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Mila Kunis (born 1983) is an American actress, most famous for playing Jackie Burkhart on ''[[That 70s Show (TV)|That 70s Show]]'' and voicing Meg Griffin on ''[[Family Guy (Animation)|Family Guy]]''.
Mila Kunis (born 1983) is an American actress, most famous for playing Jackie Burkhart on ''[[That '70s Show]]'' and voicing Meg Griffin on ''[[Family Guy]]''.


She was born in the Soviet Union; her family moved to the U.S. after the fall of communism. In the '90s, she appeared in small roles in TV series (''[[Baywatch]]'', ''[[Walker Texas Ranger]]'', ''[[Seventh Heaven|7th Heaven]]'') and films (''[[Piranha (Film)|Piranha]]'', ''[[Santa With Muscles]]''). Her breakout role was of Jackie on ''[[That 70s Show (TV)|That 70s Show]]'', which ran from 1998 to 2006. Kunis is now known as the voice of Meg Griffin on ''[[Family Guy (Animation)|Family Guy]]'', [[The Other Darrin|replacing]] the original voice actress [[Lacey Chabert]] <ref>who voiced Meg in season one, though some leftover episodes from season one cropped up in season 2, making the change between Chabert and Kunis awkward, as the leftover season one episodes that were in season two aired mixed with the season two production line. "Da Boom," the episode in which The Griffins try to survive in a Quahog that has been ravaged by the [[Y 2 K]] disaster, is considered the first episode to have Mila Kunis as Meg Griffin</ref>.
She was born in the Soviet Union; her family moved to the U.S. after the fall of communism. In the '90s, she appeared in small roles in TV series (''[[Baywatch]]'', ''[[Walker, Texas Ranger]]'', ''[[7th Heaven]]'') and films (''[[Piranha]]'', ''[[Santa with Muscles]]''). Her breakout role was of Jackie on ''[[That '70s Show]]'', which ran from 1998 to 2006. Kunis is now known as the voice of Meg Griffin on ''[[Family Guy]]'', [[The Other Darrin|replacing]] the original voice actress [[Lacey Chabert]] <ref>who voiced Meg in season one, though some leftover episodes from season one cropped up in season 2, making the change between Chabert and Kunis awkward, as the leftover season one episodes that were in season two aired mixed with the season two production line. "Da Boom," the episode in which The Griffins try to survive in a Quahog that has been ravaged by the [[Y 2 K]] disaster, is considered the first episode to have Mila Kunis as Meg Griffin</ref>.
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She appeared in films during her run on ''That '70s Show'', but her career only took off after the series ended. In 2008, she starred in the [[Romantic Comedy]] ''[[Forgetting Sarah Marshall]]'', co-produced by [[Judd Apatow]]. In 2009, she appeared in the film adaptation of ''[[Max Payne (Film)|Max Payne]]'', and [[Mike Judge]]'s comedy film ''[[Extract]]''. In 2010, she starred in the post-apocalyptic action film ''[[The Book of Eli]]'' alongside [[Denzel Washington]] and had a small role in the comedy ''[[Date Night]]''. Her next film was [[Darren Aronofsky]]'s ballet drama ''[[Black Swan (Film)|Black Swan]]'', where she played [[Natalie Portman]]'s rival. In 2011, she starred in the romantic comedy ''[[Friends With Benefits (Film)|Friends With Benefits]]'' along with [[Justin Timberlake]].


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She appeared in films during her run on ''That '70s Show'', but her career only took off after the series ended. In 2008, she starred in the [[Romantic Comedy]] ''[[Forgetting Sarah Marshall]]'', co-produced by [[Judd Apatow]]. In 2009, she appeared in the film adaptation of ''[[Max Payne (film)|Max Payne]]'', and [[Mike Judge]]'s comedy film ''[[Extract]]''. In 2010, she starred in the post-apocalyptic action film ''[[The Book of Eli]]'' alongside [[Denzel Washington]] and had a small role in the comedy ''[[Date Night]]''. Her next film was [[Darren Aronofsky]]'s ballet drama ''[[Black Swan]]'', where she played [[Natalie Portman]]'s rival. In 2011, she starred in the romantic comedy ''[[Friends with Benefits (film)|Friends With Benefits]]'' along with [[Justin Timberlake]].
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She has also appeared in a few music videos, most notably "Jaded" for [[Aerosmith (Music)|Aerosmith]] and voiced Tanya Winters in the video game ''[[Saints Row]]''.

