Early Life and Education of Mila Kunis: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Mila Kunis, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 14, 1983: Mila Kunis Born

On August 14, 1983, Milena Markovna "Mila" Kunis was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine.

1991: Family moved to Los Angeles

In 1991, when Mila Kunis was 7 years old, her family moved from Ukraine to Los Angeles under a religious-refugee visa, with only $250.

2001: Graduation from Fairfax High School

In 2001, Mila Kunis graduated from Fairfax High School. She also briefly attended UCLA and Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

2002: Began dating Macaulay Culkin

In 2002, Mila Kunis began dating actor Macaulay Culkin.

January 3, 2011: Ended relationship with Macaulay Culkin

On January 3, 2011, Mila Kunis's publicist confirmed that Kunis and Macaulay Culkin had ended their relationship, describing the split as amicable and stating they remained close friends.

January 2011: Revealed struggle with chronic iritis

In January 2011, Mila Kunis revealed her struggle with chronic iritis that had caused temporary blindness in one eye, which was later corrected with surgery.

September 14, 2011: FBI Investigated Hacking of Kunis's cellphone

On September 14, 2011, the FBI announced it was investigating the alleged hacking of Mila Kunis's cellphone and email accounts, along with those of other celebrities.

November 2011: Attended Marine Corps Ball with Sgt. Scott Moore

In November 2011, Mila Kunis was escorted by Sgt. Scott Moore to a U.S. Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, North Carolina, after accepting his invitation via a YouTube video.

2011: Kunis describes her family's life in Ukraine

In 2011, Mila Kunis stated that her parents had "amazing jobs" in Ukraine, and that she "was very lucky" and the family was "not poor" before they emigrated to the United States.

2012: Started dating Ashton Kutcher

In 2012, Mila Kunis began dating her former That '70s Show co-star Ashton Kutcher.

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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.

February 2014: Engaged to Ashton Kutcher

In February 2014, Mila Kunis became engaged to Ashton Kutcher.

October 2014: Birth of daughter

In October 2014, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcomed their daughter.

July 2015: Married Ashton Kutcher

In July 2015, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were married in Oak Glen, California.

November 2016: Birth of son

In November 2016, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcomed their son.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

October 7, 2023: Signing of "No Hostage Left Behind" letter

On October 7, 2023, Mila Kunis signed the "No Hostage Left Behind" letter, urging President Joe Biden to ensure the release of hostages kidnapped during the Hamas-led attack on Israel.