Mila Kunis Breaks Down Her Career, from 'That '70s Show' to 'Black Swan' | Vanity Fair

Mila Kunis takes us through her illustrious career, including her roles in '7th Heaven,' 'That '70s Show,' 'Family Guy,' 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall,' 'Black Swan,' 'Friends With Benefits,' 'Ted,' 'Bad Moms' and 'Luckiest Girl Alive.'
00:00 Intro
00:42 7th Heaven
02:05 That '70s Show
04:05 Family Guy
05:55 Forgetting Sarah Marshall
09:23 Black Swan
10:44 Friends With Benefits
12:35 Ted
13:43 Bad Moms
14:55 Luckiest Girl Alive
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Director: Ashley Hall
Director of Photography: Sam Chatterjee
Editor: Jordan Calig
Celebrity Talent: Mila Kunis
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Coordinators: Peter Brunette, Carol Wachockier
Casting Producer: Meredith Judkins
Camera Operator: Lucas Vilicich
Audio: Gabriel Fragoso
Production Assistant: Phillip Arliss
Post Production Supervisor: Marco Glinbizzi
Post Production Coordinator: Andrea Farr
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch
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[@st3458]

I love how half the movies she just did because she needed a check and half of them became classics of that decade

[@pinkblossoms]

Or just because her longtime friends asked her. Like Seth Macfarlane. 😅

[@francoissuissae6217]

She does have bills like aLl other actors Starting ofF

[@stephaniesantiago92]

It’s the immigrant mindset. If you got a job and I get paid let go

[@HShango]

@@francoissuissae6217 is there something wrong your keyboard 🤨

[@bobleeswagger474]

08:32 Everything wrong with america today and it sucks being a young republican when my parents and grandparents still think this is fair, ok, and equality.

[@AboutBritney]

Love her honesty about picking roles for the money back in her 20s. Hilarious that she was also confused about Black Swan lol.

[@cwg73160]

Huh? No one’s going to deny that.

[@isaywhatiwant8612]

That movie sucked lol

[@melissam597]

@@isaywhatiwant8612 it had the potential to be great, shame

[@sagittariusbeauty]

@@cwg73160 Some will

[@zerohours.]

@@isaywhatiwant8612 Black swan was amazing simply for the fact it was Natalie Portman and Mila kunis together

[@Oheyitsclaudette]

It’s amazing how she did some of these old shows that ended up lasting for so many seasons and giving her longevity and stability in her career. Like, that’s pure luck.

[@filipratkovic5561]

Something Netflix generation of actors sadly don't have

[@Jjsspace]

"I'd like to make it very clear now, 'I did lie'" Her and Ashton Kutcher are the perfect match!!!

[@jgray4234]

She lied alright. She went her whole time saying she is Russian. Then when the Ukraine war started, she admitted she is really Ukrainian Talk about riding on the war wagon and having been dishonest the whole time. She is a joke

[@waynawilliams]

@@jgray4234 She said it as a child for multitudes of reasons. Mostly because everyone would ask where is Ukraine. Plus, being that she spoke Russian it probably just made more sense as a child. I don't think as an adult she has said it.

[@sierrac6189]

​@@jgray4234I mean when she was born, Ukraine was part of the USSR (Russia) so its not a lie.

[@Lilih654]

@@jgray4234before war started we all considered ourselves Russian/Ukrainian. You won’t understand this but we were like brothers (before war started)😢

[@abbeyz4920]

I honestly have so much respect for this woman, she is so humble and grounded but carries herself with so much confidence and humour. I’m not overly into celebrity culture, but Mila is someone I will always have time for

[@biaotoch]

truee

[@drewj128]

Same here! She's awesome 😍 If only I would have known she was filming on Oahu when I lived there... 🤦‍♂️

[@stupidvickfan3744]

Yes her plastic surgery is SOOO gooood

[@eveningstar8581]

@@stupidvickfan3744 it's really apparent in this video!

[@lupechacon-florez7520]

So nicely said thank you for saying what we all are probably thinking.

[@crystalcastillo7575]

I think she’s such an underrated comedic actress. She has great comedic timing

[@eveningstar8581]

Absolutely! She's naturally hilarious! She's someone you want to get drinks with! Just talk and crack up!

[@Rosamund458]

I love her brand of humor

[@ScottyDoesntKnow69]

Also being one of the hottest chicks on the planet helps.

[@coffeebeans7912]

She's one of those actors that nobody can hate on, love her

[@aratosm]

I keep hearing Kanye is not a fan.