She married Ashton Kutcher and had two children, Wyatt and Dimitri.

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She has also appeared in a few music videos, most notably "Jaded" for [[Aerosmith]] and voiced Tanya Winters in the video game ''[[Saints Row]]''.


Also agreed to go out with a [[Semper Fi|Marine]] [http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/14119721 who asked her out via] [[YouTube]].
Also agreed to go out with a [[Semper Fi|Marine]] [http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/14119721 who asked her out via] [[YouTube]].

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=== This actress provides examples of: ===
* [[Dawson Casting]]: Originally averted with both ''That 70s Show'' and ''Family Guy''; when cast, she was as old as her characters. However, [[Comic Book Time|they remained teenagers while she grew up]].
* [[Dawson Casting]]: Originally averted with both ''That 70s Show'' and ''Family Guy''; when cast, she was as old as her characters. However, [[Comic Book Time|they remained teenagers while she grew up]].
* [[Dyeing for Your Art]]: She lost 20 pounds to play a ballerina in ''[[Black Swan (Film)|Black Swan]]'' (then quickly regained it after filming).
* [[Dyeing for Your Art]]: She lost 20 pounds to play a ballerina in ''[[Black Swan]]'' (then quickly regained it after filming).
* [[Even the Girls Want Her]]: After filming ''[[Black Swan (Film)|Black Swan]]'', Mila got quite a large female fanbase.
* [[Even the Girls Want Her]]: After filming ''[[Black Swan]]'', Mila got quite a large female fanbase.
* [[Fake American]]: She has lived in the U.S. for so long very few people realize she is actually Ukranian.
* [[Fake American]]: She has lived in the U.S. for so long very few people realize she is actually Ukranian.
* [[Girl On Girl Is Hot]]: The lesbian scene between her and Natalie Portman in ''[[Black Swan (Film)|Black Swan]]'' has gotten some attention.
* [[Girl-On-Girl Is Hot]]: The lesbian scene between her and Natalie Portman in ''[[Black Swan]]'' has gotten some attention.
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* [[Loophole Abuse]]: How she got her role on ''[[That '70s Show]]'' in the first place. She told the producers she was going to be 18, but didn't tell them that it would take four more years.
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* [[Mean Character, Nice Actor]]: Despite playing snobby and cruel Jackie, she is known to be very sweet and likeable.
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* [[Loophole Abuse]]: How she got her role on ''[[That 70s Show]]'' in the first place. She told the producers she was going to be 18, but didn't tell them that it would take four more years.
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* [[Mean Character Nice Actor]]: Despite playing snobby and cruel Jackie, she is known to be very sweet and likeable.
* [[Mismatched Eyes]]: She has a green and a brown eye.
* [[Mismatched Eyes]]: She has a green and a brown eye.
* [[Non Singing Voice]]: In the ''Family Guy'' episode "Don't Make Me Over", Meg became a star singer. Since Kunis can't sing, [[Tara Strong]] performed Meg's songs.
* [[Non-Singing Voice]]: In the ''Family Guy'' episode "Don't Make Me Over", Meg became a star singer. Since Kunis can't sing, [[Tara Strong]] performed Meg's songs.
** Although in "Road to North Pole", she was briefly heard singing with the rest of the cast (Tara Strong was not singing in her place at that time).
** Although in "Road to North Pole", she was briefly heard singing with the rest of the cast (Tara Strong was not singing in her place at that time).
* [[Old Shame]]: She's not proud of her roles in ''[[Santa With Muscles]]'' and ''[[American Psycho]] II''.
* [[Old Shame]]: She's not proud of her roles in ''[[Santa with Muscles]]'' and ''[[American Psycho]] II''.
* [[One Head Taller]]: She's 5' 3". She played Ashton Kutcher's (6' 2") girlfriend on ''That 70s Show'', and Jason Segel's (6' 4") on ''Forgetting Sarah Marshall''.
* [[One Head Taller]]: She's 5' 3". She played Ashton Kutcher's (6' 2") girlfriend on ''That 70s Show'', and Jason Segel's (6' 4") on ''Forgetting Sarah Marshall''.
* [[One of Us]]: She's a fan of ''[[Star Trek]]'', ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' and ''[[Farmville]]''. Mike Judge said she can quote ''[[Rejected]]''.
* [[One of Us]]: She's a fan of ''[[Star Trek]]'', ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' and ''[[FarmVille]]''. Mike Judge said she can quote ''[[Rejected]]''.
* [[Really Seventeen Years Old]]
* [[Really Seventeen Years Old]]
* [[Playing Against Type]]: Her performance in ''[[Black Swan (Film)|Black Swan]]'' as Lily.
* [[Playing Against Type]]: Her performance in ''[[Black Swan]]'' as Lily.
* [[Sesame Street Cred]]: She [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bTXzYX0rrPE appeared] on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' in 2011 to teach kids about the word "include".
* [[Sesame Street Cred]]: She [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bTXzYX0rrPE appeared] on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' in 2011 to teach kids about the word "include".
* [[You Didn't Ask]]: All who auditioned for her role in ''That '70s Show'' [[Dawson Casting|were required to be at least 18 years old]]; she was 14 at the time, so she told the casting directors she’d be 18 on her birthday, but didn't say which one. Though they eventually figured it out, the producers still thought she was the best fit for the role.
* [[You Didn't Ask]]: All who auditioned for her role in ''That '70s Show'' [[Dawson Casting|were required to be at least 18 years old]]; she was 14 at the time, so she told the casting directors she’d be 18 on her birthday, but didn't say which one. Though they eventually figured it out, the producers still thought she was the best fit for the role.
* [[Younger Than They Look]]: She appeared to be at in her mid-to-late teens when she was just 14, which is how she managed to get away with trying out for ''That '70s Show'' at such a young age. Subverted, though, because she's pushing 30 now and looks to be in her early-to-mid-twenties.
* [[Younger Than They Look]]: She appeared to be in her mid-to-late teens when she was just 14, which is how she managed to get away with trying out for ''That '70s Show'' at such a young age. Inverted now, because she's pushing 40 now{{when}} and looks to be in her early-to-mid-twenties.


