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- Michael Kutcher is the twin brother of That 70’s show Actor Ashton Kutcher.
- The two brothers were estranged but are now speaking again.
- On December 5, 2022, Ashton and Michael sat down for an interview about the Paramount+ series The check-up with Dr. David Agus.
Lots of people know Ashton Kutcher44, from his hit roles onwards That 70’s show, the ranch, Two and a half men, and more, but many do not know about his twin brother. Ashton and his brother Michael Kutscher, 44, was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa but only one shot at worldwide fame. Below is everything you need to know about Michael, including what Ashton said about him!
Who is Michael Kutcher?
Michael has lived a very inspiring life as the 44 year old has endured many life threatening health issues throughout his life. From the moment he was born, Michael’s life began very differently to that of his actor brother, Ashton, as Michael was born weighing less than five pounds. “When Michael was born at less than five pounds, significantly smaller than his twin, he was barely responsive and had trouble taking his first breath,” he said official site Conditions.
When Michael was just three years old, he was “struggling with significant developmental delays.” And just before he started kindergarten, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Later, when he was 13, the keynote speaker was diagnosed with heart failure. He received a heart transplant that allowed him to beat his “three to four weeks” odds of surviving and graduated from high school. After high school, Michael continued his education at Mount Mercy University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance. These days he spends his time as a keynote speaker and advocate raising awareness of cerebral palsy.
What did Ashton Kutcher say about Michael?
On December 2nd, 2022 Paramount+ was released a preview his series The check-up with Dr. David Agus, where Ashton opened up about a painful memory of the time his brother was in the hospital. “Then my dad will come and pick me up,” he said jobs Star said, “And it’s like, we go to your brother’s and I’m like, ‘Everything’s wrong.'”
“And he’s doing flatlines in space,” Ashton added. “And I know that sound because now I occasionally visit and watch the thing go and then it goes flat and they say … they grab me and they take me out and I’m like, ‘What the hell is going on ?’” And in one Exclusive clip the show, about entertainment tonight, the siblings sat down to discuss their relationship. “Why did you guys drift apart?” she asked dr David B. Agus, to which Michael replied, “Jealousy, sure. At least for me.”
In the clip, Ashton also revealed that asking his brother to “stop feeling sorry for him” changed their relationship to where it is today. “And then that caused a whole shift to where I think we are today,” the father-of-two began. “That means no, just right back – that’s it.”
Is Michael married?
Although Michael is not publicly known as married, he is a proud father of a son named Jackson Kutcher. He even accepted Instagram on September 9, 2022 to celebrate his son’s birthday. “Happy Birthday @jacksonkutcher. I am forever grateful for our friendship and the lessons you have taught over the past 18 years. We’ve had many ups and downs over the years but we’ve always had each other,” Michael captioned the snap. “As a father, I am so proud to be a witness to your achievements and the young man you have become. You, my friend, are my greatest achievement!! Keep yourself. I love you.” Michael currently lives in Denver, Colorado and works for Transamerica Retirement, according to his website.