Ashton Kutcher

Originally from Iowa, Ashton Kutcher was approached by a talent scout and was asked to be a model. His modeling career peaked when he joined a competition and ended up winning the “Male Model of the Year.”

Fast forward to several years later— he’s one of Hollywood’s most bankable actors. His career has spanned the runway, feature films, TV sitcoms, and one top-rated prank show His work on the show Two and a Half Men has been his most successful in terms of his acting earnings.  He reportedly earned a cool $800,000 per episode or roughly $20 million per season. Kutcher has also distinguished himself in venture capital firms, launching his own company called A-Grade Investments. Through his company, he has supported startups, such as Uber, Spotify, Airbnb, and Soundcloud. He’s also a doting husband to actress Mila Kunis and father to their two kids.