What Is Matt Rife's Connection To Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis?

When Matt Rife launched his “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” it didn’t take much convincing to get Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis to agree to shoot a video promo for the hot-ticket event. He told “Access Hollywood” he was excited about working with the couple because he’s a massive fan of “That ’70s Show” and particularly fond of Kutcher’s character Michael Kelso. “He has always been the character I’ve related to in all of TV history,” said Rife of the perpetually dazed and confused himbo. Rife and Kunis happen to have the same talent agency, which is how he learned she is a fan. As it so happens, Kutcher is, too.

Rife spoke to Kutcher first about possibly appearing in a video promo for the “ProbleMATTic” tour. During their chat, he learned that Kutcher and Kunis cuddle up in bed and watch his stand-up. “Which is gross but flattering. Whatever gets you there,” he quipped. Kunis later called Rife to speak to him herself. “She was just the absolute sweetest,” said the comic.

Rife came up with the promo concept himself. He cast Kutcher as a genie who denies the comedian’s wish to date Kunis, reminding him that she already has an awesome husband. A wish to replace Kutcher in the movie “Dude, Where’s My Car?” is also shot down – but Kutcher finally agrees to grant his wish for a world tour. Kutcher’s parting words to Rife are: “Don’t get canceled.”