Last Friday, I wrote a story asking if you ladies and gentlemen had any sympathy for Demi Moore at this point in her rough marital situation. The comments were all over the place – some of you did (and do) have sympathy for Demi simply because she’s a “wronged woman” whose husband is off boffing 20-somethings. Some of you seem to feel like Demi had it coming, for various reasons including her age, Ashton’s immaturity and their dual famewhoring. Some agreed with me that Demi needs to be seen publicly moving on from this marriage – and some thought Demi doesn’t owe “the public” anything. So, it was a mixed bag.
The latest from Demi and Ashton is a mixed bag too. While at the end of last week, the tabloids had Demi at ending couple’s counseling, People Magazine reports that Demi and Ashton were both at Kabbalah services on Friday. They didn’t sit together, though. According to People, “[they] sat on opposite sides of the aisle as is custom at the Kabbalah Centre, Kutcher greeted his wife with a hug post-services. Together, Kutcher, 33, and Moore, 48, spoke with a number of people before walking out with their arms wrapped around the other’s waists. The Two and a Half Men star was spotted affectionately leaning down to talk to the actress, who was quiet and appeared tired.” Ugh. DAMN IT, Demi. Still, this weekend, The Daily Mail reported that Demi is already talking to a divorce lawyer:
Demi Moore has consulted a divorce lawyer after the failure of a last-ditch bid to save her marriage to Ashton Kutcher. The 48-year-old actress’s marriage hit the rocks after allegations that Kutcher cheated on her.
Kutcher, 33, is alleged to have had sex with 23-year-old Texan Sara Leal in a hotel at the end of September – at a time when the actor should have been preparing to celebrate his sixth wedding anniversary with Miss Moore.
Last night an entertainment industry insider said: ‘Miss Moore has been totally humiliated. On Friday, therefore, she consulted a lawyer about getting a divorce. The discussion included her living arrangements and how a divorce would impact her assets. She is worth about £97 million and Kutcher is also worth close to that. This is a huge and very tough decision for Miss Moore to take. But her trust has been shattered.’
Miss Moore already had two broken marriages behind her – to songwriter Freddy Moore and actor Bruce Willis – when she wed Kutcher in 2005.
‘She desperately wanted to save their marriage,’ the source added. ‘But the Sara Leal story was a hard one for Kutcher to deny because it was backed up by the seedy photos of him partying.’
Miss Moore reportedly agreed to go to Kabbalah counselling sessions with Kutcher.
‘But it hasn’t worked,’ the source said. ‘She is done with him.’Miss Moore’s publicist did not respond to a request for comment. And Kevin Marks, the lawyer who handles her acting career, refused to comment.
[From The Mail]
Well, leaving arm-in-arm from Kabbalah services doesn’t really seem like she’s done with him. I’m trying to figure out Demi’s rationale and her plan of action if she does intend to stay with Ashton. Is her rationale, “All men screw around, but he always comes home to me, and he’s the best I can do”? I hope not. And what’s the plan of action? Not confirming or denying anything, and just hoping that everyone forgets about Ashton’s affair in a month or two, and then everything will be back to normal? Ugh.
Photos courtesy of WENN.
I half half expected that Bruce would have beaten the shit out of Kutcher by now. No such luck.
I am baffled by the continued referral to her as “Miss Moore” in that Daily Mail article.
it’s going to be very hard for her to walk away from this relationship. it is the only thing keeping her in the spotlight. kinda feel sorry for her…she looks and acts so desperate.
First thought – karma bites! Didn’t she cheat on Bruce Willis?
They were married for almost 6 years. Not too bad, in Hollywood terms.
Unless they have an “agreement” about this sort of thing, she needs to ditch him. There’s no point in her clinging to someone who clearly doesn’t respect her.
I think they’re being very careful to position Kabbalah properly before they make any “official” legal moves.
They both have lawyers. Lawyers come with their agency packages. Best believe there are already plenty of heads in the huddle over what we’ll see next.
Hold onto your magical red strings!
She is going to be just fine. After her and Bruce Willis split she financed several productions and made tons of money. She is the one in this realtionsip who is MEGA wealthy. When they first got together Kutcher was known for being a model and “Dude, Where’s My Car”.
Okay, for the sake of it… I am “Team Demi”. Really, I am!!
I do believe that she deeply loves him despite all the fame whoring and stuff they pulled over the years. But being caught myself in a relationship that I better should get rid off the sooner the better, I can tell from first hand, it’s a double-edged sword. Everything within you screams: Get rid of this guy who just keeps hurting you and treating you in a disrespectful way!!, but there is your heart that just sticks to that bloody bastard and you just can’t let it go like this. Because you can’t just deny those feelings.
I believe that Demi is in a similar situation. And she’s not pulling any publicity stunts here. She is mega rich and she does not need this way of promotion at all. And apparently Ashton thinks because of her tranquility of actions and her quiet suffering of things and stories, he can just continue screwing around and behaving like a total jerk. Men are like this, let’s face it. And some of them are especially clueless of all the pain they cause because in their self-righteousness they really don’t feel they’re doing any wrong.
