ASHTON BREAKS HIS SILENCE ON DEMI
Ashton Kutcher has officially re-entered the chat, and his target is none other than his scorched-earth ex-wife, Demi Moore. In a move that has jaws hitting the floor across Hollywood, the -year-old actor dropped a massive bombshell interview on Wednesday, January , where he went on record praising Moore’s career resurgence. After years of icy silence, alleged cheating scandals, and a divorce that ripped the tabloids apart in , Kutcher is suddenly playing the role of the supportive ex-husband.
During a sit-down with Entertainment Tonight, Kutcher didn’t just acknowledge Moore’s existence; he gushed over her. Referring to her comeback role in the body-horror smash The Substance, Kutcher delivered a quote that feels almost too perfectly curated by a PR team doing damage control.
“Demi’s performance in The Substance, obviously, got extraordinary accolades. I’m so proud of her,” Kutcher stated, looking straight into the camera. “[She] killed it.”
Proud of her? This is the same woman who laid bare the darkest secrets of their six-year marriage in her memoir, detailing allegations that left Kutcher’s reputation in tatters. For him to turn around and claim “pride” in her success reeks of a calculated pivot. Insiders have long whispered that there was “no love lost” between the two, yet here is Ashton, cheering from the sidelines just as Demi is receiving Oscar buzz. The timing is suspicious, to say the least.
COPYCAT ALLEGATIONS: IS ASHTON STEALING DEMI’S THUNDER?
Here is where things get really weird. Kutcher isn’t just praising Demi; he is seemingly mimicking her career choices. Moore’s film The Substance revolves around an aging star injecting a black market serum to reclaim her youth—a commentary on the brutal beauty standards of society. And what is Ashton’s big comeback project? A Ryan Murphy FX series titled The Beauty.
The premise is eerily similar. In The Beauty, Kutcher plays a tech billionaire peddling a “miracle drug” that offers physical perfection but comes with deadly consequences. Sound familiar? It is practically the male version of Demi’s movie. Is this a coincidence, or is Kutcher trying to ride the wave of “cosmetic horror” that his ex-wife just popularized?
Kutcher even had the audacity to compare the two projects during his interview, attempting to link his new show to her critically acclaimed film.
“I think the bigger context though is we’re in a society where cosmetic enhancement is becoming increasingly predominant and accepted,” Kutcher rambled, trying to sound profound. “It’s a weird thing. Over the last two decades, you just watch the rise of that taking place.”
“It used to be braces on your teeth would be the only cosmetic enhancement, otherwise you’d be judged for it. Gradually, there’s a social acceptance of, ‘Hey, this makes that person feel happy and that’s what matters more than any aesthetic outcome.'”
He is talking about “social acceptance” of plastic surgery while starring in a show about a killer beauty drug. It is a mixed message that has critics wondering if he even understands the satire he is supposed to be performing.
THE OZEMPIC RANT: ASHTON GOES OFF
If the Demi praise wasn’t enough to raise eyebrows, Kutcher’s comments about modern weight loss drugs certainly will. The actor revealed that what sold him on the project wasn’t the script or the character, but a conversation with Ryan Murphy about Ozempic and Mounjaro.
Kutcher recounted the pitch meeting with the -year-old super-producer, painting a picture of two wealthy Hollywood elites analyzing the “market” of injectables.
“He starts talking to me about Ozempic and GLP-s and Mounjaro [like], ‘People are afraid to get a COVID shot but will shoot themselves with a GLP- for an outcome,'” Kutcher told the outlet. “I’m watching the market play out, and I go, ‘This is really interesting.'”
This insight into Kutcher’s brain is telling. He sees the obsession with thinness as a “market” to be explored. While Demi Moore stripped down—literally and emotionally—to expose the horror of aging in Hollywood, Kutcher seems to be approaching the topic with the cold detachment of the venture capitalist he has tried to become.
“I WASN’T LOOKING FOR WORK”: THE BIG LIE?
Perhaps the most aggressive bit of spin in the entire interview was Kutcher’s claim that he didn’t even want to act. This is his first role since the forgettable rom-com Your Place or Mine, and he wants us to believe he had to be dragged back to the set.
“I, honestly, wasn’t looking to do anything. I was, like, ‘I’m busy, I’ve got an investment firm I’m running, I got my kids,'” Kutcher claimed. This “too cool for school” attitude is classic Hollywood posturing. The reality? His acting career has been on ice, and a call from Ryan Murphy is a lifeline you do not ignore.
He claims he only took the meeting because “It’s Ryan Murphy,” citing the producer’s “prolific repertoire.” It reads like a man desperate to be taken seriously again, pivoting from goofy sitcom dad to edgy drama star. But hiding behind his “investment firm” as an excuse for his absence from the screen? We aren’t buying it. Actors act. And right now, Ashton needs a hit.
THE MILA KUNIS FACTOR
You have to wonder what is going on at the Kutcher-Kunis household right now. Ashton has been married to Mila Kunis since , and they share two children. They have spent years building a brand as the “relatable” couple who stays out of the drama. Now, Ashton is publicly gushing over his ex-wife’s “extraordinary accolades.”
Is Mila cool with her husband praising the woman he was married to for six years? The same woman who dragged him in a best-selling book? It is a bizarre dynamic. Usually, exes in Hollywood maintain a polite distance, especially when the breakup was as volatile as theirs. Ashton crossing that line suggests a strategy shift.
Maybe he thinks attaching his name to Demi’s current success will rub off on him. Or maybe he is trying to rewrite history, painting himself as the benevolent ex who always wanted the best for her. Either way, it feels strategic, and it feels messy.
VANITY AND “UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES”
Kutcher did attempt to get deep about his own experiences with vanity, referencing his days as a young model. He admitted that hanging out with “the most beautiful people in the world” taught him that everyone is insecure.
“You look in the mirror long enough, you’ll find something you don’t like or you think could be better or different,” he said.
He noted that in his new show, the pursuit of beauty leads to “unintended consequences.” It is a phrase that could easily apply to his own career choices lately. Stepping back into the spotlight with a show that mirrors his ex-wife’s magnum opus comes with its own set of unintended consequences—namely, everyone comparing his performance to hers.
Demi Moore earned an Academy Award nomination for The Substance. She bared her soul. Ashton Kutcher is playing a billionaire tech bro in an FX series. The comparison is going to be brutal, and by inviting it, Ashton might have bitten off more than he can chew.
CLIFFHANGER: WILL DEMI CLAP BACK?
The ball is now firmly in Demi Moore’s court. She has been riding high on the awards circuit, living her best life at . Will she accept Ashton’s praise gracefully? Or will she see through the PR spin and deliver a subtle dig of her own? She knows the truth about their marriage better than anyone.
And what about The Beauty? Will audiences tune in to see Ashton’s take on the dark side of vanity, or will they see it as a cheap knockoff of the real thing? The Beauty premieres on FX Wednesday, January , and you can bet the entire industry will be watching—not just for the plot, but to see if Ashton can actually keep up with his ex.
