Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis‘ date night at a Backstreet Boys concert has stirred up more criticism than praise. A fan-recorded clip of their public display of affection went viral, drawing waves of criticism online. While the video, posted by a fan, was meant to highlight a sweet celebrity encounter, many viewers saw a very different story.
Forced and Cringe?
The fan-recorded video from a Backstreet Boys concert at the Sphere in Las Vegas shows the couple dancing and laughing. The fan who posted the video captioned it, “Ashton Kutcher and the ever-lovely Mila Kunis were behind us at the Backstreet Boys show at the Sphere tonight. They stole the show on this one with a little fun. They were both gracious to the crowd and fans around them.” However, the comment section told a very different story, with many netizens accusing the couple of staging the moment to clean up their public image after months of scrutiny.
One commenter questioned, “THIS is the best their PR team could come up with?” Another wrote that the couple was “so cringe.” Many felt the moment was disingenuous, with one person remarking, “This feels forced and not natural, read their energy especially Aston’s 😂.” Others referenced their past controversies, specifically their support for Danny Masterson, with one commenter writing, “Putting a performance for the world 🙄.” Some even compared them to other low-key celebrity couples, while others saw the display as calculated damage control.
Ongoing Scrutiny and Rumors
This backlash comes at a time when the couple has been under intense public scrutiny, with divorce rumors and resurfaced controversies fueling speculation about their marriage. In September 2024, Kutcher and Kunis were spotted enjoying solo outings with their children, sparking divorce rumors. Adding fuel to the fire, a video clip of Kutcher from an earlier interview resurfaced in which he shares a cryptic story about attending one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ famous “wild” parties. The remark seemed troubling to some, given the serious allegations against Combs, leading some to speculate whether Kunis was distancing herself from Kutcher.
Rumors about their marriage continued to swirl on social media platforms, with some users claiming that Kunis was moving out of their shared home. Though unverified, these claims have gained traction. Others have connected Kutcher’s close ties to Combs in the ’90s to the current controversies, wondering if this past association could have played a role in the rumored split. Some speculated that Kunis may have been aware of Kutcher’s involvement in past controversies and is now distancing herself only because the public spotlight is growing.
Ultimately, what was meant to be a lighthearted date night only deepened public doubt. For Kutcher and Kunis, the backlash highlights how difficult it is to win back trust once the public turns critical.