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Mila Kunis (born 1983) is an American actress, most famous for playing Jackie Burkhart on That '70s Show and voicing Meg Griffin on Family Guy.

She was born in the Soviet Union; her family moved to the U.S. after the fall of communism. In the '90s, she appeared in small roles in TV series (Baywatch, Walker, Texas Ranger, 7th Heaven) and films (Piranha, Santa with Muscles). Her breakout role was of Jackie on That '70s Show, which ran from 1998 to 2006. Kunis is now known as the voice of Meg Griffin on Family Guy, replacing the original voice actress Lacey Chabert [1].

She appeared in films during her run on That '70s Show, but her career only took off after the series ended. In 2008, she starred in the Romantic Comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall, co-produced by Judd Apatow. In 2009, she appeared in the film adaptation of Max Payne, and Mike Judge's comedy film Extract. In 2010, she starred in the post-apocalyptic action film The Book of Eli alongside Denzel Washington and had a small role in the comedy Date Night. Her next film was Darren Aronofsky's ballet drama Black Swan, where she played Natalie Portman's rival. In 2011, she starred in the romantic comedy Friends With Benefits along with Justin Timberlake.

She married Ashton Kutcher and had two children, Wyatt and Dimitri.

She has also appeared in a few music videos, most notably "Jaded" for Aerosmith and voiced Tanya Winters in the video game Saints Row.

Also agreed to go out with a Marine who asked her out via YouTube.

Mila Kunis provides examples of the following tropes:
  1. ↑ who voiced Meg in season one, though some leftover episodes from season one cropped up in season 2, making the change between Chabert and Kunis awkward, as the leftover season one episodes that were in season two aired mixed with the season two production line. "Da Boom," the episode in which The Griffins try to survive in a Quahog that has been ravaged by the Y 2 K disaster, is considered the first episode to have Mila Kunis as Meg Griffin
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