As the ongoing scandal involving Sean "Diddy" Combs unfolds, actor Ashton Kutcher and his wife Mila Kunis are reportedly contemplating a move to Europe. According to sources and various media reports, the couple seeks distance from the legal storm surrounding their former friend. Diddy, currently detained and awaiting trial, faces charges related to sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy-all of which he has denied by pleading not guilty.
Ashton Kutcher's name surfaced due to what the Daily Mail described as "close associations" and the actor's past appearances at Diddy's gatherings. Citing an insider, In Touch Weekly reported that Kutcher fears Diddy might try to implicate celebrity acquaintances to reduce his own legal jeopardy. "Ashton's so exasperated that once again he's being dragged through the mud because of his past associations," the source told In Touch Weekly. The insider added, "Ashton absolutely regrets his friendship with Diddy considering what has happened. He feels lied to, betrayed, taken for granted and manipulated."
The couple's past ties to other controversial figures also weigh heavily on their decision. Kutcher and Kunis previously faced intense backlash after letters they wrote on behalf of Danny Masterson, their fellow That '70s Show alum convicted of rape, became public. The couple issued an apology via Instagram, but the damage had been done, leading them to reconsider their environment. The In Touch Weekly source explained, "Ashton knows that he dug himself a hole with this one but never in a million years did he believe that Diddy was truly doing these horrible things."
Summer travels reportedly influenced their thinking. Kutcher and Kunis and their children spent the summer in Europe, the insider told In Touch Weekly, noting their desire for a "more grounded lifestyle" away from Hollywood. Though the family sees Europe as a prime option, their U.S. business obligations currently pose a challenge. The source said, Moving to Europe is "a big priority for them," but admitted the couple may settle for Northern California if overseas relocation proves unfeasible. "Northern California is very appealing to Ashton because he loves to be around all the tech entrepreneurs and it's somewhere they could give their kids a more normal life," the insider explained.
With Diddy's legal woes front and center, the once-strong Hollywood social circles are under strain. Kutcher's unease stems in part from rumored incriminations that may arise as the case proceeds. "He feels Diddy would have no problem lying to authorities and tossing out some of his famous friend's names if it meant it could get him out of jail," a source told the Daily Mail. The source continued, "Diddy could say anything, do anything or turn on anyone at this point. Everyone who is close to Diddy fears the possibility of Diddy making up false allegations to clear his own name."
Kutcher, having attended one of Diddy's famed White Parties, finds himself ensnared by association. According to the Daily Mail's report, he even anticipated a subpoena following the raid on Diddy's residences earlier this year. The source told the Daily Mail, "He does not want to get involved in this, but knows that his association means he already is. If he gets contacted by the authorities, he will be fully cooperative as he has nothing to hide."
The insider also clarified that while Kutcher and Diddy shared a friendship, the actor never participated in the music mogul's more notorious gatherings. "Ashton knows that he dug himself a hole with this one," the source said, emphasizing the shock and disbelief Kutcher feels about the allegations against Diddy.
Rumors of a marital split between Kutcher and Kunis have also circulated. However, the source dismissed those claims, pointing instead to the couple's unified front in navigating this controversy. "He feels the same way about Danny Masterson. He now trusts no one except for his wife Mila [Kunis]. He is going to keep his circle to his family," the source told the Daily Mail.
