The Surprising Genetic Feature You Never Realized Ashton Kutcher Was Born With

Posted by Tandra Barner on Friday, May 17, 2024

Over the years, many have come to know Ashton Kutcher for his chiseled jawline, five o'clock shadow, and slightly tousled hair. But hiding during his red carpet appearances or when the actor is on screen are his webbed feet.

Kutcher appeared on a 2008 episode of "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross," where he discussed his unusual feet. In a clip from the show (via The Daily Telegraph), the actor jokingly tells Ross, "When everything else is this good looking, something's gotta be messed up," before showing off his attached toes.

Kutcher's webbed toes may seem strange, but this unique feature is actually the result of a genetic condition called syndactyly. According to Medical News Today, syndactyly occurs during fetal development and affects one in every 2,000 to 3,000 newborns. Some people choose to surgically separate the toes, while others, like Kutcher, proudly keep their webbed toes intact.

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