Convicted rapist Danny Masterson is back in the news as his shocking past connection to the newest member of Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise was recently exposed. It seems Danny’s relationship with the reality star’s friendship goes way back, revealing their ‘deep ties’ to Scientology.
Despite Danny Masterson’s 30-year-to-life prison sentence, it doesn’t stop new details about the fallen celebrity from potentially making the news. That said, the latest on Masterson reveals his longtime friendship and Scientology cult connection to Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York‘s latest cast member, Rebecca Minkoff.
According to Radar Online, Rebecca Minkoff’s deeply rooted ties to the Church of Scientology are both disturbing and out of the ordinary for the Bravo network. Danny Masterson and Minkoff’s friendship dates back to the early 2000s.
This is around the same time frame that Danny was at the height of his television career and the same period he was found guilty of raping two women. At this time, Danny Masterson has served one year of his 30-year prison sentence at the California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo.
It is unknown whether Rebecca Minkoff remains in contact with Danny Masterson. However, despite his conviction, the RHONY star and Masterson’s latest photo in 2015 remains on her Facebook page.
Danny Masterson’s Friend Rebecca Minkoff Has Dark History With The Church Of Scientology
The publication also adds Rebecca Minkoff and her family have a dark history with the Church of Scientology. In the past, the Minkoff family reportedly donated millions of dollars to the Church.
Their deep ties with many high-profile members go back decades. The Minkoffs are listed as allegedly one of the most powerful families involved with the Church of Scientology. Scandal and drama have plagued the family for years.
In 2022, the RHONY cast member’s father, Dr. David Minkoff, landed in hot water with the Church. The scandal followed accusations of medical malpractice in the suicide death of Whitney Mills. The Flordia-based Dr., along with Mills, are both considered high-ranking Scientologists.
Mills was allegedly a misdiagnosis of cancer and Lyme Disease. Whitney began suffering from depression and anxiety, according to her family. The Mills family went on to file a sensational lawsuit against the Church of Scientology. They also accused Rebecca Minkoff’s father of ‘extorting‘ Whitney for more than $20k for ‘highly questionable’, ‘alternative treatments‘ rather than ‘properly treating her.‘
The lawsuit adversely affected not only the Church but also Rebecca Minkoff’s entire family. Upon discovering Minkoff’s wild connection to the Church of Scientology, viewers wonder if Rebecca will open up about her past on the show.
They are also curious if Rebecca Minkoff will discuss her longtime friendship with Danny Masterson on the show. When Bravo‘s Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen was asked about the possibility, he teased. “I can’t say anything. I didn’t realize she’s a Scientologist. That’s fun.” So, it should be interesting to see what details the RHONY cast and Andy Cohen can squeeze out of her as the season progresses.
