Ashton Kutcher makes it clear that admiration and respect still define how he views his ex-wife Demi Moore, especially when it comes to her recent work.
While promoting his next series Beautythe actor openly praised Moore’s performance in The bottomcalling him one of the strongest to date.
Talk to Entertainment tonight In an interview published on January 14, Kutcher acknowledged the comparisons between his new project and Moore’s film, but was quick to emphasize its success.
“Demi’s performance in The bottomObviously, she’s received some amazing accolades,” he said. “I’m so proud of her.”
He then summed up his feelings simply and directly, adding: “She killed him. »
Kutcher, 47, and Moore were married from 2005 until their divorce was finalized in 2013. Since their split, he has largely avoided discussing their relationship publicly, making his recent comments stand out.
Rather than looking back on the past in detail, his words reflect a genuine appreciation for Moore’s success and Oscar-nominated performance.
In previous interviews, Kutcher briefly discussed the emotional aftermath of their breakup.
During a 2018 appearance on Dax Shepard’s show Armchair expert podcast, he shared how isolated he felt after the divorce and how he sought clarity by spending a week alone in the mountains of Big Sky, Montana.
He explained that he had completely disconnected, surviving only on water and tea, with no food, devices or conversation.
This period of solitude caused him to reflect deeply on his personal life. Kutcher revealed that he wrote letters to people from past relationships where unresolved feelings remained.
He described the process as a way to let go of the regrets and emotional weight he had carried for years.
Moore, now 63, has also spoken candidly about the end of their marriage.
While promoting his 2019 memoir Upside downshe said Hello America“I lost myself. If I had to look back, I would say I blinded myself and lost myself.”
Her words highlighted how the relationship and its end affected her sense of identity.
Today, the two actors seem to be in very different places.
Kutcher shares his children Wyatt, 11, and Dimitri, 9, with his wife of ten years, Mila Kunis, while Moore continues to reflect on his past through his work and writing.
Kutcher’s recent comments, however, show that despite everything, he still has genuine respect for Moore and is not afraid to applaud his success when it is deserved.
