Ashton Kutcher makes it clear that admiration and respect still define how he views his ex-wife Demi Moore, especially when it comes to her latest work.
While promoting his upcoming series The beautythe actor openly praised Moore’s performance in The fabriccalling it one of her strongest yet.
speaks to Entertainment tonight in an interview published on January 14, Kutcher acknowledged comparisons between his new project and Moore’s film, but quickly shifted focus to her performance.
“Demi’s performance in The fabricobviously she got extraordinary honors,” he said. “I’m so proud of her.”
He then summed up his feelings simply and directly, adding: “She killed it.”
Kutcher, 47, and Moore were married from 2005 until their divorce was finalized in 2013. Since their split, he has largely avoided discussing their relationship publicly, making his recent comments stand out.
Rather than revisiting the past in detail, his words reflected genuine appreciation for Moore’s success and her Oscar-nominated performance.
In previous interviews, Kutcher has briefly touched on the emotional aftermath of their breakup.
During a 2018 performance at Dax Shepard’s Armchair expert podcast, he shared how isolated he felt after the divorce and how he sought clarity by spending a week alone in the mountains of Big Sky, Montana.
He explained that he completely disconnected and survived only on water and tea, without food, devices or conversation.
This period of solitude made him reflect deeply on his personal life. Kutcher revealed that he wrote letters to people from past relationships where unresolved feelings remained.
He described the process as a way to let go of regrets and emotional weight he had carried for years.
Moore, now 63, has also spoken candidly about the end of their marriage.
While promoting her 2019 memoir Inside Outshe told Good morning America“I lost myself. If I were to look back, I would say I blindsided myself and I lost myself.”
Her words highlighted how deeply the relationship and its end affected her sense of identity.
Today, both the actors seem to be in very different places.
Kutcher shares children Wyatt, 11, and Dimitri, 9, with his wife of ten years, Mila Kunis, while Moore continues to reflect on his past through his work and writing.
However, Kutcher’s latest comments show that he still has genuine respect for Moore after all and isn’t shy about applauding her success when it’s deserved.
