Christopher Ashton Kutcher was born on February 7th, 1978 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His twin brother, Michael, followed about five minutes later. Ashton also has an older sister, Tausha. His parents, Larry and Diane, divorced when Ashton was thirteen years old. It was around this same time that his brother had to undergo heart transplant surgery, which went smoothly. Still, the medical emergency impacted Ashton’s life, and he later enrolled in the University of Iowa, where he studied biochemical engineering in hopes of finding some way to help people with cardiomyopathy, the disorder his brother suffered from.
When Ashton was fifteen, his mother moved her family, along with her soon to be second-husband, to Homestead, Iowa - a relatively small farming community. While in high school, Ashton excelled at sports, but also developed a keen interest in theatre - making his debut in a 7th grade production of "The Crying Princess and the Golden Goose."
However, for the time being acting was only a hobby, and he was focused enough on his studies to gain entry into the University of Iowa’s biochemical engineering program. It was while studying at that institution that an agent discovered him in 1997. He was spotted at a restaurant and the agent suggested he enter a modeling contest called Fresh Faces of Iowa. Ashton ended up winning the competition, and earned himself a trip to New York to compete in an International Model and Talent Agency competition. He was quickly signed to an exclusive agency, and ended up traveling the world doing photo shoots and runway shows. Ashton landed some very good gigs, including Versace, and Calvin Klein.
In 1998, he decided to spread his wings some more and went on the audition circuit. One of the first shows he tried out for was That 70's Show , and he was lucky enough to get a very big early break.
Not one to rest on his laurels, Ashton took steps to make the jump to the big screen. He quickly landed roles in the teen romantic comedy, Down to You , the Ben Affleck action flick Reindeer Games and the modern western Texas Rangers , starring James Van Der Beek. Still young, Ashton has already managed to make an impact in the mediums of print, television and film. Clearly, he is one to watch.
Fun Ashton Facts:
- Ashton has two webbed toes on his left foot, the second and third toe ["OMG! Me too!"--krix]
- Won a trip to New York in a modeling competition; subsequently signed by the Next modeling agency (1997)
- P. Diddy has been given a lot of credit for hooking up Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, because they really have been inseparable since his L.A. party that summer. But they actually met in April on Saturday Night Live.
- Ashton had to perform CPR on Colin Hanks in March 2003 when flying back from Mardi Gras and their plane suddenly lost cabin pressure.
- Ashton loves to make things and is quite the craftsman. He is currently remodeling his home in LA and has built such things as a deck and the mantle in his living room.
- Ashton is not only an actor, but wrote ("master-minded") and produces "Punk'd". He was actually a co-producer for "My Boss's Daughter" and is an executive producer in the thriller, "The Butterfly Effect", as well as, a producer for the comedy, "The Dinner Party", also starring Bernie Mac.
Source--Ashton-Kutcher.net
off topic | from inside the mind of krix at April 01, 2004 12:01 AM .hahaha, nice april 1st joke! very good! you had me there for five secs or so. now change back to Keanu!
Posted by: IsabellaDeVille on March 31, 2004 11:16 PMOMG! You scared the **** out of me. LOL
yep...ashton can be scary!
Posted by: IsabellaDeVille on March 31, 2004 11:29 PMokay, krix, you got us...!//
(...Now for a scroll down the blog lane so I can resume my Kanu fix ...*smiles* )
That's the second time i've been 'got' this morning ! (and it's only 10.23am here - how gullible am I ?)
Posted by: Nukea on April 1, 2004 01:28 AM
oh my. inspired. you had me big time. nice work.
Posted by: bea herenow on April 1, 2004 01:37 AMHappy April Fool's Day to you, too, Krix!
Just like the others, you had me there - for about a second!
I've already been looking forward to some kind of prank from you!!! Ashton, really!
Now I need to double my daily intake of Special K just to get that babyface out of my system...
Oh. Right. April Fool's Day.
Man. You suck. You got me so good, I was like "Argh?!? ARGH!!!"
Oh, I dread going into the high school today. All those hormone-driven little punks are going to be geared up and loaded for bear.
Posted by: Smit too on April 1, 2004 03:49 AM*wakes up* oooozzzhhhh...where am I? what day is it? OH. Yeah, you had me--except I thought your site had been hacked! (for a second or two)
Great job, krix! It's nice to laugh first thing in the morning...
Posted by: bakednudel on April 1, 2004 03:57 AMGreat APril Fool's Joke Krix!!! LMAO
Posted by: Catz on April 1, 2004 04:53 AMGreat April Fool's joke..first my rock station tried to get me with playing country for an hour, and now this catsatrophy LOL! .. Thanks Krix! :) Happy April Fool's day!!
hugs and God bless your friend
Posted by: Janice on April 1, 2004 05:25 AMKrix! What a horrid April Fool's prank! You are a genius!
The eyes really freeked me out until I read the entry and realized what was going on...