Anyways… coming back to Demi… I really feel for her and by now, I really do believe that her love for him is unfortunately still stronger than her brain that keeps telling her: Let this guy alone. He won’t do you any good.
You go, girl! Dispose him. It’s the best you can do. (Meanwhile, I’ll try do so as well myself… ;o) )
Boring.
“I half half expected that Bruce would have beaten the shit out of Kutcher by now. No such luck”
Waldemar, LOL! That’s the funniest thing I’ve read in a while! If we see Kutcher with a black eye, you predicted it.
I’m a mixed bag about them too. I’ve always detested Ashton and his immature antics. I was indifferent to Demi until she hooked up with Ashton and became insufferable. I guess I’m Team Demi because we’re both girls, though really…don’t care. It’s been past time for her to consult a divorce attorney. It’s not as if Ashton has been faithful through out their 7 years together.
Yeesh, she better be consulting a divorce lawyer because she’s coming out of this thing looking pretty pathetic … like she has no backbone at all. But it definitely makes me think there is more to this, something she’s feeling guilty about in terms of the breakdown of the marriage. Whether that’s valid or not, who knows. I do know women who really are this pathetic (in terms of letting a terrible boyfriend or husband walk all over them). I have a friend who found out that her longtime boyfriend had ANOTHER GIRLFRIEND (in a different state) for 2 1/2 YEARS … and she only broke up with him for one month before she took him right back. And she’s still with him to this day. Sad.
I’ll never understand why celebrities go to such great lengths to pretend they’re not breaking up when they are. It’s not like some movie’s going to tank if the public finds out “too soon”.
@Sarah: I feel for you. I was in that situation too. Once I read the book “He’s Just Not That Into You” I vowed to never date a guy who I had to wonder what his real intentions were. And now I know the difference between being treated like a queen and being just a girlfriend! You’ll also figure it out for yourself and do well.
I feel for Demi too. It’s hard to handle a break up and especially one where he’s so much younger.
Sarah – There will come a point where you tire of it and say “NO MORE.” What exact point that is is entirely up to you. (Trust. Voice of experience here. Be it beating you and the realisation that your kid is next, or f’ing another woman in your bed, you WILL reach that point.)
I would absolutely PAY good hard-earned dollars to see Bruce Willis go all John McClane on AK’s ass! If not for what he’s done to Demi, then for what he’s done to their girls.
She needs to get rid of this dick and move on. After she’s taken the time to be single for awhile she should date men closer to her own age (anywhere from early 40’s to mid 50’s). I know she’s had alot of work done but I still think she looks great. I’m sure she could meet someone much better for her than this douche.
@Alix- I’m going to take a stab and say it has to do with pride. No one likes to admit to the world they’ve failed at something. Also, is it so finito once it gets announced. Maybe some are holding out for reconciliation.
I think Demi really loved him but in the end all those factors like age, fame, etc came between them.
I go back and forth on this…on one end, a lot of marriages make it through cheating scandals. On the other hand, Ashton seems pretty much like a McDoucheyDouche. However, Demi has integrated this man into her life, her children’s lives and that sometimes can override the cheating. Not saying it’s right, but it happens.
The unfortunate thing in all of this is that that girl, the “hooker”, is going to get a payday out of this when it’s all said and done, and we will be reading about what she has to say, further feeding the flames.
And who is to say that when Ashton’s away Demi doesn’t play? Maybe she’s got a little thing going with the pool boy?
In any event, if she chooses to stay with him, I doubt she is going to show anything besides a united front.
I recall him talking once about how he found her and basically staked his claim to her that night at a party…so perhaps there is genuine love between them? I don’t know…the cheating, the public nature of everything just makes me sad. Why can’t the Sarah Leal’s of the world just be content with having sex with a celebrity and getting “bragging” rights (although who the hell cares and/or is impressed with Ashton) when did the rules change to hookering, brokering,and selling their sordid tales?
AND WHEN WILL CELEBRITIES LEARN THAT NOTHING IS PRIVATE THESE DAYS???? Stupid. I mean, really. If you are a celebrity and want to mess around, perhaps you should have a nice little disclaimer printed out to have these women sign BEFORE the sex, to keep their mouths shut. The list of stupid celebrities is getting longer and longer, and you know what I notice? Most of these stories are celebrity MEN cheating and getting caught…hardly ever women. Are women smarter or are they not cheating?
Demi was acting so self rightous that it is very difficult to feel sorry for her. Ashton is a goofball, and he looks like her son! She paraded around for years with her goofy punk trophy, dragging Ashton everywhere..rather pathetic. Ashton is definitely not Paul Newman (RIP), or Clint Eastwood. I would rather have Clint, and he is old enough to be my Grandpa!
I truly hope Demi does move on… can’t see any future for them after all this skanky cheating business (with girls the same age as his step-daughters no less). Plus they’re in totally different places in life. She’s dealing with the effects of aging, menopause, etc and Ashton’s just hitting his stride as an adult. It must be exhausting for her to try to keep up youthful appearances at this point. She needs to find a nice guy her own age or older, someone who is way past the whole hot tub hooker thing. Then maybe she can let go of this obsession with her looks and just allow herself to age with dignity. I bet she’d be a hell of a lot happier.
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