Ashton Kutcher, who recently made headlines with comments about his ex-wife Demi Moore, has opened up about a story from his past that now sounds almost like a joke — but at the time, it cost him a high-profile modeling job.
During his early modeling years, Kutcher was reportedly fired from the luxury fashion house Gucci due to his weight. And to be clear, this wasn’t about dramatic weight gain or sudden changes to his physique. The 47-year-old actor, who is currently promoting his new series Beauty, shared the story in a candid interview with Entertainment Tonight, offering fans a glimpse into the sometimes harsh realities of the fashion industry.
At the time, Kutcher had landed a contract with Gucci, which was then led by the legendary designer Tom Ford. Excited about the opportunity, he flew to Italy specifically for the show. However, what should have been a milestone moment in his modeling career quickly turned into a frustrating lesson about the rigid beauty standards of the era.
According to Kutcher, Tom Ford dressed him in a bold, extravagant outfit — a pair of pink Speedo briefs. The look was daring, eye-catching, and far from conventional, yet it still wasn’t enough to save his spot in the campaign. Despite the fact that his weight was by no means excessive, the decision was firm and final.
Kutcher remembers the exact number on the scale: 178 pounds, roughly 81 kilograms. It was at this weight that he was reportedly labeled “too fat” for the luxury fashion brand. “He said I was too fat,” Kutcher recalled, quoting Tom Ford, after which he was immediately let go from the job.
Reflecting on the experience today, Kutcher emphasized that he holds no resentment over what happened. “It was a different time with completely different beauty standards,” he explained. What once felt like a personal rejection now serves as a reminder of how much the fashion industry has evolved — and how arbitrary standards can sometimes be.
The story also highlights the pressures faced by male models, which are often overlooked in discussions about unrealistic beauty standards. Kutcher’s experience is a striking example of how even someone who would later become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces had to navigate a world obsessed with numbers on a scale and perfectly sculpted bodies.
Looking back, Kutcher seems to approach the story with humor and perspective. What could have been a humiliating moment in his career has instead become a funny anecdote — one that fans can appreciate as a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of fashion and celebrity.
