History of Mila Kunis in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
1999: Wins Young Star Award
In 1999, Mila Kunis won a Young Star Award as Best Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series for her performance in That '70s Show.
2000: Wins Second Consecutive Young Star Award
In 2000, Mila Kunis won her second consecutive Young Star Award as Best Young Actress in a Comedy TV Series for her performances.
2001: Appears in Get Over It
In 2001, Mila Kunis appeared in 'Get Over It' opposite Kirsten Dunst.
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.
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: Theatrical Release of Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Although filmed in 2004, 'Tony n' Tina's Wedding' did not have a theatrical release until 2007.
2007: Theatrical Release of Moving McAllister
In 2007, 'Moving McAllister' was released theatrically. She also followed up with After Sex starring alongside Zoe Saldana.
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.
2007: Nomination for Annie Award
In 2007, Mila Kunis was nominated for an Annie Award in the category of Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production for her work on Family Guy.
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?"
August 25, 2009: DVD Release of Boot Camp
On August 25, 2009, 'Boot Camp' was released on DVD.
2009: Ranked on Maxim
In 2009, Maxim has consistently ranked Kunis on its Hot 100 list, reaching a ranking of number 5.
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.
2010: Nominated for Golden Globe for Black Swan
In 2010, Mila Kunis was nominated for multiple awards, including her first Golden Globe, for her performance in the film 'Black Swan'.
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: GQ Knockout of the Year
In 2011, GQ magazine named Mila Kunis the Knockout of the Year, and Men's Health named her one of the "100 Hottest Women of All-Time."
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.
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: Ranked on FHM and Maxim lists
In 2012, FHM magazine ranked Mila Kunis number 9 on its Hot 100 list, and Maxim ranked her number 3. Esquire magazine named her 2012's Sexiest Woman Alive.
2012: Started dating Ashton Kutcher
In 2012, Mila Kunis began dating her former That '70s Show co-star Ashton Kutcher.
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: Ranked on FHM and AskMen lists
In 2013, FHM magazine ranked Mila Kunis number 1 on its "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list, and she ranked No. 2 on AskMen's list of Top 99 Women.
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.
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.
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.
July 2015: Married Ashton Kutcher
In July 2015, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were married in Oak Glen, California.
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.
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.
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.
2022: Included on Time and People magazine's lists
In 2022, Mila Kunis was included on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world and on People magazine's annual list of the People of the Year.
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.
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