Ashton Kutcher says Tom Ford fired him for looking 'too fat' in Speedo

Entertainment Weekly • January 16, 2026 • entertainment

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Ashton Kutcher revealed that fashion designer Tom Ford once fired him from a Gucci modeling campaign because he was considered "too fat" at 178 pounds, highlighting the industry's rigid body expectations.
Kutcher shared this experience in an interview promoting his upcoming TV series The Beauty, which explores people's pursuit of physical perfection through transformative substances.
He emphasized that insecurities about appearance affect everyone, regardless of status, and reflected on how he and Ford now joke about the incident years later.
Kutcher also praised his ex-wife Demi Moore's acclaimed performance in the film The Substance, noting parallels between its themes and those of The Beauty.
The Beauty is set to premiere on January 21 on Hulu and Disney+.