[@jimmydeedoii6135]

@@aratosm Kanye ain't a fan?

[@aratosm]

@@jimmydeedoii6135 Kanye doesn't like small hat wearing people cuz he likes his man Adolf.

[@chelseaozanic92]

@@aratosm that’s still not a bad thing though lol. That doesn’t mean anything, in my opinion. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂😂😂

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

@aratosm Yeah well there's another plus for her. Who wants kanyes endorsement anyway?

[@GH-fb9dh]

The thing she said in the beginning about dark haired girls being the mean girls and the blonde all-american girls being the good protagonists is SO TRUE. I’m glad we’re past that

[@tacobell1299]

Then we have Heather's and Mean girls. Which mean girls was based on Heather's.

[@dianeyoung8130]

Megan fox's entire career before transformers.

[@CHRISANDREOU4199]

Yeah now all the bad girls are blonde happy now🙄

[@fantasea114]

@@tacobell1299 no, mean girls was based on a book called queen bees and wannabes

[@milly-]

@@tacobell1299mean girls is not based on heathers. It was based on a book with nothing to do with heathers

[@Kaice88]

its awesome to see someone like her who didnt have a last name to get into the industry and it shows in how humble and grounded she seems to be.

[@LifeOfLiana]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaa5YoiXbpxqd7s !!

[@raineeace]

I agree! She really worked her way up and was honest about it and it really makes her such a genuine human being.

[@francoissuissae6217]

I like her fun look

[@JJ-fo8nk]

Her nose is the right size.

[@Pos608]

Her eyes are SO big!! She’s so gorgeous and nice! Her voice suits her personality so well

[@AboutBritney]

I'm so jealous of women with big eyes lol...she is definitely stunning

[@StandUpComedyFan28m]

A less busty version of Audrey Bitoni. And Rachel Roxxx is totally Avril Lavigne's p*** dobbleganger.

[@rovanajean9550]

And she also have 2 different colors on each ✨

[@ohkami420]

@Dion Diova no they are big

[@naynayjenkins4488]

My eyes are the same size as hers. And yes they are big. But it’s the most noticeable thing about her. They are gorgeous. I love my big eyes as well

[@mitchliam974]

"I was not intimidated. I had a solid ego man.." "So *I* must have been intimidating" Her self awareness and assurance is through the roof! She speaks so candidly and honestly about it and doesn't come off as cocky or braggy. She's just recalling a great opportunity and point in her career as a young actor. Love her style and charisma!

[@LaurynTamia]

“We made each other our number 1 priority, and then we made the kids our number one priority.” I love that.

[@dcamron46]

How is it possible that Mika Kunis literally gets more drop dead gorgeous with every passing few years. She’s almost 40 with 2 kids…and she is total smoke show, more beautiful now than she was 10 years ago.

[@dcamron46]

I never noticed she has a verrryyyy slight accent on some words, like when she said “skills” about 1/3rd of the way in.

[@Woodsaras]

Slavic girl ;))

[@LiterallyCensoredDaily]

She will be gorgeous until her corpse starts to rot. Possibly longer than that.

[@universe25.x]

@@Woodsaras she’s not slavic. She’s Jewish

[@universe25.x]

@T J they do. Mila is not slavic. She’s Jewish

[@sidviscus]

I already liked Mila before this video, but her story about buying a 20 year old a drink at a bar because he's in the military, that made me like her more.

[@jamessmoot5820]

And I like the fact that she said I did not buy him another beer at that hotel LOL go to another hotel and buy him a beer

[@Trilingualeks]

Seriously though, he's old enough to handle a professional weapon and shoot someone to protect his country but not get a beer?! Good for her 🤗👍

[@LifeOfLiana]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaa5YoiXbpxqd7s ;)

[@billyalarie929]

I don’t even like or agree with the military (at least as far as the Western superpowers go) but I’ll be goddamned if that isn’t just a chill move. What a boss Mila is. God I love her.

[@ImOmarXD]

​@@Trilingualeks 20 year old is a kid still tho

[@DP-go7wc]

Mila is like the most down to earth actress ever. You can tell she’s real and not just faking it

[@and.re_a]

I love her 😂 she’s like “I can’t surf, BUT I DID IT! I broke my body, BUT I DID IT!” She’s the definition of a go getter love that

[@MAYK1NG]

She was the star of Black Swan. I don't know why she doesn't get way more moody, complex roles. Everybody loves her.

