Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mila Kunis
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Mila Kunis made an impact.
Mila Kunis, born Milena Markovna Kunis in Ukraine and raised in Los Angeles, is an American actress known for her prominent roles in television. She gained recognition for playing Jackie Burkhart on That '70s Show (1998-2006) and has voiced Meg Griffin on the animated series Family Guy since 1999. Kunis's career encompasses both live-action and voice acting, establishing her as a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
1994: First Television Roles
In 1994, Mila Kunis had her first television roles, appearing on Days of Our Lives and Baywatch.
1998: Starred in That '70s Show
In 1998, Mila Kunis began starring as Jackie Burkhart on That '70s Show.
1999: Replaced Lacey Chabert as Meg Griffin on Family Guy
In 1999, Mila Kunis replaced Lacey Chabert as the voice of Meg Griffin on the animated sitcom Family Guy.
1999: Voicing Meg Griffin on Family Guy
In 1999, Mila Kunis started voicing Meg Griffin on the animated sitcom Family Guy.
2001: Appeared in Get Over It
In 2001, Mila Kunis appeared in the film Get Over It opposite Kirsten Dunst.
2002: Starred in American Psycho 2
In 2002, Mila Kunis starred in the straight-to-DVD horror film American Psycho 2.
2004: Starred in Tony n' Tina's Wedding
In 2004, Mila Kunis starred in the film adaptation Tony n' Tina's Wedding.
2005: Co-starred in Moving McAllister and After Sex
In 2005, Mila Kunis co-starred with Jon Heder in Moving McAllister and followed up with After Sex starring alongside Zoe Saldana.
October 2006: Began filming Boot Camp
In October 2006, Mila Kunis began filming Boot Camp (originally titled Straight Edge).
2006: That '70s Show concluded
In 2006, Mila Kunis concluded her role as Jackie Burkhart on That '70s Show.
2006: Voiced Meg in Family Guy Video Game!
In 2006, Mila Kunis voiced Meg Griffin in the Family Guy Video Game!
2007: Participated in Funny or Die video with James Franco
In 2007, Mila Kunis participated in a video for the website Funny or Die alongside James Franco. The video, a parody of the MTV show The Hills, gained 2.4 million views over ten years.
2008: Critical success with "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"
In 2008, Mila Kunis experienced critical acclaim for her role in the film "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2008: Breakthrough Film Role and Major Film Release
In 2008, Mila Kunis had her breakout film role in the romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall. She also starred in the action film Max Payne in the same year.
2008: Portrayed Mona Sax in Max Payne
In 2008, Mila Kunis portrayed Mona Sax in the action film Max Payne, based on the video game. She underwent training in guns, boxing, and martial arts for the role.
2008: Starred in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
In 2008, Mila Kunis starred as Rachel Jansen in the comedy film, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, co-produced by Judd Apatow. The film was a commercial and critical success.
2009: Appeared in Extract
In 2009, Mila Kunis appeared in the comedy film Extract with Ben Affleck and Jason Bateman. The film received mostly positive reviews.
2009: Critical success with "Extract"
In 2009, Mila Kunis garnered critical acclaim for her role in the film "Extract", according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2010: Critical success with "Date Night" and "Black Swan"
In 2010, Mila Kunis achieved critical success with her roles in the films "Date Night" and "Black Swan", according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2010: Critical Acclaim for Black Swan and The Book of Eli Release
In 2010, Mila Kunis gained critical acclaim for her performance in the psychological thriller Black Swan, receiving award nominations. In the same year, she also appeared in the action film The Book of Eli.
2010: Starred in The Book of Eli and Date Night
In 2010, Mila Kunis starred alongside Denzel Washington in the action film The Book of Eli and had a minor role in the comedy film Date Night.
2010: Starred in Black Swan
In 2010, Mila Kunis starred in the film Black Swan, playing a rival ballet dancer. She was nominated for multiple awards, including her first Golden Globe, for this role.
2010: Featured in Esquire's "Women We Love" and American Women 2010
In 2010, Mila Kunis was featured in the "Women We Love" segment in Esquire with an accompanied video. Kunis was also among female stars photographed for American Women 2010, with proceeds donated to the NYC AIDS foundation. During the summer of 2010 Kunis served with Randy Jackson as the Master of Ceremonies for the 9th Annual Chrysalis Foundation Benefit.
2011: Critical success with "Friends with Benefits"
In 2011, Mila Kunis received critical acclaim for her role in the film "Friends with Benefits", according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2011: Release of Friends with Benefits
In 2011, Mila Kunis starred in the romantic comedy Friends with Benefits.
2012: Co-starred in Ted
In 2012, Mila Kunis co-starred with Mark Wahlberg in the movie Ted, which became her most commercially successful film. In the film, Kunis played the girlfriend of Wahlberg's character and the film was directed and co-written by Seth MacFarlane. Ted grossed $549 million worldwide.
2012: Signed with Christian Dior
In 2012, Mila Kunis signed with Christian Dior to be the face of its Spring fashion campaign.
2012: Critical success with "Ted"
In 2012, Mila Kunis's performance in the film "Ted" was critically well-received, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
2012: Criticism of the Republican Party
In a 2012 interview, Kunis voiced her support for the Democratic Party and criticized the Republican Party, particularly its stance on women and religion, stating that the Republican's attacks on women and their focus on religion were offensive to her.
