Ashton Kutcher Says He Was Fired from a Gucci Campaign for Being 'Too Fat'

Ashton Kutcher Says He Was Fired from a Gucci Campaign for Being 'Too Fat'

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Key Points:

  • Ashton Kutcher revealed he was once fired from a Gucci campaign for being "too fat" during his early modeling career.
  • He had flown to Italy for the shoot and was told by Gucci Creative Director Tom Ford that he was not the right fit after trying on a pink Speedo.
  • At the time, Ashton weighed 178 pounds and was about 19 years old, placing the incident around 1997 or 1998.
  • Kutcher later understood Ford's specific vision and they have since laughed about the situation.
  • Despite the setback, Ashton quickly found success by landing his role on "That '70s Show," which premiered in 1998.