[@r8ntaros]

THANK YOU IKR

[@amykimnguyen1728]

Her industry transparency is so refreshing lol. She’s human

[@jaredscully9243]

“He’s clearly in the military, give the kid a beer!” One of the many reasons why I love her! 😂😂😂

[@mehblahmehblah]

“I didn’t do that again - at that hotel.” Hahahahahaha

[@kellybryan4843]

I love that she prioritizes her kids above movie roles!!! She’s so grounded and I think that’s awesome!!

[@ChadKakashi]

Well you kinda have to be inhuman to not look after the kid for the first few years.

[@iheartdelrey]

why?

[@Howlsprincess]

I personally feel that Mila Kunis and Blake Lively share a very same cool energy like both are talented, smart, witty and are awesome at interviews.

[@blondie9422]

Yes, they are both total catches

[@eveningstar8581]

Excellent note! That's true!

[@alacranpapi88]

Hope they do a project together! Also their husbands together would be a riot 🤣

[@levity90]

@@alacranpapi88 that would be amazing

[@loversroll1]

Who's Blake lively?

[@carmensmithaguirre3049]

Mila's the coolest celeb ever. Prove me wrong.

[@OmegaSniper57]

Jeff Goldblum

[@dongoebel3659]

Johnny Depp

[@Varsityathelete61]

@@OmegaSniper57 I know you're being sarcastic, because of your name🙂

[@ibanezman04]

Come on guys, Steve McQueen will always be “the king of cool”.

[@LifeOfLiana]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaa5YoiXbpxqd7s ;D

[@connierichie5336]

She is such a great story teller. Honest about even the most embarrassing situations. Very relatable. I do not keep up with celebrities. But I am impressed with Mila. Its adorable she is with Ashton after working with him as younger kids. She has true grit, gosh the girl is headstrong.

[@H0RR0R_HANG0VERZ]

Oh my gahhh!!! She is SPECTACULAR!!!! “He’s fighting for our country! Give the guy a beer!!” 😂 I freakin love her!! ❤

[@trinaq]

I love how art imitated life, with Mila and Ashton getting together, even after their characters had long split. Jackie and Kelso will apparently be together in "That 90's Show", even though Jackie was with Fez in the last episode of the original show.

[@iluvlafferty]

Jackie and Kelso had 4 whole seasons of dating in That 70s Show and she called him her soulmate in the last season, whereas she was with Fez for 2 minutes right at the end. I adore Fez, he's hilarious, but there's no contest. She's meant to be with Kelso.

[@anayasalvador9976]

@ANNETTE RIMOVSKY Right?! I’m just hearing about this 😂

[@armpit_farts7327]

Anytime 70s Show relationships are discussed I just CANT HELP but throw out there how HORRIFIC Eric and Donna were for each other. Cause other big fans of the show HATE it when I say that, and I beleive it, whole heartedly. I do think Jackie and Kelso were better than Fez/Jackie. Kelso/Jackie is wayyyy more Yin/Yang.

[@hassanmasood186]

They also had 2 movies that involved having strings attached and friends with benefits opposite Natalie Portman and Justin Timberlake. On the same year.

[@TruthSeeker23099]

@@anayasalvador9976 lol same

[@unpopularopinions9076]

It’s her gratitude. She is so grateful for EVERYTHING that happens to her and clearly continues to do so. Beautiful. What an amazing human. ♥️

[@haydenbrowning4805]

😊

[@Cbiskit23]

She is so down to earth and real, it’s very refreshing. She doesn’t really keep the veil of “show business” drawn around her when she easily could. Love her

[@kylepop4371]

she is truly one of the most likeable and grounded actress out there - and professionally, she doesn’t get enough praise for how talented she is and how versatile of an actress she is!

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I grew up on That 70's show, Her and Ashton had so much chemistry

[@dominiquemartinez1329]

Lmm man

[@anayasalvador9976]

Yessss

[@hesslaw6091]

yeah they should get married

[@totallynotimari]

@@hesslaw6091 is that a joke?

[@sumiya.m]

@@totallynotimari obviously

[@katy4523]

She's an amazing storyteller. I'd love to hear her just talk about life haha

[@annabananaSplitz1]

that military story had me flabbergasted. how are these men old enough to fight for their country and volunteer to die basically and cant even drink a beer? mind boggling

[@mkfan5891]

Same

[@edwardwaters3476]

How can anyone not love Mila . Mila and Ashton are the sort of people that you would love to have as friends , they are so down to earth and humble yet so talented

[@juanitabaly2318]

What a beautiful love story they have to look back on as friends in that 70’s show first playing an onscreen teen couple

[@Justdance6336]

“I’m so young why are we doing a timeline?” Because you’re already a freaking legend and a queen 🥲😌💞💞💞

[@rambotheambo4655]

Mila belongs on the list of ageless beauties. She is stunning and her personality just makes me admire her even more.

