Topher Grace was as soon as labeled an outsider on the set of ‘That ’70s Present’ — however after Danny Masterson‘s imprisonment this week … many are saying he was proper to steer clear.
There have been a whole lot of reactions within the wake of DM getting sentenced to 30 years behind bars Thursday — this after he was convicted of raping 2 ladies again within the early 2000s … and a kind of is a re-examination of Topher’s rep as a forged member on their sitcom.
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This was well-documented on the time — particularly on E!’s True Hollywood Story … basically, it was identified that Topher merely wasn’t all that near the boys within the forged. Whereas Ashton Kutcher, Wilmer Valderrama and Danny would hit the city collectively as soon as cameras stopped rolling … TG stored to himself, and would simply go dwelling after work.
The way in which he was portrayed again then was … not that nice. Topher was typically painted as a snob and it appears like folks thought he felt he was too good for Danny and co.
For years, Topher Grace was depicted like he was a stuck-up asshole for not being besties with the remainder of the That ’70s Present forged, however guess who did not write a letter in protection of a rapist this 12 months… pic.twitter.com/fqnkOl27Z1
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Now, although, after his one-time costar is being despatched to the slammer … Twitter/X is making Topher pattern yet again — stating he was, maybe, clever to maintain his distance.
Lots of people additionally appear to seek out it humorous that him being a mere introvert — and sustaining a work-life steadiness — was met with raised eyebrows by of us on the manufacturing … as if that was irregular. In 2023, it seems extra folks can relate to his 9-5 angle than again then.
After all, the Topher evaluation can also be being held in stark distinction to what Ashton and his spouse/costar, Mila Kunis, did on this complete saga … particularly, going to bat for Danny in court docket.
You may recall — it was revealed they wrote separate letters to the decide forward of Danny’s sentencing listening to, explaining why he was such an incredible man … and asking for leniency. Have a look on-line, and you may see they’re getting crapped on large time for sticking by him.
Now, whereas Topher has but to publicly touch upon the Masterson scandal — it seems his emotions are being telegraphed elsewhere … particularly, from his spouse Ashley Hinshaw.
She took to IG and wrote, “To each rape sufferer that’s [re-traumatized] by witnessing society debate and focus their consideration on what will occur to the RAPIST…I see you.” Seeing how they’re in the identical family, it is secure to say Topher may really feel the identical.
Issues certain do come full circle, do not they?