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That ’90s Present was renewed for a second season, however Mila Kunis and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, gained’t be returning. Mila, 40, defined in a brand new interview the rationale why she and Ashton, 46, determined to not reprise their iconic roles as Jackie Burkhart and Michael Kelso, respectively.
“I imply, we did our factor, and so they launched our son within the present and that was, , [enough],” Mila instructed Leisure Tonight at PaleyFest in an interview revealed on Monday, April 22.
Season 1 of the Netflix collection premiered in January 2023 and starred a brand new gang of youngsters. The present is a by-product of That ’70s Present and focuses on the kids of the unique forged. Mila and Ashton’s characters briefly appeared in a single episode after their son, Jay Kelso, was launched.
In September 2023, Mila and Ashton’s former That ’70s Present co-star Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in jail for 2 counts of rape. On the time, Mila and Ashton confronted intensive backlash after it was found that they wrote letters to the decide in assist of Danny, 48.
In her letter, Mila described Danny’s “caring nature and talent to supply steerage” and famous that he has “been instrumental in [her] development each personally and professionally.”
“I wholeheartedly vouch for Danny Masterson’s distinctive character and the great constructive affect he has had on me and the folks round him,” Mila added in her letter.
After the general public realized of her and Ashton’s supportive letters, the spouses addressed the controversy in an apologetic Instagram video.
“We’re conscious of the ache that has been attributable to the character letters that we wrote on behalf of Danny Masterson,” Ashton started within the clip, earlier than later including that the letters “had been meant for the decide to learn and to not undermine the testimony of the victims or re-traumatize them in any method. We might by no means wish to do this. And we’re sorry, that has taken place.”
Mila additionally famous, “We assist victims. We now have accomplished this traditionally by way of our work and can proceed to take action sooner or later. The letters weren’t written to query the legitimacy of the judicial system, or the validity of the jury’s ruling. … Our coronary heart goes out to each single one who’s ever been a sufferer of sexual assault, sexual abuse or rape.”
For those who or anybody has been sexually abused, name the Nationwide Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). A educated employees member will present confidential, judgment-free assist in addition to native sources to help in therapeutic, recovering and extra.