Title: Ashton Kutcher: Navigating Post-Divorce Life and Shaking off the 'Loser' Feeling
In an recent Esquire interview, Ashton Kutcher nostalgically recalls the life-altering impact his relationship with Demi Moore had when they began dating in 2003. Dating three grown children (Tallulah, Scott, and Rumer Willis) with her ex-husband, Bruce Willis, Kutcher still maintains close ties with them.
Ashton and Demi ultimately divorced in 2013, leaving him feeling like a 'loser'. "Nothing makes you feel like a failures like a divorce," he said. "A divorce feels like a huge failure. Your marriage has failed."
After their split, Ashton moved on with his That '70s Show co-star, Mila Kunis, whom he married in 2015. They now share two children.
Feeling agitated when Demi's sensational memoirs resurfaced in 2019, Ashton confessed to his rage. "I am damn mad," he exclaimed. "Finally, the media had accepted me, Mila, my life, and my family. And then, the next day, the paparazzi were outside my kids' school."
Despite these challenges, Ashton currently has much to be grateful for. His romantic comedy 'Your Land or Mine' with Reese Witherspoon, slated for Netflix release, marks his comeback to the big screen following his last leading film role over eight years ago.
Fresh off his appearance in the That 90s Show's debut episode, Ashton once again took on the iconic role of Kelso, a character he introduced to audiences on That '70s Show.
Terminology Check
- Boulevard Presence: High-profile publicity in tabloid media.
- Candid Account: Honestly sharing personal events and details about one's life in a memoir or other writing.
- Rebranding: Adjusting a person or a product's image or identity to appeal to a target audience.
Behind the Scenes
- Public Scrutiny and Cheating Allegations: The media's harsh criticism of the couple's divorce, prompted in part by cheating accusations against Ashton.
- Demi Moore's Memoir: In her 2019 memoir, Demi Moore detailed the couple's tumultuous relationship, further fueling public outrage and Ashton's feelings of shame.
- Career Impact: The media attention surrounding the divorce likely left Ashton questioning his career decisions and finding a way to reinvent himself both personally and professionally.
- Reinvention and Reboot: Ashton's approach to his career, revealed through various projects, suggests a concerted effort to reinvent his public persona and move past the scandal.
