Ashton Kutcher feared 'affair rumours' if he hugged Reese Witherspoon at premiere

Following the Los Angeles screening of the new romantic comedy Your Place or Mine last week, fans pointed out the film stars didn't look particularly comfortable posing together on the red carpet. But during an interview for the Chicks in the Office podcast, Ashton insisted he and Reese are "really good friends" and he was simply trying to avoid making headlines. "Here's the thing: If I put my arm around her and was, like, all friendly with her, I'd be having an affair with her..."