Mila Kunis, a popular American actress, was born Milena Markovna Kunis in Chernivtsi, Ukraine on August 14, 1983. Today, on her 41st birthday, we look back at her extraordinary journey.
Mila grew up in a Ukrainian Jewish family and moved to the United States with her family when she was seven years old. Her parents came to Los Angeles in 1991 with only $250, leaving successful careers in Ukraine behind. Mila’s older brother is named Michael and her grandparents were Holocaust survivors.
Mila and her family struggled to adjust to their new country before settling in Los Angeles. Mila did not speak English when she first attended Rosewood Elementary School. The language barrier and cultural differences left her feeling “blind and deaf” during her first few years of school, which she describes as extremely difficult.
Despite these initial challenges, Mila’s determination and resilience were evident. She graduated from Fairfax High School in 2001 after attending Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School.
To balance her acting career and her education, she worked with an on-set tutor on That ’70s Show, where she played Jackie Burkhart. Mila also briefly attended Loyola Marymount University and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), but had to drop out due to her budding acting career.
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Kunis’ career began with her role as Jackie Burkhart in the series “That ’70s Show,” which ran from 1998 to 2006. This role was crucial in building her career. Since 1999, she has also been the voice of Meg Griffin in the animated comedy “Family Guy,” which represents a significant part of her career.
Kunis rose to prominence in the film industry with her role in the 2008 romantic comedy Forget Your Ex. Her performance, which showcased her comedic and dramatic chops, was highly praised. Her performance in the psychological thriller Black Swan (2010) brought her additional recognition and led to nominations for the SAG Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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Kunis has appeared in a number of other notable films, including the action films The Book of Eli (2010) and Max Payne (2008). She showed off her comedic chops in Ted (2012), Friends with Benefits (2011), and the Bad Moms films, including A Bad Moms Christmas (2017). She also played the Wicked Witch of the West in Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013).
Mila Kunis remains a well-known actress who is admired for her versatility and distinctive voice. On the occasion of her 41st birthday, her journey from young immigrant to global star is an example of her talent and drive.
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