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Ashton Kutcher on how looks affect casting: 'There are roles'

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At New York Comic Con last week, Ashton Kutcher opened up about how his appearance has both helped and hurt him in Hollywood.
"There are roles that I've gotten because of the way I look and there are roles that I haven't gotten because of the way I look," he shared, pointing out just how much appearance can matter in the industry.

His polished image keeps him from landing 'down on your luck' characters

Kutcher explained that his polished image sometimes keeps him from landing "down on your luck" characters, showing how casting is often about visuals, not just talent.
His experience is a reminder that even big stars face typecasting based on their looks.

Kutcher's career has been pretty varied

Despite these challenges, Kutcher's career has been pretty varied—from That '70s Show to Two and a Half Men.
Up next: he'll star in FX's sci-fi thriller The Beauty (coming to Hulu in 2026), where beauty comes with a deadly price.