Ashton Kutcher and wife Mila Kunis break four-year award show hiatus at Golden Globes 2026 following backlash

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher made a rare red-carpet appearance together at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday night, marking their first awards show outing in four years.

The longtime couple, who have largely kept a low profile in recent years, coordinated in classic black-and-white ensembles for the ceremony at The Beverly Hilton. 

Kunis turned heads in a strapless, tea-length dress with a distinctly ’60s silhouette, featuring damask embroidery and a corseted bodice. 

She accessorized the look with diamond spray earrings and wore her brunette hair in a sleek side part.

Kutcher, meanwhile, opted for a sharply tailored black tuxedo, committing fully to a monochrome palette that extended from his shirt and bow tie down to his shoes.

Their appearance marked their first awards show together since 2022, when they last walked the red carpet as a couple at the Oscars. 

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher made a rare red-carpet appearance together at the Golden Globes on Sunday night, marking their first awards show outing in four years

The duo’s most recent public date night prior to Sunday came in August, when they were spotted celebrating Kunis’ birthday over dinner.

The low-key outing comes after a turbulent few years for the pair, who were once among Hollywood’s most in-demand stars. Kutcher, now 47, has made only a handful of public appearances since 2023, while Kunis, 42, has also largely stepped back from the spotlight.

The couple faced intense backlash after Danny Masterson – their former That ’70s Show co-star – was convicted in 2023 of raping two women. 

Public outrage erupted after letters written by Kutcher and Kunis in support of Masterson, urging leniency ahead of his sentencing, surfaced online. 

Both later issued public apologies, and Kutcher stepped down from leadership roles tied to his anti-child-sexual-abuse charity.

Scrutiny intensified again in 2024 when longtime friend Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs became the subject of a federal investigation and subsequent conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. 

Kutcher, who had spoken openly over the years about his friendship with the rapper, has remained publicly silent as the case unfolded.

Despite the controversies, sources say Kutcher has been quietly preparing for a professional return. 

The longtime couple, who have largely kept a low profilein recent years, coordinated in classic black-and-white ensembles for the ceremony at The Beverly Hilton

Kunis turned heads in a strapless, tea-length dress with a distinctly ’60s silhouette, featuring damask embroidery and a corseted bodice

The actor is set to appear in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming FX series The Beauty, which premieres next month and marks his first major acting role in years. 

He has recently resumed promotional activity, including public appearances and renewed social media engagement, as he attempts to reintroduce himself to audiences.

‘Back in the day Ashton was a huge player in Hollywood,’ one insider previously told the Daily Mail. ‘Now he’s pinning all his hopes on his new series to put him back in the spotlight.’

Kutcher has also shifted focus toward business ventures, including high-profile investments in technology startups and a stake in Soho House & Co., moves insiders have described as part of a broader effort to rebuild influence within Hollywood’s inner circles.

Meanwhile Kunis recently appeared in Wake Up Dead Man, part of the Knives Out franchise, her first major film role in several years.