Ashton Kutcher’s Hollywood Comeback Slammed As ‘Desperate’

Ashton Kutcher He is reportedly trying to revive his career in Hollywood after losing popularity within the industry in recent years.

The “Two and a Half Men” star has reportedly alienated fans and potential employers by being involved in several high-profile controversies. Among them was his public support for the actor Danny Masterson Following Masterson’s conviction for raping two women, as well as the actor’s long-term association with the embattled rapper. Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Now, according to reports, Ashton Kutcher is hoping to re-establish himself in the spotlight with a role in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming FX TV series “The Beauty.”

Ashton Kutcher seemed destined to be one of Hollywood’s greats after gaining widespread fame with his role as Michael Kelso on the hit sitcom “That ’70s Show.”

In the years that followed, he wasted no time amping up his star power with a string of romantic comedies, his own MTV prank series “Punk’d,” and by stepping in for Charlie Sheen in the title role in “Two and a Half Men.”

Much of that momentum seems to have faded in recent years, as the actor has become embroiled in some of Hollywood’s most controversial stories.

However, he is said to be hoping to return with an upcoming role in Ryan Murphy’s new FX TV series, “The Beauty,” a move that has been described as “desperate.”

A source said: “Now he is pinning all his hopes on his new series to bring him back into the spotlight.” Daily Mail About the actor. “He hopes people can forgive and forget the shameful things he has been involved in over the years.”

Kutcher’s fall from Hollywood was driven by a combination of factors, though two incidents in particular stand out.

In 2023, after actor Danny Masterson was convicted of raping two women, Kutcher and his wife Mila Kunis sparked widespread backlash for submitting letters of support to the court urging leniency in sentencing.

Although the pair later apologized for their actions, Kutcher’s perceived closeness to Sean “Diddy” Combs dealt another blow to his public image after the rapper was charged with multiple sex crimes and later convicted of transportation for prostitution.

Well aware of his waning popularity, Kutcher is said to be “desperate to redeem himself” now more than ever.

The insider added: “He knows he has lost popularity over the years, both in Hollywood and with the public, due to some inappropriate and misguided choices. He and Mila have noticed that they are receiving fewer and fewer invitations to Hollywood events.”

With the upcoming series premiering next month, Kutcher has already begun promoting the project with great enthusiasm.

He discussed the show during a Q&A session at New York Comic Con in October and also shared teaser posts on Instagram, breathing new life into an account that had been largely dormant for the first half of the year.

However, as expected, some netizens flooded the comments section with questions about his past controversies, which seems to have left Kutcher wondering if he’ll ever be accepted again.

“He is embarrassed by his past transgressions,” said a Kutcher insider.

They added: “He knows the Masterson and Diddy episodes are still fresh in people’s minds. He’s so nervous he’s literally asking his mates if they think he’ll ever be accepted again. He’s desperate to save his image.”

During a Q&A session in October, Kutcher also hinted at another reason why he’s facing challenges in his acting career.

He blamed his polished appearance as the reason, although he did not reveal exactly which roles it cost him.

“I think every role you get, part of it is your looks, right?” He told everyone present People magazine.

“It’s a very big part of what you bring to the character. And so, there are roles that I get because of the way I look, and there are roles that I don’t get because of the way I look,” Kutcher added.

According to the actor, facing such situations frequently can feel “frustrating” at times, but his experience as a producer has helped him understand the decisions behind them better.