Ashton Kutcher: It's Not Easy Being Rich and Famous
Filed under: Ashton Kutcher > When Celebrities Blog
Potato Head's stepfather, in his own words:
"a brief retort to the critics
Current mood: chipper
140 characters works for some things. Sometimes you need more space. I would like to address the spin factories around the world. Over the last week my posts on twitter have received a lot of attention. I have not begged or pulled or asked for any of it. Let me set a few facts straight.
1) I do not think that going off on my neighbor was a horribly offensive thing to do. I have been woken up every morning for the last four months by hammering and construction on a structure that is very close to our property line after being told the land was being purchased to build a park. Yes, there may have been a more diplomatic way to do it and maybe broadcasting it for the net wasn't the wisest choice. My father is a contractor my step father is a contractor. I grew up hiking shingles to the roof of houses and driving nails at 7 am for a living. I have absolute compassion and understanding for the workers. I do however have a job that sometimes forces me to work into the night (sometimes the movie business requires that) and occasionally I like to sleep past 7 am. Yes I live a very fortunate life and for that I am very greatful, I do however work for a living. I have a family that I support and a company that I run daily. And I cherish the 4 to 6 hours that I sleep a day.
2) I didn't "chuck beverages" at the construction workers. They were very happy to see us and laughing at the whole ordeal. I asked them if they wanted something to drink and they said yes. I thought that it would be a nice gesture. I am sorry if some found this offensive. But I know that the workers loved it.
3) I don't feel that my distain for the unwarranted attack on my step daughters by a blogger I will not name is out of line at all.
4) I don't smoke marijuana and any statement to the contrary is a lie. I simply feel that Michael Phelps is entitled to his privacy. The kid made a mistake (he is only human) and anyone who has been in the public eye knows the magnification of minor missteps can be blown way out of proportion. Yes he is a role model and a great one at that. But I'm sure that in his lapse of judgment he wasn't thinking, "boy I hope the whole world can see this so that kids everywhere can copy me." And truth be told, if they went out and trained and worked as hard as he has to reach the great heights of success in their careers I wouldn't hammer them about a slip up either. And in kind I would like to retract any negative statement that I made about the kid who published the pic. I'm sure he/she wasn't in a sober head space while taking it or publishing it for that matter (you are the company you keep). I leave perfection to the creator of this great universe and wouldn't assume that duty on any human being.
5) I find it exceedingly disappointing that the press coverage of my wife and my blog posts have not included the philanthropic pursuits that we have adopted and encourage. Our intention in becoming more active on the web has been with the effort to connect to the community in an effort to create a greater bond with the amazing fans that we have adopted over several years. We are sharing our lives our thought our ideas and yes our faults with the hope of using connectivity and oneness to build a greater unity and take down the walls that divide us. We have dedicated ourselves to building a coalition to abolish 21st century slavery and are smart enough to know that we can't do it alone. But truth be told we are having fun connecting with people and if we are to be defamed for doing so, so be it. We aren't publishing news. We are sharing with a community of people that are sharing back with us. So I only ask that you don't take our conversation out of context and please stop printing half truths in the media so as to drive up your user consumption and sell more ads on the content that you claim to be news."
[Image via WENN.]
YOU RUINED YOUR CAREER WHEN YOU MARRIED YOUR MOTHER, YOU PANSY ASS FRUITLOOP. "YOU" SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY??? ROFLMFAO! I THINK DEMI AND BRUCE SUPPORT YOUR LITTLE WHINEY ASS QUITE WELL.
GO AHEAD AND ADOPT SOME BABIES CUZ THE OLD HAG YOU MARRIED IS DRIED UP. YOU'RE BOTH TRYING TO BE THE NEXT BRANGELINA. NOT!!!!! AIN'T HAPPENIN' TATER TOT!
What makes you think the construction crew should work around your schedule?? Go get a room! Dude! Where's my life????
Holy shit. Has he ever heard of a COMMA?
GO HOME TO YOUR MOMMY (OH, I MEAN WIFE) YOU FUCKING DOUCHBAG!!!
Re: starwatcher – LOL! I couldn't agree more!!!
Ashton should be placed in a cell in Gitmo.
He may be smart enough to know some…but he can't spell grateful (greatful?) and some of his sentence show he's not a rocket scientist.
Dear Ashton, If you can't take the negative press, then quit the blogging. Try to have a career based on your talents of acting, not controversy. Your too talented for this.
OMG. Spare us, already! I used to like Ashton, until he hooked up with Demi. THAT is when he became a condescending, cocky bastard. I have no problem with her. And YES, she's hot as hell, plastic surgery or not. But HE is the fucking problem. He's always making arrogant comments, and walking around at events like he truly believes he's some form of royalty. Demi MADE you, Ashton. Before her, you were making straight to DVD movies and banging that puffy-eyed tadpole, Brittany Murphy. You were a nobody, Z lister, tops. Now you want to act like you're so high and mighty? Ha! GO FUCK YOURSELF! You're irritating as hell. And no one gives a rat's ass what you have to say. If Demi dumped your ass tomorrow, NO ONE would even remember your name. You'd disappear just like Wilmer, and all the others from your now defunct TV show. Get off your high horse.
blah blah blah…liked you better on that 70's show.
It really is sad that you keep making fun of Rumor Perez. I mean I love you but come on it's really the pot calling the kettle black don't you think….
