Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis’ Marriage Reportedly Facing New Test Over Actress’s Close Contact With Former Co-Star

Mila Kunis' continued contact with a former co-star is reportedly testing her marriage with husband, Ashton Kutcher. The Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis’ Marriage Reportedly Facing New Test Over Actress’s Close Contact With Former Co-Star first appeared on The Blast

Mila Kunis‘ continued contact with a former co-star is reportedly testing her marriage with husband, Ashton Kutcher.

The actress is said to still be in touch and “flirty” with actor Josh O’Connor, whom she starred alongside in the movie “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.”

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ marriage previously came under heavy spotlight after they publicly showed support for their former “That ’70s Show” co-star Danny Masterson.

Mila Kunis’ Closeness To Josh O’Connor Is Reportedly ‘Testing’ Ashton Kutcher’s Patience

According to In Touch, a source revealed that Kunis, her former co-star, O’Connor, got very close while filming the 2025 Netflix movie and has stayed in contact ever since.

“They have real chemistry, the kind you can’t fake,” the source stated. “You don’t really see it in the movie, but you totally see it whenever they’re in the same room, and during the entire press tour.”

The actress once branded O’Connor “a wonderful human being … a great human,” whom she loves on a “personal level.”

While the duo’s connection seems friendly, Kutcher is said not to be too happy about their closeness, with a source noting that it is “testing” his patience.

“Mila working in big Hollywood movies is important to him and something he wants to model for their kids,” the source said about the actor.

They continued, “But Ashton needs to be realistic. Of course, you’re going to make new friends and hit it off with new co-stars.”

The source further noted that O’Connor is a “safe guy” for Kunis to “flirt with,” adding that he is in a “serious long-term relationship” with Irish actress Alison Oliver.

The Couple’s Marriage Is ‘Going To Last’ As It Has Survived Serious Public Scrutiny, Source Reveals

For Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, showing support for Danny Masterson dealt a major blow to their public image.

Masterson was accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, and prior to his 30-year prison sentence, Kutcher and Kunis had sent letters of support to the court in a bid to convince the judge to be lenient with the judgment.

While they later apologized for their actions in an emotional video in 2023, it did little to dial back the intensity of the backlash against the couple, and they were forced to step away from the public spotlight for a while.

Speculation then followed about the couple possibly calling it quits on their marriage. However, an insider has now revealed that their love for each other was largely unaffected by the scandal.

“They’ve been through so much,” the source informed US Weekly about the couple. “Their marriage is going to last.”

Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis ‘Leaned On Each Other’ Amid The Scandal

A key factor in the couple remaining together amid the scandal was their decision to weather the storm as a unit.

According to the source, the duo “leaned on each other” heavily and chose to focus on their immediate family, which includes their two children, daughter, Wyatt, 11, and son, Dimitri, 9.

“They are on the same page about all the important things, especially when it comes to their kids,” the insider further remarked. “Mila was so happy when they found their way back to each other.”

The Couple Turned Heads When They Returned To The Golden Globes In January

After their long hiatus, the couple is now trying to make their way back into Hollywood. As part of that move, they made an appearance at the Golden Globe Awards in January.

The appearance was their first awards show together since 2022, when they last attended the Academy Awards as a couple.

For the event, Mila Kunis chose a classic style that featured a light-colored strapless gown with a floral design, a structured corseted bodice, and a voluminous skirt.

She opted not to wear any jewelry on her neck but did accessorize her look with diamond spray earrings. The actress also styled her brunette hair in a sleek all-back getup with a side part.

As for Ashton Kutcher, he opted for a typically tailored black tuxedo, with a matching inner shirt and bow tie.

At the event, they spent some time posing on the red carpet, and both looked to be in high spirits to be there.

Mila Kunis And Ashton Kutcher Have Appeared In New Movie Roles

Besides their public appearance, the couple has also returned to acting in new roles. On her part, Kunis recently appeared in “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” the latest installment in the Knives Out franchise.

She starred alongside Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Jeremy Renner, and Kerry Washington, and the movie went on to receive rave reviews following its debut in December 2025.

Meanwhile, Kutcher recently returned to the small screen in Ryan Murphy’s FX television series, “The Beauty.”

Prior to the series debut, sources claimed that the actor is “pinning all his hopes on his new series to put him back in the spotlight,” per the Daily Mail.

“He hopes people can forgive and forget the shameful things he’s been involved in over the years,” they added.

The insider also claimed that Kutcher is well aware that some netizens are yet to forget about the Masterson scandal, and how he was recently linked to disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

“[Kutcher] knows the Masterson and Diddy episodes are still fresh in people’s minds. He’s so nervous that he’s literally asking his buddies if they think he’ll ever be accepted again. He’s desperate to salvage his image,” the source mentioned.

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