The concept of “nepo babies” has become increasingly relevant across the Internet. There’s no secret that several star children have become successful thanks to the support and opportunities offered by their famous parents. However, not all celebrities think alike, as Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher disagree with special treatment.
They Plan To Donate Everything To Charity
Kutcher and Kunis went on the record to say they won’t leave any of their fortunes to their children but will donate it to charity after they are gone.
They Are Worth Millions
Together, the couple is worth about $275 Million, along with several assets, such as their sustainable farm in L.A. still, they are very sure they won’t put up a trust for any of their children, Wyatt and Dimitri.
Ashton Is A Big Investor
Most of Kutcher’s fortune came from his lead roles in shows like That 70s Show and the last seasons of Two And A Half Men ; however, he made several early investments that increased his net worth in Spotify, Shazam, Uber, and more.
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Mila’s Long Career In Movies
Meanwhile, Mila’s net worth comes from her several roles in cinema, like Black Swam , along with her lead role as Jackie in That 70s Show , and the voice of Meg in Family Guy .
They Won’t Have A Trust
This isn’t the first time the couple has caught a lot of attention because of how they raise the children regarding money. In 2018, Ashton told Dax Shepard, “I’m not setting up a trust for them.”
The Kids Are Surrounded By Privilege
While some people might disagree, they believe their children are growing up with so much privilege they aren’t even aware of. So they want to teach them the value of money and hard work rather than setting their lives on a silver plate.
Show Them To The Real World
Kutcher said that it is most probable that they never realize the amount of privilege they are surrounded with unless they expose them to the real world. They are raising them not to be entitled or spoiled.
They Want To Raise Good People
When Mila contributed to the conversation, she added, “yeah, we’re not gonna raise a******s. There are enough a**holes in this world! We don’t need to contribute.”
They Better Have A Good Idea
Yet, there are willing to show support for their kids’ future. Kutcher added that if they happened to have an excellent idea for a good business, they wouldn’t have a problem investing in it or financially supporting it.
He’s Open To Invest
He finished by saying, “If my kids want to start a business, and they have a good business plan, I’ll invest in it. But they’re not getting trusts.”
It Was An Old Interview
Though these statements were made back in 2018 when the actors went to the Arm Chair podcast, the interview resurfaced after a tweet about the matter went viral again.
It Brought A Lot Of Attention
People online had very strong opinions about their parenthood choices. While some thought it was a great idea, others highly criticized their decision saying it was unfair to their children.
They’ll Be Adults
A user on Twitter shared, “Their kids will likely be grown when they both are passed, at that point they will have already learned, from the environment their parents created, how to create wealth.”
A Financial Strategy Or A Life Lesson?
Others thought Kutcher and Kunis were using charities as a financial strategy, something that is believed to be used by various celebrities to avoid or save taxes.
People Talked About Nepotism
Of course, the situation brought nepotism to the table. Over the last few years, several celebrities have been criticized because they haven’t faced the hard work regular people struggle with daily, because their parents were part of show business.
They Don’t Want Them To Show Them Privilege
The concept of “nepo babies” became more popular after Vulture made an issue on the topic at the end of 2022, which included big names such as Lilly Collins, Iris Apatow, Dakota Johnson, and more. Some fans believe Ashton and Mila prefer their children not to be related to this concept in their future as adults.
They Don’t Like To Shower
Oddly enough, the couple’s parenthood style has been criticized other times in the past for other things. In 2021, they went viral because they shared their particular bathing and showering habits, which resulted in being very controversial.
If They Don’t See It, They Are Clean
Both Kunis and Kutcher said they don’t use soap every day, or even with their children. Mila confessed that she doesn’t shower much, and they don’t wash the kids unless they “see dirt on them.”
People Still Like Them
Despite being one of the most beloved and stable couples in Hollywood since they married in 2015, Mila and Ashton tend to make people online question their behavior sometimes.
