BlogHappy Birthday, Ashton! 45 years ago today, he (and his twin brother Michael) were born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. And today, he’s on top of an acting, producing and investing empire worth $200 million, has a beautiful wife and two kids.
It seems like he has it all.
So, let’s take a look at how Ashton ended up where he is, as we celebrate another trip around the sun.
Childhood Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ashton has an older sister and a twin brother. His brother suffered from congenital heart issues, which caused a great deal of stress to the empathetic kid. But overall his childhood was happy, and his family was closer for the challenges they faced.
Teenage Years Home, Homestead, Iowa
When he was a teen, the family moved to Homestead. Ashton actually helped his dad with construction on the home. He got into theater in high school, but didn’t initially pursue a career in acting. He attended college in biochemical engineering before being discovered and starting out a career in modeling.
Demi Moore’s Home, Hailey, Idaho
As Ashton moved up in his career in Hollywood, he also dated some very famous women. At age 25, he met 40 year old Demi Moore, who had a decades-long career already. They wed after a quick romance, and were the talk of the town for the six years they were married. However, there were too many differences, and they divorced in 2011.
Demi has stayed close with Ashton, as well as another ex, Bruce Willis. In fact, the family quarantined together in the family’s Hailey, Idaho home, which she bought after her divorce. The $9 million mansion has gorgeous gardens and attracts native wildlife, including moose and bears!
Ashton and Mila’s Beach House, Carpinteria, California
After all his dating, Ashton ended up where he started; dating Mila Kunis, his co-star and love interest on the show that made him famous. The two got together in 2012, and married in 2015. Soon they had two kids, and seemed focused on being a strong family.
In 2017, the couple bought an amazing beach house in the small town of Carpinteria. The 3,100 square foot house set them back $10 million, with six bedrooms, six bathrooms, huge windows and high ceilings, and direct beach access.
Ashton and Mila’s Sustainable Farm House, Beverly Hills, California
The couple is committed to each other, their kids, and the planet. A few years ago, they started constriction on a 6-acre plot of land Ashton bought in 2007 for $8 million. It took them years, but they built a sustainable farm house-style mansion with a focus on family and friends.
Built by a respected environmentally-friendly designer, the couple created a home with reclaimed wood, vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and more. It also has a corn field, on-site well, and solar panels to provide all the energy the home needs.
Steve Jobs’ House, Palo Alto, California
Ashton has made a fortune, both as an actor and director, as well as investing in Uber, Spotify, and a dozen other high-yield financial opportunities in the last decade. As his career has progressed, he’s stepped in front of the camera less often. In 2013, he starred in the biopic Jobs about creative genius Apple founder Steve Jobs. His performance was well-reviewed, and the movie did well.
Ashton was so committed to the gig, he even went on a Steve Jobs-inspired diet of raw fruits and veggies. It got him hospitalized twice, according to his wife Mila.
Steve Jobs had all the money in the world, but was not able to overcome his second bout of cancer. He once intended to built a giant mansion, but later in life found peace and quiet in a nice upscale neighborhood of Palo Alto. In the end, it seemed like a beautiful place for Steve and his family to spend the last few years of his life.
Ashton is turning 45 today. While he’s already accomplished so much in his life, personally and professionally, it’s no doubt that this brilliant, ambitious, and successful star will have his sights set on things bigger, better, and bolder for the years to come. And it will be a great journey to watch. So, happy birthday, Ashton, we hope it’s wonderful!
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