Ashton Kutcher Praises Demi Moore The Substance Performance Amid The Beauty Buzz

"I'm so proud of her, she killed it." In a rare move, Ashton Kutcher broke his silence regarding ex-wife Demi Moore, showering her with praise for her role in the 2024 body-horror hit The Substance. Per Entertainment Weekly, Kutcher addressed the growing comparisons between Moore's film and his upcoming series, The Beauty.

Ashton Kutcher Demi Moore The Substance Oscar Nod Reaction

Kutcher and Moore, married from 2005 to 2013, haven't often discussed each other publicly in recent years. However, with Moore securing her first-ever Oscar nomination for The Substance, Kutcher didn't hold back. He noted that her extraordinary accolades were well-deserved, marking a gracious moment for the former couple.

The Shared Horror of Perfection in 'The Beauty'

The conversation arose as fans noticed striking parallels between Moore's project and Kutcher’s new FX series, The Beauty. Both narratives delve into the dark side of cosmetic enhancement and the obsession with physical perfection. Kutcher remarked that society has reached a point where "cosmetic enhancement is becoming increasingly predominant," suggesting that both projects are tapping into a collective cultural anxiety.

Premiering Jan. 21 on Hulu, The Beauty features a star-studded cast including Bella Hadid and Evan Peters. Ryan Murphy, the show's creator, promised "exploding supermodels" and plenty of body horror, mirroring the visceral intensity that made Moore's The Substance a commercial and critical triumph.