Mila Kunis heads out to dinner in Los Angeles amid controversy after she and husband Ashton Kutcher praised convicted rapist Danny Masterson in letters to the court

• The 40-year-old actress was pictured heading to Los Angeles eatery The Nice Guy.
• She and Kutcher came under fire last month for sharing letters of support for their That ’70s Show co-star over his sentencing.
• The couple is trying to keep a low profile due to fears it will damage their careers.

Mila Kunis was photographed heading to dinner Tuesday at Los Angeles eatery The Nice Guy, weeks after she and husband Ashton Kutcher were criticized for writing letters of support to convicted rapist Danny Masterson.

The 40-year-old actress, who stepped out with Kutcher, 45, in Los Angeles last week, wore a long-sleeved brown cashmere sweater, wide-leg jeans and black boots during the weeknight outing.

The Ukraine-born Chernivtsi beauty swept her long dark brown locks back, accessorized with earrings and a necklace and carried her phone.

Last month, Kunis and Kutcher came under fire for sharing letters of support for their That ’70s Show co-star and “begging the judge for leniency” following a trial in which Masterson was found guilty of kidnapping two women and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment. .

Following the backlash, insiders said they were concerned that “all this damage” could harm their careers and have since shared an apology video, while Kutcher has stepped down as chairman of his anti-child sexual abuse organization .

Latest: Mila Kunis, 40, was photographed heading to dinner Tuesday at Los Angeles eatery The Nice Guy, weeks after she and husband Ashton Kutcher, 45, were criticized for writing letters of support to convicted rapist Danny Masterson. 47 years old.

The couple reportedly wanted to stay out of the spotlight for the foreseeable future in the hope that people would “forget” about the scandal they were involved in.

The backlash has also led to their own relationship being called into question, with many highlighting that the Ted actress, now 40, was just 14 when she was cast on That ’70s Show alongside then-19-year-old actor.

The couple, who married in 2015 and have two daughters, are said to have received a “saving grace” on Fox’s Family Guy (Mila voices Meg) that will help them financially during the crisis.

“They legitimately feel they are being cancelled,” a source exclusively told DailyMail.com. “Ashton was looking forward to a low-key weekend of watching football and hanging out with his fantasy football teams.

“With all the people bashing them, it’s not going away anytime soon and they feel it. They hope that over time people will forget or move on from their criticism.

“But for now, they expect the damage from all of this to impact future film and television work.”

They continued: “One saving grace from a financial perspective. Mila’s voice work will continue on Family Guy and will stay with her forever. The cast and crew of Family Guy will support her.”

Kutcher faced new scrutiny as old videos of his past alleged problematic behavior surfaced after Masterson was convicted of sexually assaulting two women in 2003.

In fear: Ashton and Mila featured on ‘That ’70s Show’ feel they’re about to be canceled after supporting co-star Danny Masterson

Under fire: The couple have come under scrutiny in recent weeks – after it was revealed they supported That ’70s Show co-star and convicted rapist Danny Masterson.

One video coming into the spotlight again comes from an episode of MTV’s Punk’d and shows Kutcher, 25, making questionable comments about Hilary Duff when she was just 15 years old.

“She’s one of those girls we all look forward to when they turn 18. Along with the Olsen twins,” he said.

The insider added that Kutcher knows the comment “hasn’t aged well.”

Kutcher “understands people calling him out for his comment about the Olsen Twins and Hilary Duff,” the source said. “It hasn’t aged very well.

“This wave that hit them because of this contradiction is not interesting to deal with; they try to hide and survive it as best as possible. They’re not going to be around much anytime soon.”

Amid the backlash, Kutcher resigned from the anti-child sexual abuse organization he founded called Thorne.

In a letter written to the organization’s board announcing his resignation, Kutcher called his and Kunis’ involvement in the Masterson case an “error in judgment.”

