Ashton Kutcher, an American actor, producer, entrepreneur, and former model, has garnered numerous honors in his career. Among his achievements are a People’s Choice Award win and nominations for two Young Artist Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Critics’ Choice Movie Award.
Bio/Wiki
Age-45years
Height-1.89 m
Weight-80kg
Full name- Christopher Ashton Kutcher
Born- 7 February 1978
Birthplace- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Spouse- Mila Kunis (m. 2015), Demi Moore (m. 2005–2013)
Profession-Actor, Model, Entrepreneur, Producer
Nationality- American
Family
Born on February 7, 1978, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Christopher Ashton Kutcher is the child of Diane (formerly Finnegan), who worked for Procter & Gamble, and Larry M. Kutcher, a factory laborer. His heritage includes Czech, German, and Irish roots. Kutcher grew up in a family that adhered to a ” relatively conservative ” Catholic upbringing. Within his family, he has an elder sister named Tausha and a fraternal twin brother named Michael, who underwent a heart transplant during their early childhood years.
Relationship
In February 2001, a tragic incident occurred involving Ashley Ellerin, who was in a relationship with Ashton Kutcher at the time. Although Kutcher was never a suspect in the case, he provided crucial testimony during the 2019 trial of serial killer Michael Gargiulo. Kutcher testified that on the night of Ellerin’s murder, he had arrived to pick her up for a date, but she didn’t respond when he knocked on her door. This information played a significant role in determining the time of her death. Gargiulo was subsequently found guilty and sentenced to death on July 16, 2021, for her murder.
In late 2002, Kutcher began a relationship with Brittany Murphy, his co-star in the film “Just Married.Kutcher and Demi Moore crossed paths in 2003 and tied the knot on September 24, 2005. However, their marriage encountered difficulties, leading Moore to announce her intent to end the union on November 17, 2011. Following over a year of separation, Kutcher filed for divorce from Moore on December 21, 2012, in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences.[63] The divorce was finalized on November 27, 2013.
Kutcher initiated a romantic relationship with his former “That ’70s Show” co-star Mila Kunis in the first half of 2012. Their engagement followed in February 2014
Children
In October 2014, Mila Kunis welcomed a daughter into the world. Kunis and Kutcher married in July 2015. In November 2016, she gave birth to a son. The family currently resides in a sustainable farmhouse located in Beverly Hills, a home meticulously designed by the couple alongside architect Howard Backen.
Career
Career in Modeling
Following his involvement in an IMTA competition in 1998, Kutcher inked a contract with the Next modeling agency in New York. He subsequently featured in Calvin Klein commercials and pursued modeling gigs in both Paris and Milan.
Career in Acting
Following his successful foray into modeling, Kutcher relocated to Los Angeles after his initial audition. He secured the role of Michael Kelso in the television series “That ’70s Show,” a role he portrayed from 1998 to 2006.While he didn’t land the part of Danny Walker in “Pearl Harbor” (2001) after auditioning (subsequently played by Josh Hartnett), Kutcher did find his niche in various comedy films. Notable among these were “Dude, Where’s My Car?” (2000), “Just Married” (2003), and “Guess Who” (2005). He also appeared in the 2003 family film “Cheaper by the Dozen” as a self-absorbed actor. In the 2004 drama film “The Butterfly Effect,” Kutcher took on the role of a conflicted young man with time-traveling abilities. Although the movie received mixed reviews, it enjoyed considerable box office success.
In 2003, Kutcher expanded his involvement in the entertainment industry by producing and serving as the host of his own show, MTV’s “Punk’d,” which featured hidden camera pranks played on celebrities. Additionally, he assumed the role of an executive producer for reality TV programs such as “Beauty and the Geek,” “Adventures in Hollyhood” (centered around the rap group Three 6 Mafia), “The Real Wedding Crashers,” and the game show “Opportunity Knocks.” Many of these production credits were part of his growing repertoire,
In 2016, he made an appearance in the “Candy, Quahog Marshmallow” episode of the animated show Family Guy.From 2016 to 2020, Kutcher shared the screen with Danny Masterson, Elisha Cuthbert, and Debra Winger in the Netflix series “The Ranch.” In this series, he portrayed the character Colt Bennett, the son of a Colorado rancher (played by Sam Elliott) who returns home after a semi-pro football career to take charge of the family’s ranching business. Furthermore, on April 30, 2022, it was disclosed that Kutcher would be making a guest appearance in the forthcoming sitcom titled “That ’90s Show.”
