Ashton Kutcher Makes a Billion Dollars in Secret Business You Didn’t Know About (Not Acting)

Ashton Kutcher is proving that he is much more than a Hollywood actor. Known for roles in That ’70s Show and Two and a Half Men, Kutcher has quietly built a billion-dollar career in the tech world. Many fans may not realize that his success in business rivals his fame on screen.

This week, Kutcher returned to television after three years with the FX and Disney+ series The Beauty. The sci-fi drama, created by Ryan Murphy, features Kutcher as a mysterious billionaire known only as “The Corporation.” In a twist of life imitating art, Kutcher’s character is the richest person in the world, a status he is steadily approaching in real life, with an estimated net worth of $200 million.

Kutcher’s financial success began in 2010 when he partnered with Madonna’s manager, Guy Oseary, and billionaire Ron Burkle to form A-Grade Investments. Starting with a $30 million fund, they invested in then-unknown companies such as Uber, Airbnb, and Spotify. Those investments famously grew to $250 million.

Reflecting on his approach, Kutcher has said, “If we don’t make a dollar, but we change the world in a meaningful way because we solve real problems and we support great people and do our best to help, the returns are going to be the exhaust of that.”

In 2015, Kutcher co-founded Sound Ventures, which now manages over $1 billion in assets. Despite the wealth he has accumulated with his wife, Mila Kunis, the couple has said they do not plan to leave a massive inheritance for their children. Instead, they want to encourage them to build their own futures.

On screen, Kutcher is taking on new challenges with The Beauty, which also stars Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall, and Anthony Ramos. The show explores a world where a s***** transmitted drug grants perfect beauty but with deadly consequences. Kutcher’s character, the mastermind behind the drug, allows him to explore a darker, villainous side he hasn’t often shown in previous roles.

He is also continuing to work behind the scenes in television and film as an executive producer for unscripted projects. In the tech world, Kutcher remains active, frequently speaking at conferences about artificial intelligence and sustainable investing. Sound Ventures recently closed a $240 million fund to support AI startups such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

Even with a packed career, Kutcher and Kunis maintain a grounded personal life. The couple recently made headlines for joking about their “minimalist” family hygiene habits, showing that despite their wealth, they keep a sense of humor about everyday life.

Kutcher is a clear example of how a celebrity can reinvent themselves beyond entertainment. He has successfully balanced acting, producing, and investing, turning his curiosity and business sense into a billion-dollar enterprise.

Do you think Kutcher’s real-life experience in tech makes him more believable as a “shady tech billionaire” in The Beauty? Share your thoughts in the comments.