History of Mila Kunis in Timeline
Mila Kunis is an American actress born in Ukraine. She is best known for her role as Jackie Burkhart on the television series *That '70s Show* (1998-2006). She is also the voice of Meg Griffin in the animated sitcom *Family Guy*, a role she has held since 1999. She has starred in a variety of other films and television shows throughout her career.
1939: Referenced Margaret Hamilton's Role
In 2013, when Kunis played Theodora in "Oz the Great and Powerful", she dedicated her performance to Margaret Hamilton, the original Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film.
August 14, 1983: Mila Kunis's Birth
On August 14, 1983, Milena Markovna "Mila" Kunis was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine.
1991: Move to Los Angeles
In 1991, at the age of 7, Mila Kunis and her family moved to Los Angeles from Ukraine under a religious-refugee visa.
1994: First Television Roles
In 1994, Mila Kunis had her first television roles, appearing on Days of Our Lives and Baywatch.
1998: Launch of 'Gia' and 'That '70s Show'
In 1998, Mila Kunis starred in the critically acclaimed film 'Gia' and began her role in the television series 'That '70s Show'.
1998: That '70s Show Debut
In 1998, Mila Kunis started playing the role of Jackie Burkhart on That '70s Show.
1998: Cast in That '70s Show
In 1998, at the age of 14, Mila Kunis was cast as Jackie Burkhart in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show, despite the requirement that all auditionees be at least 18 years old.
1999: Start of Family Guy
In 1999, Mila Kunis began voicing Meg Griffin in the animated series 'Family Guy'.
1999: Family Guy Debut
In 1999, Mila Kunis began voicing Meg Griffin on the animated sitcom Family Guy.
1999: Replaced Lacey Chabert on Family Guy
In 1999, Mila Kunis replaced Lacey Chabert as the voice of 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: American Psycho release
In 2000, the film American Psycho was released.
2001: Get Over It Release
In 2001, Mila Kunis appeared in Get Over It opposite Kirsten Dunst.
2001: High School Graduation
In 2001, Mila Kunis graduated from Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. She had used an on-set tutor for most of her high school years while filming That '70s Show.
2002: Began dating Macaulay Culkin
In 2002, Mila Kunis began dating actor Macaulay Culkin.
2002: American Psycho 2 Starring Role
In 2002, Mila Kunis starred in the straight-to-DVD horror film American Psycho 2 alongside William Shatner.
2004: Tony n' Tina's Wedding Filmed
In 2004, Mila Kunis starred in the film adaptation Tony n' Tina's Wedding.
2005: Moving McAllister Co-Starring Role
In 2005, Mila Kunis co-starred with Jon Heder in Moving McAllister.
October 2006: Boot Camp Filming Began
In October 2006, Mila Kunis began filming Boot Camp, originally titled Straight Edge.
2006: End of That '70s Show
In 2006, Mila Kunis concluded her role in the FOX sitcom 'That '70s Show'.
2006: That '70s Show Ended
In 2006, Mila Kunis finished her role as Jackie Burkhart on That '70s Show, having played the character since 1998.
2006: Family Guy Video Game! Release
In 2006, Mila Kunis voiced Meg in Family Guy Video Game!, which was released that year.
2007: Participated in Funny or Die video
In 2007, Mila Kunis participated in a Funny or Die video alongside James Franco, which parodied The Hills and became a success with millions of views.
2007: Annie Award Nomination
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.
2007: Moving McAllister Theatrical Release
In 2007, Moving McAllister, in which Mila Kunis co-starred, was released theatrically.
2007: Tony n' Tina's Wedding Theatrical Release
In 2007, the film Tony n' Tina's Wedding, which was shot in 2004, had a theatrical release.
2008: Breakout Film Role
In 2008, Mila Kunis had her breakout film role in the romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall and also appeared in the action film Max Payne.
2008: Max Payne Release
In 2008, Mila Kunis portrayed Mona Sax in the action film Max Payne. She underwent training in guns, boxing, and martial arts for the role, and was nominated for a Teen Choice Award.
2008: Forgetting Sarah Marshall Release and Recognition
In 2008, Mila Kunis starred as Rachel Jansen in the comedy film Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Her performance was well-received, earning her a Teen Choice Award nomination.
