During a 2018 appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden, both stars reminisced about their first phone call. Diddy revealed, “I gave him a call one day and I said, ‘I heard that you’re gonna punk me and I just don’t think that’s a good idea.’” Ashton responded, “If you do that, that will not end well for you. But I think we should work out a deal.” This early interaction set the tone for a dynamic relationship that would span decades.
Their bond wasn’t just about Hollywood status—it also had a significant impact on both men’s careers. Kutcher has credited his friendship with Diddy as a key influence on his decision to join the cast of Guess Who. He explained that hanging out with Diddy opened his eyes to the complexities of race relations in America. Kutcher shared, «It wasn’t that he was a hip-hop mogul and I was a farm kid; it was because he was Black and I was white. It was that simple.”
In the early years of their friendship, the duo enjoyed legendary parties, with Kutcher recalling, “If you're a single man, there's probably no greater human being in the world to hang out with.” However, Kutcher has remained more reserved about the wild stories from those times. During a 2019 Hot Ones appearance, he said, “I’ve got a lot I can’t tell,” when asked about the raucous evenings they shared.
Despite their deep connection, the friendship between Kutcher and Diddy has faced a major shift in recent years. The friendship has come under scrutiny due to Diddy's ongoing legal