Hollywood relationships are basically built under a microscope, even the most solid couples aren’t immune to a little behind-the-scenes tension. And this time, the spotlight is on Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, a pair fans have long viewed as one of the industry’s more grounded love stories. But according to recent chatter, things might not be entirely smooth when it comes to Kunis’ latest California co-star connection.
Insiders are claiming Ashton Kutcher isn’t exactly thrilled about Mila Kunis maintaining a friendly relationship with her Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery co-star, Josh O’Connor. And while nothing scandalous has been confirmed, the vibe being described is complicated, per In Touch.
According to one source, “[Kunis and O’Connor] have real chemistry, the kind you can’t fake.” That’s the kind of thing that will instantly get people talking, especially when it’s paired with claims that their connection was noticeable not just on set, but throughout press appearances as well. Apparently, it’s one of those situations where even if it doesn’t fully translate on screen, the off-screen dynamic raises eyebrows.
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O’Connor is reportedly in a committed relationship with actress Alison Oliver. So, from an outsider’s perspective, this all falls firmly into the “friendly co-stars who get along really well” category. Still, that doesn’t necessarily make things easier if you’re the spouse watching it unfold.
Kutcher, according to insiders, is trying to keep things in check and not overreact. But that doesn’t mean he’s completely unbothered. The same source suggested he’s making an effort to stay cool, especially since he has his own ambitions to focus on namely, a surprising reported interest in landing a role as the next James Bond. It’s a lofty goal (and historically unlikely, given the franchise’s casting trends), but hey, stranger things have happened in California.
What makes this situation even more layered is the couple’s recent history. Kutcher and Kunis have largely stayed out of the spotlight following backlash tied to their public support of former co-star Danny Masterson. After Masterson’s conviction, the couple faced heavy criticism for writing letters advocating for leniency, something they later addressed publicly.
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In their apology, they clarified, “The letters were not written to question the legitimacy of the judicial system or the validity of the jury’s ruling,” and added, “They were intended for the judge to read and not to undermine the testimony of the victims or retraumatize them in any way. We would never want to do that. We’re sorry if that has been the case.”
Of course, it’s worth remembering that Kutcher and Kunis have a long history together. They first met as teenagers on That ‘70s Show, playing an on-again, off-again couple long before real life caught up with fiction. Years later, they reconnected, built a family, and became one of those rare California celebrity pairings that actually seemed to last.
So is this just a case of harmless jealousy mixed with Hollywood rumor mill energy? Probably. However, even the smallest spark can turn into a full-blown headline when it comes to celebrities.
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