Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have spent years selling one of Hollywood’s steadier love stories. Now a new report is raising eyebrows over whether that image is starting to wobble. The reason? Kunis’ reportedly close bond with her ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ co-star Josh O’Connor.
According to the report, the friendship did not cool off when filming wrapped. Kunis and O’Connor are said to have stayed in contact after production ended, with Ashton reportedly less than thrilled about how close they remain. Nobody is saying this is some full-blown scandal. Still, in Hollywood, even a very friendly co-star dynamic can get people talking fast.
Kunis, 42, and Kutcher, 48, have been married since 2015 and share two children, Wyatt and Dimitri. Their history goes back much further, of course, to ‘That ’70s Show,’ where their on-screen connection eventually turned real years later. They have weathered ugly headlines before and kept moving. That is part of why this latest claim is getting attention.
Josh O’Connor Friendship Reportedly Hits A Nerve
The report claims Kunis and O’Connor, 35, clicked during the making of the Netflix mystery, directed by Rian Johnson and led by Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc. One insider said they ‘got on like a house on fire’ and added, ‘They have real chemistry, the kind you can’t fake.’
Kunis herself spoke warmly about O’Connor in a joint radio interview, saying, ‘I love Josh. On a personal level, he’s a wonderful human being … a great human. You’re lovely and fun and so talented.’
That kind of praise may sound harmless enough. According to the report, it still left Kutcher uneasy, especially if calls and texts kept going after filming ended. The issue, insiders claim, is less about outright jealousy and more about how long the connection has lingered.
There is also the awkward timing. O’Connor has been in the spotlight thanks to projects like ‘Challengers’ and long-running speculation over who could become the next James Bond. One source claimed, ‘He’s on his best behaviour because he desperately wants to be Bond or at least a finalist.’
Why Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis Keep Drawing Attention
The report also points to a bigger issue inside the marriage. Kutcher’s life has increasingly revolved around tech investing and business deals, while Kunis is said to be pushing hard for stronger film roles. That difference in rhythm has reportedly created distance. As one earlier source put it, ‘Ashton has no problem with it because he’s got his fingers in so many pies, but Mila finds it very isolating.’
That line says a lot. When one partner is deep in boardrooms and the other is chasing a fresh creative chapter, the gap can grow quietly.
For now, none of the stars involved has said a word publicly, and no reps have confirmed any of it. So yes, this stays firmly in rumor territory. Even so, the story has an easy hook: a marriage people thought was solid, a charming co-star, and a question Hollywood readers never seem to resist. Is this just friendship, or is it hitting a sore spot at home?
