Although his reputation ended in 2006, It’s That ’70s Show is now shrouded in controversy due to the actions of some of the actors that came to light years after the sitcom ended. And according to fans, one star is proving to have more moral fiber than other cast members – Topher Grace, who allegedly had a rocky relationship with his co-stars from the start.
In September, Danny Masterson, who played Steven Hyde on the show, was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for kidnapping two women between 2000 and 2003. These women were just two of several others who made similar claims.
If that weren’t enough, stars Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, who played Michael Kelso and Jackie Burkhart respectively, faced backlash for writing letters to the judge presiding over Masterson’s case asking for a reduced sentence for the convicted rapist, calling him a “role model” “
Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rapp, who play Kitty and Red Foreman in both films. It’s That ’70s Show and spin-off sequels It’s a 90’s show they were also among the people who wrote letters calling for Masterson to receive a minimum prison sentence.
Amid the backlash, fellow cast members Laura Prepon (Donna Pinciotti) and Wilmer Valderrama (Fez) remained silent, which also raised some eyebrows. While Topher Grace (Eric Forman) has also remained silent, he and his wife have earned praise from fans thanks to her reaction online.
Ashley Hinshaw and Topher Grace, 2020.
John Salangsang/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images
“To every rape victim who is re-traumatized by watching society debate and focusing on what will happen to the RAPIST… I see you,” Ashley Hinshaw wrote in an Instagram story. Now fans think this could give us a clue as to how Grace feels about her embattled former co-stars.
Related story
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater subtly refute all breakup rumors with this incognito walk
Topher Grace allegedly wasn’t close to his It’s That ’70s Show co-stars.
In accordance with Weekly in touch, Grace, 45, rarely communicated with his co-stars. There were even reports that the actor left the show without saying goodbye when he left in season two last year.
“Topher was focused on work and didn’t have time for his co-workers’ fun and games,” the source said. In touch weekly. Judging by his wife’s statement, Grace most likely did not approve of his colleague’s actions and, therefore, kept his distance.
“Topher stands out as the actor who didn’t support Danny during the trial,” the source said. “He refrained from doing so, which was wise given the conviction and the harsh sentence. Perhaps Topher had a gut feeling that things weren’t going to go well for Danny.
Grace never publicly abused any of her co-stars and appeared in the series finale. It’s That ’70s Show and in the pilot episode It’s a 90’s show, which starred Prepon, Rupp and Smith. So, by all accounts, he’s on good terms with at least some of his former co-stars.
Before you go, click here to see the celebrity couples who proved an amicable breakup is entirely possible. 