When Jessica Simpson revealed that she was still a virgin at age 22 during her early career, Ashton Kutcher’s reply was just one word: “Why?” The moment, recounted by Simpson, came while she was playing a guest‑role on That ’70s Show, opposite Kutcher’s character. Caught off guard, Kutcher’s brief response captured the surprise and curiosity of the moment.
Simpson says she was “very innocent” at the time, focused on her values and not on the sexual choices of others. Kutcher, on the other hand, responded quickly—less with judgment than with genuine surprise.
That one‑word exchange now stands out in the public memory not because it was harsh but because of its simplicity. It speaks to the awkwardness and frankness of a private moment becoming public.
While neither Simpson nor Kutcher appear to treat the incident as scandalous, the quote has resurfaced as a piece of pop‑culture trivia: a reminder of how candid conversations behind the scenes sometimes become part of the celebrity narrative. For Simpson, the story reinforces her personal journey and the values she held early in her career. For Kutcher, it’s a moment that resurfaces in media as a footnote in his long career. Fans of both are reminded that even off‑screen relationships and brief dialogues can leave lasting impressions.