- WATCH: Disturbing footage! “I had no choice, I had to kiss every man on the show,” said young Mila Kunis in an interview.
The recent sentencing of “That 70s Show” actor Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison has pulled back the curtain on an unsettling chapter in Tinseltown—a chapter that reveals the exploitation of teen and minor-aged actors.
Imagine being just 14 years old and thrust into the limelight of Hollywood, only to find yourself the subject of an outrageous bet involving a French kiss.
This nightmarish scenario was Mila Kunis’ reality during her time on “That 70s Show.” In a 2002 interview on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” Kunis and her co-star, Ashton Kutcher, unearthed a dark secret that had remained hidden for years.
The shocking revelation stems from a distasteful bet orchestrated by Danny Masterson, a fellow cast member on the popular show. Masterson challenged Kutcher with a mere $10 wager to “French kiss” a 14-year-old Kunis during the production.
The On-Screen Couple’s Uncomfortable Start
The resurfaced interview, making waves on social media platforms, particularly on X, formerly known as Twitter, has ignited a storm of disbelief and outrage.
In it, Ashton Kutcher, who was 19 at the time, and Mila Kunis, aged just 14, discuss their roles as Michael Kelso and Jackie Burkhart—a couple on “That 70s Show.”
Early on in the show, the young actors were informed that they would be engaging in “making out” scenes, raising ethical concerns due to Kunis’s underage status.
Kutcher quipped, “And I’m like thinking this is slightly illegal, right,” highlighting the discomfort that arose from the situation.
Kunis then dropped the bombshell: a $10 bet between Masterson and Kutcher regarding the on-screen kiss.
She recalled her fear, stating, “It was like the first week; I was a 14-year-old little girl, and I was extremely scared for my life.”
Masterson’s words, “Dude, I’ll give you $10 if you French kiss her,” added a disturbing layer to the narrative. Kutcher, in an attempt to downplay the severity of the situation, chimed in, asserting that Kunis had made it sound worse than it was.
Kutcher even revealed that Masterson had upped the stakes, betting $20 that he “wouldn’t do it.”
Kunis firmly asserted that Kutcher’s attempt to French kiss her never succeeded, and she was vigilant in not letting it happen. She clarified, “He never got his tongue in my mouth,” even when O’Donnell inquired whether she had used her teeth to thwart Kutcher’s advances.
A Social Media Outcry and Hollywood’s Response
The interview clip’s resurgence on social media has sparked widespread outrage, with users expressing disgust over the bet, especially considering Kunis’s age at the time. Some social media posts have not minced words, condemning the actions of those involved.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, now a married couple and influential figures in the entertainment industry, have faced backlash for writing letters to the court in support of Danny Masterson, pleading for leniency in his sentencing.
In response to the controversy, the couple posted an apology video, with Kutcher emphasizing that their intentions were never to undermine the testimony of the victims or retraumatize them. Kunis added her heartfelt sentiments, expressing sympathy for all victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, or rape.
The shocking incident involving Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, and Danny Masterson shines a harsh spotlight on the exploitation of teen and minor-aged actors in Hollywood.
It underscores the responsibility of producers, writers, and executives in safeguarding the well-being of young talents pursuing their dreams in the glitzy world of entertainment.
The Daily Netizen 