In a surprising and heartfelt turn, actor Ashton Kutcher has publicly praised the work of his ex-wife, Demi Moore, nearly two decades after their marriage ended in scandal. The former couple, whose split was dominated by headlines of infidelity, appear to have found a peaceful resolution and mutual respect.
Public Praise for a Powerful Performance
While promoting his new FX series, The Beauty, Kutcher, 47, was asked about Moore's critically acclaimed role in the 2024 body horror film The Substance. The film, which offers a bleak take on fame and youth, stars Moore as a fading actress. Kutcher did not hold back his admiration.
"I mean, one, Demi’s performance in The Substance, obviously, she got extraordinary accolades, I’m so proud of her," he told Entertainment Tonight. He emphatically added, "She killed it."
Moore's portrayal earned her an Oscar nomination, marking a significant career milestone. Kutcher's comments highlight a supportive dynamic that has emerged long after the dust from their divorce settled.
A Look Back at a Turbulent Marriage
The pair first met in the early 2000s and married in a September 2005 ceremony at their Beverly Hills home. Their relationship, with a notable 16-year age gap, was a constant media fascination. They separated in November 2011, with Kutcher citing 'irreconcilable differences', and their divorce was finalised in November 2013.
The split was fraught with allegations of Kutcher's unfaithfulness. Moore addressed their complex relationship in her 2019 memoir, Inside Out, revealing they had engaged in threesomes. She wrote that she believed this backfired, with Kutcher allegedly using it to justify his cheating. "Because we had brought a third party into our relationship, Ashton said that blurred the lines," she penned.
Moving Forward with Family and Reflection
Despite the past turmoil, both have moved on. Kutcher, who was a stepfather to Moore's three daughters—Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah Willis—for eight years, has consistently expressed his love for them. "I’m never going to stop loving them and respecting them," he said in a 2020 podcast appearance, confirming that while he and Moore don't socialise, everything is "all good."
Kutcher has also been candid about the personal toll of the divorce, calling it a "wholesale failure." He told Esquire in 2023, "You own the s**t you did wrong, and you go forward." He has since married his That '70s Show co-star Mila Kunis, with whom he has two children.
The couple faced public backlash in 2023 for writing character reference letters for convicted rapist and former co-star Danny Masterson, for which they later apologised. They have since maintained a lower public profile.
Kutcher's recent comments signify a mature and respectful closure to one of Hollywood's most talked-about divorces, focusing on professional admiration and personal growth rather than past grievances.
