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, is an American actress. She is well known for her role as Jackie Burkhart on the television series That '70s Show (1998-2006). Kunis also voices the character Meg Griffin on the animated sitcom Family Guy, a role she has held since 1999. She has starred in various films, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1939: Dedication to Margaret Hamilton
In 2013, Mila Kunis dedicated her performance in Oz the Great and Powerful to Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film.
1994: First Television Roles
In 1994, Mila Kunis had her first television roles, appearing on 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Baywatch'.
1998: Release of Gia and That '70s Show
In 1998, Mila Kunis starred in the film Gia and the TV show That '70s Show premiered.
1998: Cast in That '70s Show
In 1998, Mila Kunis was cast as Jackie Burkhart in the Fox sitcom 'That '70s Show'.
1999: Replaces 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: Start of Family Guy
In 1999, Mila Kunis started voicing Meg Griffin in the animated series Family Guy.
2001: Appears in Get Over It
In 2001, Mila Kunis appeared in 'Get Over It' opposite Kirsten Dunst.
2002: Stars in American Psycho 2
In 2002, Mila Kunis starred in the straight-to-DVD horror film 'American Psycho 2' alongside William Shatner.
2004: Stars in Tony n' Tina's Wedding
In 2004, Mila Kunis starred in the film adaptation 'Tony n' Tina's Wedding'.
2005: Co-stars in Moving McAllister
In 2005, Mila Kunis co-starred with Jon Heder in 'Moving McAllister'.
October 2006: Filming Boot Camp
In October 2006, Mila Kunis began filming 'Boot Camp'.
2006: Voice Acting in Family Guy Video Game!
In 2006, Mila Kunis voiced Meg in the 'Family Guy Video Game!'.
2006: End of That '70s Show
In 2006, That '70s Show came to an end, after running since 1998. Mila Kunis starred in the show.
2007: Funny or Die video
In 2007, Mila Kunis participated in a Funny or Die video alongside James Franco, parodying the MTV show The Hills. The video gained 2.4 million views over ten years.
2008: Breakout Film Role in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
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: Portrays Mona Sax in Max Payne
In 2008, Mila Kunis portrayed Mona Sax in the action film 'Max Payne', based on the video game, and received a Teen Choice Award nomination.
2008: Stars in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
In 2008, Mila Kunis starred as Rachel Jansen in the comedy film 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall', a role for which she received positive reviews and a Teen Choice Award nomination.
2008: Kunis stated about career
In 2008, Mila Kunis stated, "You've got to base your career on something other than being FHM's top 100 number one girl. Your looks are going to die out, and then what's going to be left?"
2009: Appears in Extract
In 2009, Mila Kunis appeared in the comedy film 'Extract' with Ben Affleck and Jason Bateman.
2010: Nominations for Black Swan
In 2010, Mila Kunis received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress and two Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations for her role in Black Swan. She was also nominated for a Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress.
2010: Critical Acclaim for Black Swan and roles in Max Payne and The Book of Eli
In 2010, Mila Kunis received critical acclaim for her performance in 'Black Swan', earning nominations for a SAG Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in the action film 'The Book of Eli' in 2010.
2010: Stars 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: Releases of Date Night and Black Swan
In 2010, Mila Kunis starred in the films Date Night and Black Swan, both of which were critically successful.
2010: Featured in Esquire and American Women 2010
In 2010, Mila Kunis was featured in Esquire's "Women We Love" segment and in American Women 2010, a project by Bryan Adams with Calvin Klein Collections, benefiting the NYC AIDS foundation. During the summer of 2010 Kunis also served with Randy Jackson as the Master of Ceremonies for the 9th Annual Chrysalis Foundation Benefit.
2011: Stars in Friends with Benefits
In 2011, Mila Kunis starred alongside Justin Timberlake in the romantic comedy 'Friends with Benefits', receiving positive reviews for her performance.
2012: Co-starred in Ted
In 2012, Mila Kunis co-starred with Mark Wahlberg in Ted, a commercially successful film directed and co-written by Seth MacFarlane, where she played Wahlberg's character's girlfriend. The film received positive reviews and grossed $549 million worldwide.
2012: Criticism of the Republican Party
In 2012, Mila Kunis voiced her support for the Democratic Party, criticizing the Republican Party's stance on women and religion.
2012: Critics' Choice Awards nomination for Ted
In 2012, Mila Kunis was nominated for a Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy for her performance in Ted.
2012: Face of Christian Dior
In 2012, Mila Kunis was signed by Christian Dior to be the face of its Spring fashion campaign.
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, visiting their mine in Zambia.
June 2013: Ranked on Forbes list
For the year ending in June 2013, Mila Kunis earned $11 million and appeared in Forbes list of 100 powerful celebrities, ranking #89.
2013: Co-starred in Blood Ties, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, and Third Person
In 2013, Mila Kunis co-starred in the crime thriller Blood Ties with Clive Owen, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Also in 2013, she was in the comedy The Angriest Man in Brooklyn alongside Robin Williams, and the Paul Haggis-directed film Third Person with Liam Neeson, both of which received negative reviews.
2013: Played Theodora in Oz the Great and Powerful
In 2013, Mila Kunis played Theodora, one of the three witches, in Walt Disney Pictures' Oz the Great and Powerful, alongside James Franco. The film received mixed reviews, but was a commercial success, grossing over $493 million worldwide.
2013: Acts as the Wicked Witch of the West in Oz the Great and Powerful
In 2013, Mila Kunis starred as the Wicked Witch of the West in the fantasy film 'Oz the Great and Powerful'.
