History of Mila Kunis in Timeline
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.
1939: Original Wicked Witch of the West in film
In 2013, Mila Kunis dedicated her performance in the movie Oz the Great and Powerful to Margaret Hamilton, who originally played the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film.
August 14, 1983: Birth of Mila Kunis
On August 14, 1983, Milena Markovna "Mila" Kunis was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine.
August 14, 1983: Birth in Chernivtsi, Ukraine
On August 14, 1983, Milena Markovna Kunis was born into a Jewish family in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, which was then part of the Soviet Union.
1991: Moved to Los Angeles
In 1991, at the age of 7, Mila Kunis and her family moved to Los Angeles as religious refugees.
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.
1999: 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: Second 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 performance in That '70s Show.
2000: Release of American Psycho
In 2000, the film American Psycho was released, which would later have a sequel starring Mila Kunis.
2001: Appeared in Get Over It
In 2001, Mila Kunis appeared in the film Get Over It opposite Kirsten Dunst.
2001: Graduation from Fairfax High School
In 2001, Mila Kunis graduated from Fairfax High School and briefly attended University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
2002: Began dating Macaulay Culkin
In 2002, Mila Kunis began dating actor Macaulay Culkin.
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.
2007: Annie Award Nomination
In 2007, Mila Kunis was nominated for an Annie Award for Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production for her work on Family Guy.
2007: Release of Moving McAllister
In 2007, the film Moving McAllister, in which Mila Kunis co-starred, was released theatrically after a delay.
2007: Theatrical Release of Tony n' Tina's Wedding
In 2007, the film Tony n' Tina's Wedding, which was shot in 2004, had a theatrical release.
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.
2008: Kunis' Views on Basing a Career on Looks
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, the film Boot Camp, in which Mila Kunis starred, was released on DVD.
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.
2009: Ranked on Maxim's Hot 100 list
In 2009, Mila Kunis was ranked on Maxim's Hot 100 list, reaching a ranking of number 5.
2010: Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations for "Black Swan"
In 2010, Kunis received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress and two Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations for Best Supporting Actress and Outstanding Performance by a Cast for her performance in "Black Swan".
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.
January 3, 2011: Ended relationship with Macaulay Culkin
On January 3, 2011, Mila Kunis's publicist confirmed that she and Macaulay Culkin had ended their relationship. The split was amicable, and they remained close friends.
January 2011: Revealed struggle with chronic iritis
In January 2011, Mila Kunis revealed her struggle with chronic iritis, which had caused temporary blindness in one eye. Some months earlier she underwent surgery to correct the problem.
September 14, 2011: FBI Investigated Hacking of Kunis's Cellphone and Email Accounts
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 attended a U.S. Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, North Carolina, escorted by Sgt. Scott Moore. She had accepted his invitation after he posted it as a YouTube video. The event celebrated the Marine Corps' 236th anniversary.
2011: Named Knockout of the Year by GQ Magazine
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: 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.
2011: Parents Had Amazing Jobs
In 2011, Mila Kunis stated that her parents had "amazing jobs" and that her family was "not poor" before they left the Soviet Union.
2012: Critics' Choice Awards nomination for "Ted"
In 2012, Kunis was nominated for a Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy for her role in "Ted".
2012: Began 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 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: Ranked on FHM and Maxim's Hot 100 lists and Named Sexiest Woman Alive
In 2012, Mila Kunis was ranked on FHM's Hot 100 list and reached number 3 on Maxim's Hot 100 list. Esquire magazine named her 2012's Sexiest Woman Alive.
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.
June 2013: Kunis appeared in Forbes list
In June 2013, Mila Kunis appeared in Forbes list of 100 powerful celebrities, ranking #89 with her highest ranking as #14 in marketability. She earned $11 million for the year ending in June 2013.
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.
2013: Ranked #1 on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list and AskMen's list
In 2013, Mila Kunis reached number 1 on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list. She ranked No. 2 on AskMen's list of Top 99 Women.
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. 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.
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. 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.
November 2016: Birth of Son
In November 2016, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcomed their son.
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.
2016: Renovated her parents' condominium
In 2016, while pregnant with her second child, Mila Kunis undertook the surprise renovation of her parents' condominium, which was documented for My HouzzTV.
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.
2022: Included in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People and People's People of the year
In 2022, Mila Kunis was included on Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Also in 2022 Kunis was included with Matthew McConaughey, Quinta Brunson and Jennifer Hudson on People magazine's annual list of the People of the year.
2023: Support letters for Danny Masterson and subsequent backlash
In 2023, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher wrote letters to the judge in support of Danny Masterson after his rape conviction. These letters, which described Masterson as a good person, led to immediate backlash and criticism, particularly due to Kunis and Kutcher's involvement with Thorn, a charity focused on combating the sexual exploitation of children. Following the public outcry, Kunis and Kutcher issued an apology video, which was also criticized as insincere.
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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