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Mila Kunis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Full Name:<\/strong> Milena Markovna Kunis
Date of Birth:<\/strong> August 14, 1983
Place of Birth:<\/strong> Chernivtsi, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)
Nationality:<\/strong> American (naturalized)
Profession:<\/strong> Actress, Producer, Voice Artist
Years Active:<\/strong> 1994\u2013present
Languages:<\/strong> English, Russian (native)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mila Kunis is an American actress of Ukrainian-Jewish descent, known for her versatility, comedic timing, and natural screen presence. She gained fame as a teenager starring as Jackie Burkhart in the hit sitcom That ’70s Show<\/em>, and later earned critical acclaim for her dramatic performance in Black Swan<\/em> (2010). Kunis has established a dynamic Hollywood career across television, film, and voice acting, with credits ranging from romantic comedies to psychological thrillers and animated series. She is also known for her sharp wit, grounded personality, and dedication to family and philanthropy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Early Life & Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mila Kunis was born in Chernivtsi<\/strong>, in what was then the Soviet Union (present-day Ukraine). Her family emigrated to the United States in 1991<\/strong> when she was 7 years old, settling in Los Angeles, California<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Parents: Mark Kunis<\/strong>, a mechanical engineer and cab driver; Elvira Kunis<\/strong>, a physics teacher and pharmacy manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Of Ashkenazi Jewish descent<\/strong>, her family faced antisemitism in the USSR and sought a better life in the U.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Did not speak English upon arrival and credits watching American TV shows<\/strong> like The Price Is Right<\/em> with helping her learn the language quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Attended Fairfax High School<\/strong> in Los Angeles and later took classes at Loyola Marymount University<\/strong> and UCLA<\/strong>, but did not complete a degree due to her acting career taking off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Career Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Television Breakthrough \u2013 That ’70s Show<\/em> (1998\u20132006)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Cast at age 14 in the role of Jackie Burkhart<\/strong>, despite producers requiring actors to be 18 (she was allowed to remain after impressing them in auditions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Starred alongside Ashton Kutcher, Topher Grace, and Laura Prepon in the beloved Fox sitcom for all eight seasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Became one of the most recognizable teen TV actresses of her time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Won a Young Star Award<\/strong> and earned a devoted fan base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Voice Acting \u2013 Family Guy<\/em> (1999\u2013present)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Took over the role of Meg Griffin<\/strong> in Family Guy<\/em> from the second season onward<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Her deadpan delivery and comedic timing made Meg a standout in the series<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Continues to voice the character in the long-running animated show<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Film Career \u2013 From Comedy to Drama<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Mila Kunis transitioned successfully into film, building a diverse resume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Comedic Roles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Forgetting Sarah Marshall<\/em> (2008) \u2013 Breakout film role opposite Jason Segel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Extract<\/em> (2009), Date Night<\/em> (2010), Friends with Benefits<\/em> (2011, opposite Justin Timberlake)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ted<\/em> (2012) \u2013 Major box office hit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Bad Moms<\/em> (2016) and A Bad Moms Christmas<\/em> (2017)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Dramatic and Genre Roles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • The Book of Eli<\/em> (2010, with Denzel Washington)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Black Swan<\/em> (2010, directed by Darren Aronofsky)\n
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            • Played Lily, the dark rival ballerina to Natalie Portman\u2019s Nina<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Earned critical acclaim<\/strong>, winning a Marcello Mastroianni Award<\/strong> at the Venice Film Festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award<\/strong> and a Golden Globe Award<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Other Notable Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Jupiter Ascending<\/em> (2015) \u2013 Lead role in the sci-fi epic by the Wachowskis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Luckiest Girl Alive<\/em> (2022, Netflix) \u2013 Executive producer and star of the psychological thriller<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Four Good Days<\/em> (2020) \u2013 Earned praise for her dramatic performance as a recovering heroin addict<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                Awards & Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Golden Globe Nomination<\/strong> \u2013 Best Supporting Actress (Black Swan<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Screen Actors Guild Nomination<\/strong> \u2013 Outstanding Performance (Black Swan<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Venice Film Festival<\/strong> \u2013 Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actress<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Spike Guys\u2019 Choice Awards<\/strong>, Teen Choice Awards<\/strong>, and MTV Movie Awards<\/strong> winner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Regularly named among Esquire<\/em>, GQ<\/em>, and People<\/em> magazine’s \u201cMost Beautiful\u201d or \u201cSexiest Women\u201d lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Forbes has included her in its highest-paid actresses<\/strong> list during peak years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  Personal Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Married:<\/strong> Ashton Kutcher (since 2015) \u2013 Her co-star from That ’70s Show<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Children:<\/strong> Two \u2013 daughter Wyatt Isabelle and son Dimitri Portwood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Known for being very private<\/strong>, candid, and down-to-earth in interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Publicly outspoken on political, cultural, and health issues, including the importance of voting and vaccination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    Philanthropy & Advocacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    Mila Kunis is involved in several charitable causes, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Stand Up to Cancer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Planned Parenthood<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Thorn.org<\/strong> \u2013 Alongside Kutcher, supports efforts to combat child sex trafficking and online exploitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • In 2022, she and Kutcher raised over $35 million for Ukrainian refugees<\/strong> through a GoFundMe campaign following Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine. She called the campaign a deeply personal mission due to her Ukrainian roots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      Business & Media Ventures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Executive producer<\/strong> on Luckiest Girl Alive<\/em> and other developing projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Partnered with Kutcher in launching investment initiatives<\/strong> in tech startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Involved in non-alcoholic beverage brand \u201cKIN Euphorics\u201d<\/strong>, focusing on wellness drinks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Has appeared in major endorsement campaigns including Gemfields jewelry<\/strong>, Jim Beam<\/strong>, and Dior<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        Legacy & Influence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                        Mila Kunis is admired for her:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        • Sharp intelligence and comedic instincts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Commitment to authenticity<\/strong>, rarely indulging in Hollywood pretense<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Successful transition from child star to respected film actress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Voice for Eastern European immigrants and the Jewish-American experience<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          She is considered a role model for young women who value both career ambition and family grounding<\/strong>, and remains a sought-after actress for both drama and comedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          Social Media Presence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Mila Kunis does not have public social media accounts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Prefers privacy but frequently appears on husband Ashton Kutcher\u2019s platforms and in campaign videos\/interviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                            Recent & Upcoming Projects (as of 2025)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                            • In talks to reprise her role in upcoming Bad Moms<\/em> spin-off<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Developing and producing more streaming content, focusing on female-driven stories<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Active in philanthropy related to Ukraine<\/strong>, women\u2019s health, and child protection causes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                              Full Name: Milena Markovna KunisDate of Birth: August 14, 1983Place of Birth: Chernivtsi, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)Nationality: American (naturalized)Profession: Actress, Producer, Voice ArtistYears Active: 1994\u2013presentLanguages: English, Russian (native) Overview Mila Kunis is an American actress of Ukrainian-Jewish descent, known for her versatility, comedic timing, and natural screen presence. She gained fame as a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":118,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actors-actresses"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":497,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117\/revisions\/497"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}