January Jones’ resurfaced interview sparks speculation Ashton Kutcher wasn’t a ‘supportive’ boyfriend
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Television star January Jones revealed a former boyfriend was not supportive of her early Hollywood career in a 2009 interview with GQ, which has recently resurfaced. Fans are speculating that the ex in question is Ashton Kutcher, although she did not mention his name in the interview.
According to the Daily Mail, Jones and Kutcher, both 46, dated from 1998 to around 2001 when they were models for the clothing brand Abercrombie and Fitch.
Since then, Jones has gone on to star in the hit television series 'Mad Men' that ran from 2007 to 2015. She played the role of Betty Draper and was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her performance.
Kutcher has had a successful run on both small and large screens, starring primarily in the rom-com genre. He has been married to actress Mila Kunis since 2015 and shares two children with her.
January Jones' revelation in GQ interview
In a conversation with GQ back in 2009, January Jones shared her experience of making the career shift from modeling to acting and claimed that her boyfriend at the time had not been supportive of her decision.
"The guy I was dating when I first got to LA was not supportive," she said. "He was like, 'I don’t think you’re going to be good at this. So f**k you!'"
She did state that "he only has nice things to say now - if anything, I should thank him". "Because the minute you tell me I can’t do something, that’s when I’m most motivated," she added.
While Jones never revealed the name, GQ mentioned that the guy in question was none other than Ashton Kutcher.
January Jones answered Ashton Kutcher question in another interview
During her appearance on 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen' in 2016, January Jones was asked if she had indeed referred to Ashton Kutcher in the 2009 interview, but she still managed to deflect the question.
A viewer who called in on the show asked, "January, have you talked to Ashton Kutcher since he said you couldn't act and what do you think of his acting skills?" leading her to react with a surprised, "Oh, ouch!"
"You said in an article in GQ that he had said that about you, right?" the host chimed in.
"No, I didn't. I said that someone I had dated previously wasn't encouraging of my acting, not that I couldn't," replied Jones, setting the record straight. "I don't know if that person had ever actually seen me act."
"But the person who wrote the interview did the math and thought it might be him, but I never really said who it was," she added. "But I haven't talked to him, but I'm super happy for him and his family, to be political and all that."
Internet slams Ashton Kutcher while lauding January Jones
Netizens reacting to January Jones' 2016 interview clip on YouTube sided with her over Ashton Kutcher.
"Ashton Kutcher should be the last person to critique another actor's acting abilities," wrote a person.
"Lol, if it was just Ashton Kutcher I wouldn't worry about it too much," quipped another.
"Say what you will about January Jones she was on Mad Men, An awesome show that blew away the competition. For that alone she should hold her head up high," shared a third.
"Who isn't jealous of this incredible woman....her exes will kick themselves forever," stated a user.
"January Jones is a talented actress. Who the hell needs to care what ex/lover, ex-friends, ex-business partners, etc think about anything?!" noted another.
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