February 2013: Named Gemfields Global Brand Ambassador
In February 2013, Mila Kunis was named Gemfields global brand ambassador and the face of their advertising campaign. Gemfields is a luxury company that produces emeralds, rubies, and amethysts.
2013: Acted in Blood Ties, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn and Third Person
In 2013, Mila Kunis co-starred in Blood Ties with Clive Owen. She was also in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, alongside Robin Williams, and Third Person with Liam Neeson. The Paul Haggis-directed film Third Person premiered at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival.
2013: Critical success with "Oz the Great and Powerful"
In 2013, Mila Kunis garnered critical acclaim for her role in "Oz the Great and Powerful", according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2013: Acted in Oz the Great and Powerful
In 2013, Mila Kunis played Theodora in the film Oz the Great and Powerful. Kunis dedicated her performance to Margaret Hamilton, who played the original Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film. Oz the Great and Powerful was a commercial success, grossing over $493 million worldwide.
October 2014: Launched Orchard Farm Productions
In October 2014, Mila Kunis and her partners launched a new production company called Orchard Farm Productions. The company is based at ABC Studios and has a first-look deal to develop and produce TV projects.
2014: Appeared in global advertising for Jim Beam
In 2014, Mila Kunis appeared in a range of global advertising for Beam, Inc. (makers of Jim Beam bourbon). She announced she would donate to Planned Parenthood in Vice President Mike Pence's name.
2015: Co-starred in Jupiter Ascending
In 2015, Mila Kunis co-starred with Channing Tatum in the science fiction film Jupiter Ascending. While the film grossed over $183.9 million, it received mostly negative reviews.
July 29, 2016: Bad Moms released
On July 29, 2016, the comedy Bad Moms, starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Christina Applegate, was released. The film received mixed reviews but was a financial success, earning over $183.9 million.
2016: Critical success with "Bad Moms"
In 2016, Mila Kunis achieved critical success with her role in the film "Bad Moms", according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2016: Release of Bad Moms
In 2016, Mila Kunis starred in the comedy Bad Moms.
November 1, 2017: A Bad Moms Christmas released
On November 1, 2017, A Bad Moms Christmas, the sequel to Bad Moms, was released, starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn. It received mixed reviews and grossed over $130 million worldwide.
2017: Donations to Planned Parenthood in Mike Pence's name
In 2017, Kunis revealed that she had been making monthly donations to Planned Parenthood in the name of Mike Pence. She did this as a form of protest against his policies.
2017: Release of A Bad Moms Christmas
In 2017, Mila Kunis starred in the sequel to Bad Moms, A Bad Moms Christmas.
2018: Co-starred in The Spy Who Dumped Me
In 2018, Mila Kunis co-starred with Kate McKinnon in the comedy The Spy Who Dumped Me. The film received mixed reviews and grossed over $75 million worldwide.
September 2019: Principal photography began for Four Good Days
Principal photography for the film Four Good Days, starring Mila Kunis and Glenn Close, began in September 2019 in Los Angeles.
January 25, 2020: Four Good Days premiered at Sundance Film Festival
On January 25, 2020, the film Four Good Days, starring Mila Kunis and Glenn Close, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film received mixed reviews, but Kunis' performance was praised.
April 2020: Developed Quarantine Wine with Ashton Kutcher
In April 2020, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher developed their own wine, named Quarantine Wine, with 100% of the proceeds going to COVID-19 aid.
February 12, 2021: Breaking News in Yuba County released
On February 12, 2021, Breaking News in Yuba County, starring Mila Kunis, Allison Janney and Regina Hall, was released. The film received negative reviews.
2021: Signing letters against boycotts and antisemitism
In 2021, Kunis signed a letter by Creative Community for Peace denouncing attempts to boycott the Tel Aviv International LGBTQ+ Film Festival. She also signed a petition calling for Amazon to remove the film and book Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America, due to its antisemitic content after it was promoted by Kyrie Irving.
March 18, 2022: Exceeded $30 Million Goal for Ukraine Refugee Relief
On March 18, 2022, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher exceeded their $30 million goal on a GoFundMe page to aid refugees fleeing the violence in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They promised to donate $3 million of their own money.
April 30, 2022: Kunis to Guest Star in That '90s Show
On April 30, 2022, it was announced that Mila Kunis would make a guest appearance in the follow-up sitcom That '90s Show.
September 30, 2022: Luckiest Girl Alive Released in Select Cinemas
On September 30, 2022, Luckiest Girl Alive, a Netflix film adaptation starring Mila Kunis, was released in select cinemas before its streaming release on October 7, 2022.
October 7, 2022: Luckiest Girl Alive Released on Netflix
On October 7, 2022, Luckiest Girl Alive, a film starring Mila Kunis, was released on Netflix for streaming.
2023: Kunis to Co-Star in Goodrich
In 2023, Mila Kunis was slated to co-star with Michael Keaton in the comedy film Goodrich. Kunis also served as executive producer of the film.
October 18, 2024: Goodrich was released
Goodrich, a comedy film starring Mila Kunis and Michael Keaton, was released on October 18, 2024. The film received positive reviews from critics.
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