Danny Masterson

Biography

Daniel Peter Masterson, born on March 13, 1976, is a former American actor who gained fame for his portrayal of Steven Hyde on the iconic television series That '70s Show, which aired from 1998 to 2006. He also played Milo Foster on Men at Work from 2012 to 2014, and Jameson "Rooster" Bennett on The Ranch between 2016 and 2018. In 2011, Masterson married actress Bijou Phillips, but the couple announced their separation in 2023.

In a significant legal turn, Masterson was convicted in May 2023 for the rape of two women in 2003. A third count related to another alleged assault resulted in a hung jury. On September 7, 2023, he was sentenced to serve 30 years to life in prison. Notably, at the time of the assaults, all victims were members of the Church of Scientology, which Masterson is also affiliated with. The Church's efforts to suppress the victims' accounts and their interference in the legal process contributed to a 20-year delay in achieving justice for the survivors. Masterson's case has sparked widespread public discussion about sexual assault, accountability, and the influence of organizations on legal proceedings.