes out to every single person who's ever been a victim of sexual assault,
01:47
sexual abuse or rape."
01:49
Ashton and Mila weren't the only ones in Hollywood to step forward on behalf of Danny.
01:54
Actors Deborah Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith, who famously portrayed Kitty in Red Foreman
01:59
on That '70s Show, also wrote letters to the judge, along with Danny's longtime friend
02:05
Giovanni Ribisi and William Baldwin, whose wife, Chyna Phillips, is the sister of Danny's
02:11
wife Bijou Phillips.
02:14
In May, Danny was convicted of two counts of forcible rape against two women, which
02:19
happened at his Hollywood Hills home in the early 2000s.
02:22
"This was a long time coming.
02:25
Regardless of how long ago it happened, these crimes were committed.
02:29
There's a person responsible.
02:31
He needs to be held accountable."
02:33
And last week, the actor was ultimately sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.
02:38
"I've gotten to know the victims in this case quite well over the years.
02:45
And I can tell you they're strong.
02:53
We're committed to making sure that justice gets served.
02:57
And today they got it."
02:58
At the time, a spokesperson for the L.A. County Sheriff's Department told ET, Danny's been
03:03
housed in a single-man cell, with safety checks conducted approximately every 30 minutes.
03:10
"We're going to get him out of there.
03:11
We're going to get him out of there."
03:12
"We're going to get him out of there."
03:13
"We're going to get him out of there."
03:13
"We're going to get him out of there."
03:14
"We're going to get him out of there."
03:14
(upbeat music)
03:16
you
Recommended
0:58
|
Up next
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis speak out about their letters supporting rapist Danny Masterson
The Independent
9/9/2023
1:09
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Slammed Online for Danny Masterson Support Letters
What's Trending
9/8/2023
1:40
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Apologize For Letters in Support of Danny Masterson | THR News Video
The Hollywood Reporter
9/11/2023
1:35
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Slammed By Danny Masterson Accuser
What's Trending
9/11/2023
1:00
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologise for Danny Masterson support letters
Australian Community Media
9/11/2023
2:33
Mila Kunis And Ashton Kutcher's Relationship and Their Kids
Hollywood Life
11/4/2022
7:21
Matt Rife RAVES About Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis
DHLTV
7/3/2023
3:05
Ashton Kutcher SHUTS DOWN Matt Rife's Dream to Date Mila Kunis
DHLTV
6/7/2023
2:06
Mila Kunis Reveals She and Ashton Kutcher Met Children NAMED After Them E! News
DHLTV
4/26/2024
0:48
Ashton Kutcher’s Wife Mila Kunis & Ex-demi Moore Unite For Supe Bowl Commercial
Hollywood Life
1/25/2022
1:41
Ashton Kutcher Supports Wife Mila Kunis’ Native Country Amid Russian Invasion
US Weekly
2/28/2022
0:49
Mila Kunis Called Out Ashton Kutcher for His Behavior During His Marriage to Demi Moore
Instyle
2/3/2023
1:26
Inside Ashton Kutcher-Mila Kunis Wedding
CineStars
3/2/2016
0:40
Ashton Kutcher Reflects On ‘Painful’ Loss When Ex-wife Demi Moore Suffered Late-term Miscarriage
Hollywood Life
2/1/2023
1:46
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher still feel 'very young'
Bang Showbiz Extra
10/9/2024
1:30
Ashton Kutcher explains why he was ‘p***ed’ when ex-wife Demi Moore published memoir
The Independent
2/1/2023
1:16
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher 'always had a little spark' even before they started dating
National World - BANG
1/23/2023
0:45
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis' Relationship Timeline
People
8/23/2023
3:56
“Siblings Fighting Over Mom’s Diet Try This Peace-Making Meal Strategy”
WORLD ENTERTAIMENT CHANNEL
6 days ago
3:48
“What Not to Say About Food to a Senior in Pain 🍽️ (And What Actually Helps)”
WORLD ENTERTAIMENT CHANNEL
6 days ago
3:59
“Why Aging Parents Refuse Healthy Food 🍲 Psychology Tips to Help with Love”
WORLD ENTERTAIMENT CHANNEL
7/31/2025
5:23
The Book Of Henry P 03
EisseDonald5294
1/11/2018
20:04
The Book Of Eli P 03
EisseDonald5294
1/10/2018
59:10
The Book Of Eli P 01
EisseDonald5294
1/9/2018
19:46
’90 Day Fiancé’_ Darcey’s ADVICE To Tigerlily & Adnan
DHLTV
5 days ago