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. the beautyThe actor openly praised Moore’s performance in The substancecalling it one of the strongest so far.
talking to Entertainment tonight In an interview published on January 14, Kutcher acknowledged the comparisons between his new project and Moore’s film, but quickly shifted focus to his achievement.
“Demi’s performance in The substance“Obviously, he received extraordinary praise,” he said. “I’m very 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 speaking publicly about their relationship, making his recent comments stand out.
Rather than reviewing the past in detail, his words reflected genuine appreciation for Moore’s success and her Oscar-nominated performance.
In previous interviews, Kutcher briefly touched on the emotional fallout from their breakup.
During a 2018 appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair expert On the 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 completely disconnected, surviving only on water and tea, with no food, devices or conversation.
That period of solitude led him to reflect deeply on his personal life. Kutcher revealed that he wrote letters to people from past relationships in which unresolved feelings remained.
He described the process as a way to let go of the regret and emotional weight he had carried for years.
Moore, now 63, has also spoken candidly about the end of her marriage.
While promoting her 2019 memoir From the inside outshe said Good morning America“I got lost. If I had to look back, I would say I got blinded and lost.”
Her words highlighted how deeply the relationship and its end affected her sense of self.
Today, both actors seem to be in very different places.
Kutcher shares sons, 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 has no qualms about applauding her success when it’s deserved.