“Victims of sexual assault have historically been silenced, and the statement I submitted is yet another painful example of the questioning of victims who are brave enough to share their experiences,” Kutcher said.

“After my wife and I spent several days listening, personally reflecting, learning and talking with survivors, as well as Thorn employees and management, I decided that the most responsible thing for me to do would be to step down as Chairman of the Board, almost immediately. .

“I cannot allow my error in judgment to detract from our efforts and the children we serve.”

The celebrity couple’s relationship has also recently been called into question, with a former That ’70s Show producer telling DailyMail.com that the couple were “crazy about each other” and were “flirty” on set, but Kutcher knew his “boundaries” and waited. until Kunis is of age to make a move.

“Everyone who worked on the show saw the first signs that Ashton and Mila were crazy about each other,” they said. “But as for the rumors that something happened between Mila and Ashton before she turned 18… if that’s true, then they kept it a secret.

“They were flirty, but they were co-stars, and Mila was incredibly mature for her age. Ashton knew where the line was, and so did Danny.”

They added that the couple always acted professionally and that the flirting seemed innocent, insisting that the actress seemed more like a “little sister” to the other actors than anything else.

Their comments come after a clip from Rosie O’Donnell’s talk show in 2002 resurfaced, in which Mila admitted she was “really scared” about having to kiss her older co-star for the show.

She said it happened in the first week of filming, when she was just 14 years old, and described herself as a “little girl” who had never kissed anyone on the lips before.

Kutcher then revealed that he and Danny made a “little side bet” on the kiss, in which Danny offered him $10 to “French kiss her.”

“I’m thinking, ‘This is a little illegal, right?’ – Kutcher said, hinting at Mila’s young age.

Despite this, Kutcher said he agreed to the bet and ended up kissing Mila, but she told the talk show host it was just a kiss, saying: “He never put his tongue in my mouth.”

Speaking about the kiss, a source told DailyMail.com: “This kiss was scripted and they are actors.

“Ashton was wary of it and eventually realized it was just a scene and he was just an actor.”

They added that despite all the attention swirling around the show, “there will be an investigation” into everyone involved, but no one was worried about it because there was “nothing to hide.”

“It appears that there will be an investigation involving the crew and people who worked on the series,” they said.

“But everyone will probably cooperate because there is nothing to hide.”

Kunis and Kutcher officially began dating in 2012, six years after the show ended. They got married in 2015 and have two children.

In their letters to the court, obtained by DailyMail.com, the couple spoke highly of Masterson, saying he always “treated people with decency, equality and generosity.”

“He is an extraordinarily honest and driven man,” Ashton wrote in his letter to the judge.

“In 25 years of relationship, I don’t remember him lying to me. He taught me to be direct and deal with problems in life and relationships directly, solve them and move forward.”

In her address, Kunis said she “sincerely” vouches for Masterson’s “exceptional character” and the “tremendous positive impact” he has on those around him, including her.

Kunis said Masterson is an “outstanding role model” and noted his strength in abstaining from drugs.

“His commitment to avoiding all substances inspired not only me, but countless others in our circle,” she said.

“Danny’s persistence in promoting a drug-free lifestyle has been a guiding light in my journey through the world of entertainment and has helped me prioritize my well-being and focus on making responsible decisions.

Masterson was found guilty of two counts of rape back in May and was sentenced to 30 years in prison last month.

After Kunis and Kutcher’s letters were made public, they faced an onslaught of criticism from people around the world, including other stars – and even one of Danny’s victims.

The woman, whose name has not been released, called their letters “incredibly offensive and hurtful.”

“I hope they learn radical responsibility and the importance of educating themselves to take control of their privilege,” she said.

The couple then apologized, posting a short video on their social media accounts in which they insisted they “support victims.”

Kutcher said: “We recognize the pain caused by the character letters we wrote on behalf of Danny Masterson.

“We stand with the victims,” Kunis added. “We have achieved this historically through our work and will continue to do so in the future.”