Social Media Presenter
On April 16, 2009, Ashton Kutcher achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Twitter user to amass more than 1 million followers.This feat saw him outpace CNN in the “Million followers contest” on the platform. Nonetheless, there were reports suggesting that Twitter may have manipulated the contest’s outcome by preventing users from “unfollowing” either Kutcher or CNN.
In November 2011, Kutcher faced substantial criticism for a tweet he posted in response to the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. He characterized the firing of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno as “in poor taste,” which drew widespread condemnation.Subsequently, Kutcher handed over control of his Twitter account to his team at Katalyst Media, his company.
On March 8, 2015, Kutcher initiated a national discussion about the absence of equal access to diaper changing facilities in men’s restrooms through a Facebook post. He wrote, “There are NEVER diaper changing stations in mens [sic] public restrooms. The first public men’s room that I go into that has one gets a free shout out on my FB page!”
Leveraging his social media presence, particularly on Facebook, Kutcher has used his platform to share and endorse content from A Plus, a social media-driven content platform and company of which he serves as the chairman.
Venture
Apart from his entertainment career, Ashton Kutcher is actively involved in venture capitalism. He is one of the co-founders of the venture capital firm A-Grade Investments. In March 2015, at SXSW, Kutcher introduced Sound Ventures, which succeeded A-Grade Investments and managed a fund supported by institutional backing. Kutcher has also made successful investments in numerous high-tech startups, totaling over 60 companies. Some of his most notable investments include Skype, Foursquare, Airbnb, Path, and Fab.com. As of August 2017, Kutcher had invested in six startups, including Neighborly, Zenreach, ResearchGate, Duolingo, Kopari Beauty, and Lemonade.
Controversy
Ashton Kutcher faced significant backlash for his involvement in a Popchips advertising campaign in May 2012. In this campaign, Kutcher portrayed a character named Raj, who was depicted as an Indian man searching for love in a satirical dating advertisement.The use of brown face paint and a stereotypical Indian accent by Kutcher generated criticism from online audiences and members of the Indian-American community.
Health
In August 2022, Kutcher disclosed that he had received a diagnosis of vasculitis two years prior. This condition had affected his hearing, vision, and mobility over the course of one year.
Awards
- Ashton Kutcher has received numerous Teen Choice Awards nominations, making him one of the most nominated actors in the history of these awards.
- He has secured awards for his roles in romantic comedies such as “A Lot like Love,” “What Happens in Vegas,” and “No Strings Attached.”
- In 1999, Kutcher earned a nomination from the Young Artist Award for his portrayal of Michael Kelso in “That ’70s Show” as Best Performance in a TV Series by a Supporting Young Actor.
- Kutcher’s recognition extends to nominations from other prominent awards like the Kid’s Choice Awards, MTV Movie Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and even the Golden Raspberry Awards.
Net Worth 2023
As of 2023, Ashton Kutcher’s remarkable net worth of $200 million stands as evidence of his shrewd investments, in addition to his highly successful acting career.
Latest News About Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Apologize Amid Danny Masterson Controversy
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have shared a video on Instagram, expressing their regret for the unintended pain caused by their previous letters of support for Danny Masterson. These letters were written before Danny’s recent sentencing to 30 years in prison for rape on September 7.
In the video, Mila stated, “We have a history of supporting victims, and we remain committed to doing so in the future.” This video release follows 24 hours of surprise and bewilderment regarding their public endorsement of Danny.
As Ashton explained, “A few months back, Danny’s family reached out to us, requesting character references to portray the person we knew for 25 years. These letters were meant to provide additional context for the judge’s consideration during the sentencing process.”
Mila emphasized, “Our intention in writing these letters was not to undermine the integrity of the legal system or the validity of the jury’s decision.”