Posted by: Tawny on April 1, 2004 05:34 AMVeeeerrrrrry Funny......
Posted by: SusanL in WVa on April 1, 2004 06:02 AM*wipes tea and cookie crumbs off desk and monitor*
Bwahahahahahaha! Thanks for the laugh, krix! Wonderful April Fool's joke!!!
Posted by: Maddi on April 1, 2004 06:09 AMThat's a nice trick!! ;)
What a wake-up call, I thought you had been taken over for a second there too!
Happy April Fools Day everyone!
OMG...im so'stupid....I thought it was for real! Am i happy it's not fjoew :) That's brilliant Krix!
Posted by: Shanice on April 1, 2004 07:03 AMLOL LOL LOL, well done.............
OMG, I was ready to write a very angry e-mail to you, Krix, for betraying our LOVE!!! You really got me, really did!!! he-he-he-he!
Posted by: lusenkea on April 1, 2004 07:34 AMwhat a great joke! your creativity never ceases to amaze!
Posted by: casluvskeanu on April 1, 2004 08:12 AMOMG!!! I forgot what day it was, and was getting upset!!! It was like "What is going on!
Goodone Krix
Real funny Kris! You got me for a second.
I had to double check the address--and then
remembered it was april fools!
You will bring "The One" back tomorrow right?
What everybody else said! I was freaked out for a second. My brain froze and I was in disbelief. Then a thought...ooooohhhhh yeah today...aaaaahhh I got it. Very very good. I haven't been gotten in a really long time. Enjoyed that muchly! Thanks for the laugh. By the way can't wait to have Keanu back up there. Miss him already. :)
Posted by: Toriane on April 1, 2004 09:08 AM*shock and surprise...(spitting noise)...spits morning coffee all over desk and computer*
OMG! Krix...are you trying to kill me???!!! You know I can’t take that much Ashton Kutcher early in the morning on a weekday...or any other day for that matter!
ROFLAO!! You’re a bottomless mug O’funny...love it! Happy April Fools!
...now kindly return us to our regularly scheduled programming :-)
...we've been "Punk'd!"
Posted by: shelz on April 1, 2004 09:20 AMJesus...don't do that...I almost shit my pants...Good one though krix. WE WANT KEANU!!! April 1st SUCKS!
KEANU FOREVER!!
Posted by: keanu2hott on April 1, 2004 09:48 AMI am really slow. First I thought, krix likes Ashton? Then I thought, it has to be a joke. Then, and only after reading a few of the comments, I realized what day it was. D'uh... *Zenny smacks her own head*
Posted by: Zen on April 1, 2004 09:50 AMROFLMAO!!! Too funny!!!
Posted by: chicks on April 1, 2004 09:51 AMIt was funny, but may we please have Keanu back now?
Really.
I mean it.
Where did you put him?
Put. Him. Back.
Now!!!!
LMAO! I just had to stop in to see what everyone's reaction was. LOL.
The whole "Ashton has two webbed toes on his left foot, the second and third toe ["OMG! Me too!"--krix]" is what I'm still cackling over... you are such a hoot!
Not too many crossover Ashton / Keanu fans, heh? I'm almost one of a kind. Ha.
Posted by: Red on April 1, 2004 10:17 AMEven my dog growled at the picture when it came up. Bad girl, Krix, bad...but really funny!
Posted by: T on April 1, 2004 10:42 AMman oh man k..... done in brilliant vibe merchant style..... happy fools day you nuttjob!! it's people like you, that make people like me, like people like you.
Posted by: roi on April 1, 2004 11:27 AMEEK!
I too need an Ashton blocker..
Ok, I'm over it now. Change it back before it freezes this way.
Posted by: Chianti the Concerned on April 1, 2004 12:40 PMit was funny, but now it's time to give us back a real man!!!!
Posted by: maggie on April 1, 2004 12:40 PMWell, I'm gullible too. I didn't get it until I read the comments. (duh!) Good one, Krix! You've got to double-dose us with Keanu, now!
Posted by: Angel on April 1, 2004 12:56 PMI forgot it was april 1st. Good one Krix. I really thought you had lost the plot. I dont want a little boy, with no brain. I need a man, THE MAN. No one else will do it for me. I'm totaly monogamus. KEANU FOREVER. Please don't do it again. I dont think I could take the shock.
Posted by: rhyanhan on April 1, 2004 02:07 PMOH MY! You've outdone yourself. Take a bow.
This is a sure sign of the coming apocolypse. Please, pretty please, could we all just have Keanu back?
Posted by: Irene on April 1, 2004 03:05 PMOMG you scared the shit out of me!!!! I forgot for a moment it was april 1. whew, I'm so glad it was just a joke.
Posted by: roxy on April 1, 2004 03:09 PMMan, good one Krix! After I got over the intial shock, I relized what day it was. Now could we PLEASEEEEEEEEE have Keanu back? I hope this means tommorow we will get an extra dose of Keanu.
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