I agree with him actually. I work nights and there's nothing more irritating then only getting to sleep and being woken up by construction. Alas, not much you can do except purchase some earplugs.
and thats why i like ashton… i would be pissed if i could not sleep in…
Good job Ashton, i hate the construction crew that keeps me awake & like you too & I feed /water them when the suns hot, its RESPECT
anyway i just wanted to say that i hope your reading this & pursue some form of renewable energy to stimulate a conscientious responsible vibe for Americans
their seriously fuggin dumb rite now
its the environment
it was actually really well written he isnt a stupid guy … and youd be surprised how many people are interested in what he has to say
Re: King_K_Rool – then why the hell are you even commenting? you're on perezhilton.com just like the rest of us.
Re: King_K_Rool – learn to spell and you don't even make sense.
Re: King_K_Rool – the only person posting useless shit is you. either comment on the story or move on.
You GO Ashie. Don't EVER let the "haters" shut you up. You are RIGHT! I think that you are intelligent and caring and THAT's what Demi saw in you. She was SMART to snatch-you-up.
I wish you, Demi, and your family nothing but the BEST. God bless you all!
Again, p.s. 'ear-plugs'…and have the housekeeper wake you.
Re: _Alice_ – Thank you Alice!!
Bravo Ashton!! Right On!!
The so-called public forum is becoming like the Roman Colosseum -We will be Killing People for Sport Pretty Soon!
most celebrities are uneducated. I don't take seriously anything they say, unless they have a college degree, then i may take it into consideration.
Perez is such a sleeze. At least Ashton has a brain. Btw, I agree with him when he said …. I don't feel that my distain for the unwarranted attack on my step daughters by a blogger I will not name is out of line at all.
That certain blogger is PEREZ. Just because he was teased all his life doesn`t make it right for him to call a young beautiful girl potato head REPEATEDLY! You are wrong on so many levels perez.
BOO FUCKING HOO.
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Go cry to someone who gives a shit.
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What's the matter Asston? You been sitting on your wallet?
Hey, after reading this, I think Obama should appoint him to some high position in the government.
The RealOrchidGirl & Mistress*****I can only speak for myself but I think other posters will feel me on this….you two are on EVERY post fighting back & forth like children…can't you exchange e-mails and do it amongst yourselves??? People come on here to blog about the issue posted about and your immature, stupid arguements are distracting and un nesessary…please grow up & STOP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I totally agree with Ashton Kutcher re: construction. Having lived next to a neighbor who decided his McMansion wasn't large enough, we had to live with a year's add-on construction. The machines start at 7am but the people start at 6am. You hear them outside talking and getting things ready. Then, every morning at 7am jackhammers and backhoes start blasting. We had garbage on our lawns, missing newspapers. Construction vehicles all over the road, blocking our driveway, parking on the sidewalks. I use contractors all the time and I certainly want American's to work. There is a way to limit the annoyance to your neighbors. There are things that can be done at 7am that aren't as loud. The other thing is that while people may work 9 - 5 Monday - Friday, do you really want to be woken up at (in my case 6am) on Saturday? A little thought and consideration is all it takes. Because Ashton Kutcher is rich and Famous doesn't make him wrong. Try living next to this for over a year. Try staying home sick for a week with the flu and listening to this while your neighbors are living somewhere else because it's too loud for them. I'm not rich, I'm not famous, and I don't live in Hollywood, I live in Wellesley Hills, MA. To add insult to injury, At the end of the day, after the McMansion was built, he didn't even put in a drive thru…
What a jackass. Buy some earplugs and sleep mask if it all so tedious. What a loser.
Re: Funnygirl – ear plugs don't work. You need to ask yourself why you hate this guy so much. Don't bother to respond, I have a life. Only popped on when I saw the feeding frenzy over the construction issue.
You guys should also leave his daughter alone. Would you like it if someone went after your kids or your nieces or nephews? Kids are off limits.
Arent there actually noise bylaws to prevent people from making that kind of noise that early in the morning? In all honesty, starting construction at 7 am is kinda retarded.
Shush already
Re: Trysta – you are a moron for putting a real picture of your kids on this site!
Yawn! Truth be told you and your wife are blogging because neither of you have any movie work…in a perfect world you would return to hauling those shingles up to the roof.
well…looks like sleeping with the hottest milf on the friggin planet has made ashton grow up a bit lol!
This guy is a fucking jerk
Aweee what he said sounded very smart. And I always thought he came off as a dumbass/stoner type. Good for them. I wish them the best of luck doing whatever it is they are trying to accomplish, lol. I sort of grasped it was a positive move.
oh Ashton ,the the fuck up dude!
i think its PEREZ written in #3
he seems kinda down to earth no?
Re: canadianbitch –
That is REALLY Damn funny…you should call Hallmark and get a job! I'd love Ash
I'd like Ashton to endorse one of my products…whether you love or hate him…whatever he's doing is sure as hell working. Hate him and your jealous of what he has. Demi might have paid $120,000 to look like she does but she has it to get it done with so everyone should shut it. I'd do it if I had sick money to throw around like that. Good for them…good for him…till the next one comes around. Then…good for you, but it probably wont be YOU…right?
Re: Jezzebelle –
HE'S THE StepDAD Jezzabelle Bruce is the kids real DAD, I don't think you understand the dynamics of the that…….They just put on a good show. Ashton want's his own children Im sure.
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