Ashton Kutcher offered heartfelt praise to his ex-wife, Demi Moore, during a recent interview, marking one of his few public remarks about her since their divorce in 2011. Speaking while promoting his new film, The Beauty, Kutcher acknowledged Moore’s acclaimed performance in her movie, The Substance, highlighting the impact of their shared projects.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight on January 15, Kutcher said,
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I mean, one, Demi’s performance in ‘The Substance’, obviously she got extraordinary accolades,
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and added,
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I’m so proud of her, she killed it.
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He went on to discuss the wider cultural context, observing how cosmetic enhancements have grown more accepted over the past two decades.
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The bigger context, though, is that we’re in a society where cosmetic enhancement is becoming increasingly predominant and accepted…Over the last two decades, you just kind of watch the rise of that taking place. It used to be like braces were the only acceptable cosmetic enhancement, otherwise you’d be judged for it.
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Kutcher noted that social acceptance has expanded as people increasingly recognize how physical changes can influence happiness. Both The Beauty and The Substance explore themes of body transformation, focusing on a mysterious substance that alters a person’s appearance for the better, as reported by ScreenRant. Moore’s role as Elisabeth Sparkle in The Substance earned her multiple prestigious accolades during the 2025 awards season, including the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor, Best Actress honors at the Critics Choice Awards, and a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
Meanwhile, Kutcher’s The Beauty, featuring Bella Hadid and Evan Peters alongside him, is scheduled for release on January 21.
The Story of Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore’s Relationship
Kutcher and Moore began dating in 2003 after being seen together in Miami, despite a 15-year age difference. Their relationship progressed rapidly, culminating in a private wedding ceremony at their Beverly Hills residence in September 2005.
In a 2008 interview with V Magazine, Moore reflected on blending their lives, including her three daughters from her previous marriage to Bruce Willis. She said,
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I definitely can’t answer for him, but I think it certainly wasn’t a difficult transition,
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and continued,
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Ashton’s relationship with his own mother is really wonderful, so it made the transition to being with a woman with daughters something he didn’t bat an eye at. It also says a lot about the confidence that he holds within himself as an individual.
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The couple publicly announced their separation in November 2011 through separate statements. Kutcher later pursued a relationship with Mila Kunis, his former co-star on That ’70s Show. In February 2020, he emphasized there was no animosity with Moore, sharing on Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast,
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I make a really conscious effort to stay in touch with the girls. It was eight years,
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and added,
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I loved them, and I’m never gonna stop loving them and respecting them and honoring them and rooting for them to be successful in whatever they’re pursuing.
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Significance of Kutcher’s Remarks and What Lies Ahead
Ashton Kutcher’s public acknowledgment of Demi Moore’s recent achievements signals a mature and respectful relationship years after their split, reflecting a thoughtful perspective on personal and social changes. Their complementary films, both dealing with physical transformation, highlight evolving cultural conversations about cosmetic enhancement and self-acceptance.
With The Beauty set to premiere soon, the renewed visibility for both actors may attract further interest in their past collaboration and individual careers. Moore’s accolades during the 2025 awards season reinforce her continuing influence in the film industry, and Kutcher’s supportive statements underscore ongoing goodwill as they each move forward personally and professionally.
