Inside Ashton Kutcher’s ‘desperate’ comeback attempt: He’s been reduced to asking all his friends the same humiliating question… but finally admits ‘transgressions’

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Once an in-demand heartthrob in Hollywood, Ashton Kutcher has now all but disappeared.

Ashton Kutcher, 47, has made very few public appearances this year, with only one red carpet sighting in May. His wife, actress Mila Kunis, 42, has also been rarely seen in public.

Honestly, it doesn’t shock me at all. Lately, so many actors who used to be huge stars have been caught up in some really scandalous and upsetting Hollywood dramas. It feels like we’re hearing these stories more and more, and it’s always someone you thought you knew.

After actor Danny Masterson was convicted of raping two women in 2023, his former “That ’70s Show” co-stars, a married couple, sparked outrage when they shared letters asking the judge to be lenient with Masterson before he received a 30-year sentence.

Afterward, they issued an apology, and Kutcher resigned from the charity he founded to fight child sexual abuse.

When Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ home was raided in May 2024 and serious accusations about his past surfaced, it also raised questions about actor Ashton Kutcher’s long-standing close relationship with the rapper.

Ashton Kutcher hasn’t spoken out, even after Diddy was found guilty of two charges related to trafficking for prostitution in July.

After a six-month break spent focusing on successful tech investments, Ashton Kutcher is returning to acting. His first project back will be the new FX series, The Beauty, which is set to premiere next month.

According to a source at the Daily Mail, Ashton used to be a very successful actor in Hollywood, consistently getting new roles.

He’s really counting on his new show to revive his career and help people move past his past mistakes. He’s hoping for a fresh start and that the public will forgive him.

Ashton Kutcher is already promoting his new series, having recently appeared at New York Comic Con and shared sneak peeks on Instagram. The trailer reveals his character as a wealthy pharmaceutical billionaire, and features a scene of him on a yacht wearing only Versace swim shorts.

Ashton Kutcher didn’t post on Instagram for the first six months of the year. However, his recent posts promoting his new show suggest he’s starting to reconnect with his 4.9 million followers.

Unfortunately, the posts have received some unwanted comments mentioning Diddy and Danny Masterson, referencing past controversies surrounding them.

Clearly, with people unable to forget, a return to the spotlight will be no easy feat for Kutcher.

Also, people who used to be fans are now actively searching online for proof of past wrongdoings.

A clip from a 2008 episode of the MTV show Punk’d resurfaced recently, showing host Ashton Kutcher making a suggestive comment about then-15-year-old Hilary Duff. He stated she was ‘one of the girls we’re all waiting for to turn 18,’ and he was 25 years old at the time.

In 2011, Ashton Kutcher’s past support for Penn State football coach Joe Paterno resurfaced. He had initially criticized Paterno’s firing on Twitter, but later removed the post after learning about the allegations that Paterno failed to report claims of sexual abuse against his assistant, Jerry Sandusky. Additionally, excerpts from the memoir of his ex-wife, Demi Moore, resurfaced, detailing her accusations that Kutcher was unfaithful during their marriage.

According to a source close to the situation, Ashton Kutcher is actively trying to improve his public image. They say he’s aware that past mistakes have damaged his reputation in Hollywood and with the general public. He and Mila Kunis have also noticed they’ve been invited to fewer and fewer industry events.

He feels ashamed of his past mistakes and understands that people haven’t forgotten the controversies surrounding Masterson and Diddy. He’s deeply worried about whether he’ll ever regain public acceptance and is actively trying to repair his reputation.

Ashton Kutcher had a working-class upbringing in Iowa, raised by his parents, Larry and Diane, who worked in factories. Before becoming famous, he held various jobs to earn money, including roofing with his father, washing dishes, working at a deli, and cleaning floors at a cereal factory.

At 18, he started studying biochemical engineering at the University of Iowa. However, his plans changed when he was discovered as a model. He soon moved to Los Angeles and got his big break playing Michael Kelso on the popular TV show That ’70s Show. He quickly became famous, and went on to star in films like Dude, Where’s My Car?, Just Married, and The Butterfly Effect.

As his Hollywood career took off, he also began hosting shows like MTV’s Punk’d and became an executive producer on various projects. He famously dated and married actress Moore in 2005, but they divorced six years later in 2012. The same year, he began a relationship with Kunis, and they married in 2015.

Ashton met Diddy while working on Punk’d, and they’ve been close friends ever since, often praising each other in interviews over the last twenty years.

In a 2019 interview on Hot Ones with Sean Evans, Ashton Kutcher shared how he and Diddy quickly became friends, often spending time together watching football. He also mentioned that he encouraged Diddy to run the New York City Marathon in 2003, after they went for a run together.

After a disappointing run, where he didn’t achieve his goal, he was so frustrated that he immediately decided to train for the New York Marathon. He hates to lose, and even when faced with a potential humbling experience, it motivates him to push harder. That’s why he signed up and ran the marathon.

Ashton Kutcher, who shares two children – a 10-year-old daughter, Wyatt, and an 8-year-old son, Dimitri – with Mila Kunis, has publicly supported Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on multiple occasions. This includes attending the launch of Diddy’s ‘Unforgiveable Woman’ fragrance in New York back in 2007. He was also a guest at Diddy’s well-known annual white party in Los Angeles in 2009, where he was photographed with Diddy and his then-wife, Demi Moore.

Following raids on Diddy’s homes on March 24, 2024, as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation in New York, connections to his past associates were scrutinized. While the rapper was previously found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking in an earlier trial, he was convicted under the Mann Act – a law prohibiting the interstate transport of individuals for illegal sexual activity. He received a four-year prison sentence in October.

According to a source, Ashton Kutcher has lost work because of his previous relationships with Diddy and Danny Masterson.

Kunis recently appeared in Wake Up Dead Man, a new installment in the Knives Out series. Before that, her last project was the romantic comedy Your Place or Mine, filmed in 2021 and released in 2023. Wake Up Dead Man was her first significant role since Goodrich earlier in 2024.

According to a source, Ashton still wants to work as an actor, but his reputation has suffered, making it difficult for him to find new roles.

Sources said his purchase of a stake in Soho House in August – as part of a $2.7 billion deal led by MCR Hotels – was a strategic effort to rebuild his reputation by associating with the influential people who frequent the exclusive club, including social media stars, young entrepreneurs, and figures from the entertainment industry.

It looks like Murphy is giving Kutcher a potential comeback project with a new show called The Beauty. The show is based on a comic book by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley and will feature Evan Peters and Bella Hadid.

I’ve been following Ashton’s career for a long time, and it’s clear the recent controversies have definitely taken a toll on his work. But honestly, he’s not the young star everyone used to swoon over anymore, and he doesn’t guarantee huge movie ticket sales like he once did. Luckily, his past TV work still gives him some leverage, but from what I’ve heard, most of the roles being offered aren’t exactly top-tier or opportunities to work with A-list actors. It’s a shame, but you can’t deny that the public’s negative perception of him due to those controversies is really holding him back.

I was so thrilled when I heard Ryan Murphy cast Ashton! Honestly, Ashton would have been crazy to turn down the offer – Ryan doesn’t shy away from bold choices, and clearly saw Ashton as perfect for the part. It just felt like a perfect match, and I’m really excited to see how it all plays out in a few weeks. I have a good feeling about this!

Everyone loves a good comeback, and Ashton might be on his way to regaining Hollywood’s approval.

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2025-12-27 21:37