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With a slightly unkempt style and a fatigued look, Kutcher’s appearance raised eyebrows, possibly a consequence of recent controversies and an unfortunate haircut. A comparison of his photos from 2005 to the present day starkly highlights the passage of time. Once the epitome of charm, Kutcher now appears more worn and weary. The contrast in his appearance over the past two decades is striking, reflecting his fall from Hollywood’s graces.
Social media has also chimed in on his transformation. One user posted on X, previously known as Twitter, stating, “He aged horribly.” Another remarked, “He looks older than Demi Moore lol,” referencing his ex-wife. The years certainly account for some of the changes in his looks, but Kutcher has also been the subject of numerous plastic surgery speculations throughout his career.
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Ashton Kutcher himself has critiqued Hollywood’s beauty double standards. In a conversation with Vanity Fair in January 2026, while promoting his role in Ryan Murphy’s horror-drama “The Beauty,” Kutcher addressed the topic of cosmetic procedures. Playing a wealthy character obsessed with youth, he echoed a sentiment shared by his wife: “Someone wears braces or Invisalign, and it’s normal, but a rhinoplasty is viewed differently.” Kutcher pointed out the inconsistency, insisting, “They’re both cosmetic enhancements, one for your teeth, the other for your nose. Yet, nobody criticizes braces.”
How does Ashton Kutcher feel about plastic surgery?
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It’s worth noting Ashton Kutcher finds the double standards of beauty in Hollywood completely absurd. Speaking to Vanity Fair in January 2026, the former A-list actor discussed the topic of cosmetic enhancements while promoting Ryan Murphy’s horror-drama “The Beauty,” in which he plays a rich guy obsessed with chasing youth. “My wife actually said to me, ‘Somebody walks around with braces or Invisalign, and that’s totally fine. But the minute someone gets a rhinoplasty, that’s viewed differently,’” Kutcher pointed out. And he totally agrees, arguing, “They’re both cosmetic enhancements, one’s to your teeth and one’s to your nose. And nobody’s ever going to be judgy about getting braces.”
But somehow, other work is seen more harshly, which the “Jobs” star finds bizarre. He also doesn’t believe that Hollywood is solely responsible for promoting unrealistic beauty standards, asserting in an interview with the BBC later that very same month, “Entertainment is a reflection of society.” The actor reckons the real culprit is simply: “Everyone being on camera all the time.” Cosmetic enhancements are no longer as taboo as they once were, while celebrities openly talk about Botox and GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro, which the U.S. government is also endeavoring to make more accessible and affordable.
In October 2025, Kutcher opened up about missing out on certain jobs due to being too attractive. “There are roles that I’ve gotten because of the way I look and there are roles that I haven’t gotten because of the way I look. Sometimes it’s frustrating,” he confessed during a panel at New York Comic Con (via People). Turns out, there’s a downside to being extremely handsome, too.