Ashton Kutcher says he was fired by Gucci back during his modeling days, for being overweight. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight on January 14, the actor recalled landing a campaign with the luxury brand, which was run by Tom Ford at the time, and traveling to Italy for the shoot.
“I showed up, I flew to Italy for the runway show, and he puts me in, like, a pink Speedo,” Kutcher said, adding that he weighed “exactly” 178 pounds (80.7 kilograms) at the time. Kutcher said Ford "was like, 'He's too fat.' And then I got fired.”
Celebrities are exposed to a wide audience, and their image is constantly under harsh scrutiny by the public and the media. Luckily, many stars have clapped back at body shamers. And many stars have the fanbase to clap back for them!
Unfortunately, society has a long way to go when it comes to body image. From "too fat" to "too skinny" and everything in between, in this gallery you'll learn more about how your favorite celebs have been body shamed. Click through for more.