She came to the U.S. as a girl and later became a big Hollywood star.

Mila Kunis, who arrived in the United States as a child and later became one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses, has spent over three decades building a career that spans television, film, and even production. Born on August 14, 1983, in Chernivtsi, which was then part of the Soviet Union and is now in Ukraine, Kunis moved with her family to Los Angeles in 1991 when she was just seven years old. The relocation was driven by hopes for a better future, though the transition proved challenging. At the time, Kunis spoke no English and struggled to adapt to her new environment. Her father enrolled her in acting classes, and she began taking small roles in commercials and minor television appearances. Her breakthrough came in 1998 with a role as Jackie Burkhart in the sitcom That '70s Show. At the age of 14, Kunis told casting directors she would turn 18 soon, though she did not specify exactly when. Despite the initial confusion over her actual age, she remained in the show and stayed through all eight seasons. The following year, she began voicing Meg Griffin in the animated series Family Guy, a role she has held for more than two decades. This early success laid the foundation for a diverse and evolving career. In the early 2000s, Kunis expanded into feature films, gaining recognition for her performances in romantic comedies such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) and Ted (2012). She continued to balance comedy with dramatic roles, appearing in films like The Book of Eli (2010), Friends with Benefits (2011), and Oz the Great and Powerful (2013). Her performance as the ballerina Lily in Black Swan (2010) earned her critical acclaim, including nominations for the Golden Globe and SAG Award. She won the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice Film Festival and the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. Despite these successes, Kunis's career was not without controversy. Her 2002 film American Psycho 2 received harsh criticism, and she later admitted feeling uncomfortable with the project. Over the years, some of her other works, including Max Payne (2008), Jupiter Ascending (2015), and Breaking News in Yuba County (2016), were also met with mixed reviews. Nevertheless, she maintained a steady presence in both comedic and dramatic roles, appearing in films such as Luckiest Girl Alive (2020), Goodrich (2022), and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2023). A major controversy emerged in 2023 when former That '70s Show co-star Danny Masterson was accused of sexual assault. Kunis and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, sent letters of support to the judge before the sentencing, expressing positive views of Masterson’s character. These actions sparked intense public backlash, leading the couple to issue a public apology in a video. Kunis and Kutcher, who had been married since 2015, have two children together. Their relationship, once considered a symbol of Hollywood glamour, faced scrutiny during this period. Beyond acting, Kunis has ventured into production, becoming a producer and businesswoman. In 2022, she was named among Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Her career, spanning nearly three decades, reflects a journey from a young immigrant girl with little knowledge of English to a globally recognized actress known for both her talent and resilience. Today, Kunis continues to work in film and television, maintaining a prominent place in Hollywood.