2008: Release of 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall'
In 2008, Mila Kunis starred in the successful film 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall'.
2008: Kunis's statement on career longevity
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: Boot Camp DVD Release
On August 25, 2009, the film Boot Camp, which was filmed in 2006, was released on DVD.
2009: Extract Release
In 2009, Mila Kunis appeared in the comedy film Extract with Ben Affleck and Jason Bateman.
2009: Ranked on Maxim's Hot 100 list
In 2009, Mila Kunis ranked number 5 on Maxim's Hot 100 list.
2009: Release of 'Extract'
In 2009, Mila Kunis starred in the film 'Extract'.
2010: Releases of 'Date Night' and 'Black Swan'
In 2010, Mila Kunis appeared in 'Date Night' and 'Black Swan', both critically successful films.
2010: Critical Acclaim for Black Swan and roles in The Book of Eli
In 2010, Mila Kunis gained critical acclaim for her performance in Black Swan, receiving nominations for the SAG Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in The Book of Eli.
2010: Awards and 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 performance in 'Black Swan'. She also received a Critics' Choice Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the same film.
2010: The Book of Eli and Date Night Releases
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: Featured in Esquire and Calvin Klein campaigns
In 2010, Mila Kunis was featured in Esquire's "Women We Love" segment and photographed for Calvin Klein Collections to benefit the NYC AIDS foundation. She also served as Master of Ceremonies for the Chrysalis Foundation Benefit.
2010: Black Swan Nomination and Training
In 2010, Mila Kunis was nominated for a Golden Globe for the film Black Swan. For the film, she underwent intensive training that included cardiovascular exercise, a 1,200-calorie a day diet, and ballet classes for four hours a day, seven days a week. During production she suffered a torn ligament and dislocated shoulder.
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 amicably and remained close friends.
January 2011: Revealed Struggle with Iritis
In January 2011, Mila Kunis revealed her struggle with chronic iritis that had caused temporary blindness in one eye and underwent surgery to correct it.
September 14, 2011: FBI Investigated Hacking
On September 14, 2011, the FBI announced it was investigating the alleged hacking of Mila Kunis's cellphone and email accounts.
November 2011: Attended Marine Corps Ball
In November 2011, Mila Kunis attended a U.S. Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, North Carolina, after accepting an invitation from Sgt. Scott Moore.
2011: Friends with Benefits Release
In 2011, Mila Kunis starred alongside Justin Timberlake in the romantic comedy Friends with Benefits, a story written with them in mind.
2011: Release of 'Friends with Benefits'
In 2011, Mila Kunis starred in the film 'Friends with Benefits'.
2011: Kunis discusses her family's immigration
In 2011, Mila Kunis stated that her parents had "amazing jobs" in Ukraine and that the family was "not poor," but they left the Soviet Union because they saw "no future" there for her and her brother.
2011: Named Knockout of the Year by GQ
In 2011, Mila Kunis was named Knockout of the Year by GQ magazine and one of the "100 Hottest Women of All-Time" by Men's Health.
2012: Signed with Christian Dior
In 2012, Christian Dior signed Mila Kunis to be the face of its Spring fashion campaign.
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 by Seth MacFarlane, where she played Wahlberg's character's girlfriend.
2012: Criticism of the Republican Party
In 2012, Mila Kunis publicly criticized the Republican Party, expressing offense at their attacks on women and their focus on religion.
2012: Ranked on FHM and Maxim lists
In 2012, Mila Kunis ranked number 9 on FHM's Hot 100 list and number 3 on Maxim's Hot 100 list. Esquire magazine named her 2012's Sexiest Woman Alive.
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 role in 'Ted'.
February 2013: Named Gemfields Global Brand Ambassador
In February 2013, Mila Kunis was named Gemfields' global brand ambassador and appeared wearing Gemfields's Rubies for the world premiere of Jupiter Ascending.
June 2013: Appeared on Forbes' List
In June 2013, Mila Kunis appeared in Forbes list of 100 powerful celebrities, ranking #89 overall and earning $11 million for the year ending in June 2013.