2013: Release of Oz the Great and Powerful
In 2013, Mila Kunis starred in the film Oz the Great and Powerful, which was a critically successful film.
October 2014: Launched Orchard Farm Productions
In October 2014, Mila Kunis and her partners launched a new production company called Orchard Farm Productions, based at ABC Studios, with a first-look deal to develop and produce TV projects.
2014: Advertising for Jim Beam
In 2014, Mila Kunis appeared in a range of global advertising for Beam, Inc. (makers of Jim Beam bourbon). Kunis announced she would donate to Planned Parenthood in Vice President Mike Pence's name received praise from supporters of abortion rights.
2015: Co-starred in Jupiter Ascending
In 2015, Mila Kunis co-starred with Channing Tatum in the science fiction film Jupiter Ascending, directed by the Wachowskis. The film grossed over $183.9 million but received mostly negative reviews.
July 29, 2016: Released Bad Moms
On July 29, 2016, Mila Kunis co-starred with Kristen Bell and Christina Applegate in the comedy Bad Moms, which received mixed reviews but earned over $183.9 million with a $20 million budget.
2016: Renovated parents' condominium for My HouzzTV
In 2016, while pregnant with her second child, Mila Kunis undertook the surprise renovation of her parents' condominium, documented for My HouzzTV.
November 1, 2017: Released A Bad Moms Christmas
On November 1, 2017, Mila Kunis reunited with Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn for the sequel, A Bad Moms Christmas, which received mixed reviews and grossed over $130 million worldwide.
2017: Donations to Planned Parenthood in Mike Pence's name
In 2017, Mila Kunis revealed that she was making monthly donations to Planned Parenthood in Mike Pence's name as a form of protest.
2017: A Bad Moms Christmas sequel is released
In 2017, Mila Kunis starred in the sequel to Bad Moms, named '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, which received mixed reviews and grossed over $75 million worldwide.
September 2019: Started Filming Four Good Days
In September 2019, principal photography began in Los Angeles for the film Four Good Days, in which Mila Kunis co-starred with Glenn Close.
January 25, 2020: Premiered in Four Good Days
On January 25, 2020, the film Four Good Days, in which Mila Kunis co-starred with Glenn Close, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Kunis was praised for her performance.
April 2020: Developed Quarantine Wine
In April 2020, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher developed their own wine, named Quarantine Wine, with 100% of the proceeds going to give aid during the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 12, 2021: Released Breaking News in Yuba County
On February 12, 2021, Breaking News in Yuba County, in which Mila Kunis co-starred with Allison Janney and Regina Hall, was released, receiving negative reviews from critics.
2021: Support against boycotts and antisemitism
In 2021, Mila Kunis signed a letter denouncing Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions' attempt to boycott the Tel Aviv International LGBTQ+ Film Festival. She also signed a petition calling for Amazon to remove the antisemitic film and book Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America after it was promoted by Kyrie Irving.
March 18, 2022: Exceeded fundraising goal for Ukraine refugees
By 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, with the couple donating $3 million.
April 30, 2022: Guest appearance on That '90s Show announced
On April 30, 2022, it was announced that Mila Kunis would have a guest appearance in the follow-up sitcom, That '90s Show.
September 30, 2022: Luckiest Girl Alive cinema release
On September 30, 2022, Luckiest Girl Alive, a Netflix film adaptation starring Mila Kunis, was released in select cinemas, receiving mixed reviews but acclaim for Kunis's performance.
October 7, 2022: Luckiest Girl Alive Netflix release
On October 7, 2022, Luckiest Girl Alive, starring Mila Kunis, was released on Netflix, receiving mixed reviews but acclaim for Kunis's performance.
2023: Controversy over support for Danny Masterson
In 2023, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher faced backlash for writing letters supporting Danny Masterson after his rape conviction. They apologized in a video that was also criticized. This occurred despite their involvement in Thorn, a charity against child sexual exploitation.
2023: Announced to co-star in Goodrich
In 2023, it was announced that Mila Kunis would co-star with Michael Keaton in the comedy film Goodrich, which she also served as executive producer for.
October 18, 2024: Goodrich release
On October 18, 2024, the film Goodrich, in which Mila Kunis co-stars, was released, receiving positive reviews.
Mentioned in this timeline
Jupiter is the fifth and largest planet from the Sun...
Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe second in...
California is a U S state on the Pacific Coast...
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics USSR existed from to...
Bryan Adams is a highly successful Canadian singer-songwriter musician record...
Denzel Washington is a highly acclaimed American actor producer and...
Trending
38 minutes ago Josh Giddey Confronts Courtside Spectator During Bulls-Hornets Game; Fan Ejected After Altercation.
38 minutes ago Marvin Harrison Jr. Appendectomy: Expected to play in Week 13 vs Buccaneers
38 minutes ago Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon Amid Corruption Trial: A Political Maneuver?
2 hours ago Pirates and Marlins Show Willingness to Spend; MLB Execs Optimistic
2 hours ago Billy Crudup Speaks About Mary-Louise Parker Breakup and Co-Parenting Relationship
2 hours ago NOAA Forecasts Winter, Reports Moderate Solar Flare, and Space Weather Alert Issued
Popular
Aftyn Alyssa Behn is an American politician currently serving as...
William Franklin Graham III commonly known as Franklin Graham is...
XXXTentacion born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy was a controversial yet...
Candace Owens is an American conservative political commentator and author...
Matt and Ross Duffer known as the Duffer Brothers are...
Richard Branson is a prominent English business magnate best known...