Mila Kunis
A Ukrainian-born actress who evolved from a beloved sitcom teen into a versatile Hollywood star, known for her sharp wit and distinctive voice.
Born 1983 (age 43)·American actress·Birthday: August 14·Millennials
Biography
Mila Kunis arrived in Los Angeles as a seven-year-old from Ukraine, not speaking a word of English. That determined spirit fueled a rapid rise. She landed her first major role as the precocious Jackie Burkhart on 'That '70s Show' while still a teenager, simultaneously beginning her long-running voice role as the sardonic Meg Griffin on 'Family Guy.' Kunis deftly avoided being typecast as a sitcom teen, deliberately choosing diverse film roles that showcased her range. She broke into leading roles with the psychological thriller 'Black Swan,' and later anchored successful comedies like 'Friends with Benefits' and 'Bad Moms.' Her career is a study in smart, steady evolution, moving from TV sidekick to film star while maintaining a grounded, self-deprecating public persona that endears her to fans.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Mila was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Mila Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Mila's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Voiced Meg Griffin on the animated series 'Family Guy' for over two decades, starting in 1999.
- Starred as Jackie Burkhart for the entire eight-season run of the hit sitcom 'That '70s Show.'
- Earned critical praise and a Saturn Award nomination for her supporting role in the film 'Black Swan.'
- Co-starred in the 2012 film 'Ted,' which became one of the highest-grossing original R-rated comedies.
- Named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2012.
Did You Know?
She was only 14 when she was cast on 'That '70s Show' and lied about her age to get the part, saying she was 18.
She and her 'That '70s Show' co-star Ashton Kutcher, whom she later married, did not date during the show's original run.
To prepare for her role in 'Black Swan,' she trained in ballet for four months, losing 20 pounds in the process.
She holds dual citizenship in the United States and Ukraine.
“I will never get used to people calling me beautiful. It's a nice compliment, but it's not something I identify with.”