2013: Co-starred in multiple films
In 2013, Mila Kunis co-starred in crime thriller Blood Ties with Clive Owen and premiered at Cannes Film Festival. She also starred in The Angriest Man in Brooklyn and Third Person, both of which received negative reviews.
2013: Played Theodora in Oz the Great and Powerful
In 2013, Mila Kunis played Theodora in "Oz the Great and Powerful", dedicating her performance to Margaret Hamilton. The film received mixed reviews.
2013: Ranked #1 on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list
In 2013, Mila Kunis reached number 1 on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list, and ranked No. 2 on AskMen's list of Top 99 Women.
2013: Oz the Great and Powerful Release
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'.
February 2014: Engaged to Ashton Kutcher
In February 2014, Mila Kunis became engaged to Ashton Kutcher.
October 2014: Birth of first child
In October 2014, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcomed their first child, a daughter.
October 2014: Launched Orchard Farm Productions
In October 2014, Mila Kunis and her partners launched a new production company called Orchard Farm Productions, which has a first-look deal with ABC Studios to develop and produce TV projects.
2014: Appeared in Jim Beam advertising
In 2014, Mila Kunis appeared in a range of global advertising for Beam, Inc. (makers of Jim Beam bourbon), which led to controversy after she announced she would donate to Planned Parenthood in Mike Pence's name.
July 2015: Married Ashton Kutcher
In July 2015, Mila Kunis married Ashton Kutcher 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. The film received mostly negative reviews.
July 29, 2016: Bad Moms Release
On July 29, 2016, Bad Moms, starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Christina Applegate, was released. The film received mixed reviews but was a financial success.
November 2016: Birth of second child
In November 2016, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcomed their second child, a son.
2016: Bad Moms Release
In 2016, Mila Kunis starred in the comedy film Bad Moms.
2016: Release of 'Bad Moms'
In 2016, Mila Kunis starred in the film 'Bad Moms'.
2016: Renovated Parents' Condominium
In 2016, while pregnant, Mila Kunis undertook a surprise renovation of her parents' condominium, which was documented for My HouzzTV.
November 1, 2017: A Bad Moms Christmas Release
On November 1, 2017, A Bad Moms Christmas, a sequel starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn, was released. It received mixed reviews and grossed over $130 million worldwide.
2017: Donations to Planned Parenthood
In 2017, Kunis revealed she had been making monthly donations to Planned Parenthood in Mike Pence's name.
2017: A Bad Moms Christmas Release
In 2017, Mila Kunis starred in the sequel to Bad Moms, titled 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.
September 2019: Began filming Four Good Days
In September 2019, principal photography began in Los Angeles for the film Four Good Days, where Mila Kunis co-starred with Glenn Close.
January 25, 2020: Four Good Days premiered at Sundance Film Festival
On January 25, 2020, Four Good Days, starring Mila Kunis and Glenn Close, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Kunis's performance was praised.
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: Breaking News in Yuba County Release
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, Mila Kunis signed a letter denouncing attempts 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'.
March 18, 2022: Exceeded GoFundMe goal for Ukraine refugees
By March 18, 2022, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher had exceeded their $30 million goal on a GoFundMe page to help refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. They had promised to donate $3 million of their own money.
April 30, 2022: Guest appearance in 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, Mila Kunis starred in and produced the Netflix film adaptation of Luckiest Girl Alive, which was released in select cinemas.
October 7, 2022: Luckiest Girl Alive Netflix Release
On October 7, 2022, Luckiest Girl Alive, starring Mila Kunis, was released for streaming on Netflix. Kunis received acclaim for her performance.
2022: Included on Time's and People's lists
In 2022, Mila Kunis was included on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world and People magazine's 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 in support of Danny Masterson following his conviction for rape. After the letters became public, Kunis and Kutcher faced backlash and criticism, which led to an apology video that was also criticized.
2023: Slated to co-star in Goodrich
In 2023, it was announced that Mila Kunis was slated to co-star with Michael Keaton in the comedy film Goodrich. Kunis also served as executive producer.
October 18, 2024: Goodrich Release
On October 18, 2024, the film "Goodrich" was released, featuring Mila Kunis as a co-star and executive producer. The film received positive reviews.
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