How is the Real Housewives of New York reboot’s ‘friend of’ Rebecca Minkoff linked to disgraced actor Danny Masterson? Scientology, of course.
During an interview on Two T’s In A Pod the designer noted how “supportive” Danny was to Rebecca early in her career.
Rebecca and Danny’s origin story:
“I haven’t seen or spoken to Danny in over 10 years,” Rebecca began. “When I started out, he was incredibly supportive to me. I knew no one.”
The fashion designer went on to say he introduced her to “girls and actresses that were excited to wear my product” during those early days in her career.
“And that’s all I can say. I didn’t participate in the case. I don’t have details.”
Danny’s crimes:
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Masterson was charged in 2020 with forcibly raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003. At the time, he and the women were part of the Scientology church. The actor pleaded not guilty to all three charges in January 2021.
Danny was ultimately found guilty of two counts of rape in May 2023, while the third count of rape resulted in a hung jury. In September 2023, he was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.
Rebecca on Scientology:
The fashion designer dodged the subject on season 15 of the RHONY reboot. In a 2021 profile in The New York Times, she said of her religion, “I’m totally open. But it’s not my job to proselytize.”
The reality star said people are often confused by her beliefs because she identifies as both Jewish and a Scientologist. “I think there’s a lot of confusion when people hear the word ‘religion’ — immediately you hear that I pray to L. Ron Hubbard.”
“I study it, I take classes and that’s the extent of it, and it’s helped me stay centered. I don’t have all the answers. When I needed someone, it was a place for me to go get some answers.” Rebecca added that there is “horrific misinformation” about the religion.
