Ashton Kutcher Finally Responds to the Rumors That He and Mila Kunis Don’t Shower
Ashton Kutcher is finally scrubbing away the lingering rumors regarding his personal hygiene. The actor recently addressed the years-long speculation that he and his family avoid bathing regularly. These rumors stemmed from a viral 2021 podcast appearance that left fans questioning the cleanliness of the Kutcher-Kunis household.
In a candid conversation Kutcher expressed disbelief at how the narrative spiraled out of control. “It was the craziest thing of all time,” the 47-year-old star remarked about the backlash. He explained that a single comment made years ago led people to genuinely ask, “Does he stink? Does he smell?”
The interview took place alongside his co-stars for the new series The Beauty, Anthony Ramos and Jeremy Pope. Kutcher felt compelled to set the record straight in front of his new colleagues. He clarified the situation to them, insisting, “I shower, I go to the gym, I shower.”
Anthony Ramos jumped to Kutcher’s defense during the exchange to support his castmate. “I can confirm my boy showers,” Ramos told the publication with a laugh. This confirmation from a peer effectively puts to rest the internet theories that have dogged Kutcher for nearly five years.
The controversy began during a 2021 episode of Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast. At the time, Kutcher and his wife, Mila Kunis, engaged in a relaxed conversation about parenting and bathing habits. Kunis noted that due to her upbringing in the Soviet Union without hot water, she “didn’t shower much anyway.”
The conversation then turned to their two children, born in 2014 and 2016. Kunis admitted to the hosts, “I wasn’t that parent that bathed my newborns — ever.” However, it was Kutcher’s addition to the topic that truly ignited the social media firestorm.
He famously quipped, “Now, here’s the thing: If you can see the dirt on them, clean them. Otherwise, there’s no point.” This practical approach to parenting was interpreted by many as an admission of poor hygiene. The soundbite went viral, sparking debates on social media about celebrity bathing habits.
Ashton Kutcher first gained household recognition as the dim-witted but lovable Michael Kelso in the sitcom That ’70s Show. He successfully transitioned from modeling to acting, becoming a staple in romantic comedies and television. His career includes hit films like The Butterfly Effect, No Strings Attached, and the biopic Jobs, where he portrayed Steve Jobs.
He later replaced Charlie Sheen in the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men, one of the highest-paying roles on television at the time. Beyond acting, Kutcher is a prominent venture capitalist in the technology sector. He has invested in major tech companies like Uber, Airbnb, and Spotify through his firm, A-Grade Investments.
His current project, The Beauty, is a Ryan Murphy production adapted from a comic book series. The show explores a world where a s***** transmitted disease makes people physically beautiful. However, this beauty comes at a terrible cost, often leading to spontaneous combustion for the infected.
The series features a star-studded cast including Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, and Jeremy Pope. It is one of the most anticipated releases of the season, marking Kutcher’s return to a major dramatic role. The show delves into society’s obsession with vanity and the price of perfection.
Kutcher’s return to the screen follows a period where he focused heavily on his business ventures and philanthropy. He co-founded Thorn, an organization dedicated to building technology to defend children from s**** abuse. This serious off-screen work contrasts with the comedic pranks of Punk’d that once defined his public image.
Fans of Kutcher also recently saw him reprise his role as Kelso in the Netflix spinoff That ’90s Show. The cameo served as a nostalgic nod to the series where he met Kunis. Their relationship has long been a favorite subject for tabloids, especially given their journey from on-screen teenage sweethearts to real-life spouses.
Mila Kunis, Kutcher’s wife, remains an A-list talent in her own right. She is known for voicing Meg Griffin on Family Guy and starring in films like Black Swan and Bad Moms. The couple has been married since 2015 and they share two children, Wyatt and Dimitri.
Let us know if you think the internet overreacted to the couple’s initial bathing comments in the comments.