[@melissam597]

With respect she’s 39, she shouldn’t be looking old already.

[@eveningstar8581]

@@melissam597 right lol! Isn't it wild when people are like OMGGG she's 45!? She looks so gorgeous still! Good for her!! It's like duh! She's 45 not 85 lol! People's perceptions of beauty for whatever reason, stop at like 27! There are drop dead gorgeous women in their sixties and seventies! And beyond of course! It's really crazy and quite honestly sad how the world perceives beauty and the lack there of

[@hasselett]

Your comment makes it seem like she's some 55/60-year old cougar. She's only 39 and a major celebrity. I'd be surprised if she already looked old.

[@delcarmen1377]

@@eveningstar8581 Do people think peoples faces start melting of as soon as they hit 40 or something? 😂 I cringe so hard when they make comments like that.

[@LiterallyCensoredDaily]

@@melissam597 I'm 38, and I look like some kind of zombie Bigfoot, but then again, I'm a dude, so I guess it's different. Lol

[@stephyb756]

She’s the most down to earth, honest & humble actress :,) I love her personality so much

[@rayradiance666]

So down to earth, very rare these days and love her interviews ❤

[@aubriellerobinson5491]

I love how real she is and genuine. Her approach to choosing projects is great. I’m glad “That 70s Show” took her down a successful path. And the fact that she married Ashton. Also how cute is it that her and Zoe are close🥰

[@freefight7750]

Yeah, considering the fact that she was 14 and Ashton Kutcher was 18

[@daviel1005]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall is her greatest role for me. The complete fantasy of going to Hawaii on your own and hanging out with the super cool girl at the front desk is just on another level and she plays the part of 'dream girl' just perfect.

[@kimwhan6994]

Best romcom

[@raliperez6601]

Such a grounded outlook on life, both professional and personal. Mila is sheer class.

[@user-bro0921]

She is so relatable and likable, then you realize she is actually a Hollywood movie star that is absolutely stunning 🤩 ❤

[@cve282]

She chooses fun projects that will be a good time for her instead of the money. That’s great she gets to do that since she’s financially stable.

[@sunshinecity8351]

What a great interview. Her honesty about the industry is so refreshing and her personality is just fabulous. I could listen to Mila all day.

[@aeishafiona927]

I love listening to her talk, she's an amazing storyteller. Being friends with her just be so fun!!

[@deviouspurrloin]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall is honestly so underrated I love that film

[@zeroforkgiven]

She has always been a favorite of mine. She seems like she has a great perspective despite her success.

[@StrawberryAppleCream]

I love how her story is so positive and mostly about this girl just having fun.

[@Samantha-nn4ts]

Gosh she’s so humble and amazing! She deserves all her success 💓 i really look up to this woman

[@FabiCali]

I loved the words at the end while describing her marriage and family! I just admire her so much ✨🙌🏼

[@CG-tt3ny]

I love how open she is. She just tells a story about each movie. Some people just sit there and go like "yeah, great movie. Love it".

[@TruthSeeker23099]

“I didn’t do it again at that hotel” lol “Meg who let you back in the house”😂

[@seppyq3672]

Mila just running around giving underage soldiers beers. 🤣

[@TruthSeeker23099]

@@seppyq3672 lol right she funny

[@logankerr8090]

she's easily in my top 5 fave actresses! her personality is adorable

[@kittyrodriguez7179]

I love how honest she is with her experience as a child actor!! I honestly felt like I was having a conversation with her. ❤

[@tomiefilms]

“i don’t even surf…but i did it” at 7:54 was definitely jackie burkhart through and through

[@miranda13c]

She is one of the best celebrities. She is so humble and her backstory is so interesting.

[@midnightrumi]

I can never get tired of Mila so down to earth and authentic

[@iSatv1]

She’s just soooo amazing!!!! Such a great mom!!! Love you Mila!!❤❤

[@TheJellymonty]

When she said "I Love being a wife" I cried because I wish I could say that with her grace, love and confidence. 😪

[@musiclover8594]

I’ve loved Mila since that’s 70 show!! She’s had an amazing career! I think any actress would be so lucky to have this type of career.

[@Naisy77]

One of my favorite actresses her roles are always iconic and breath taking

[@baileyravenclaw9041]

i love her so much. never got bored of listening to her talk the whole time

[@deem132]

her careers been so organic & she’s so effortlessly funny & beautiful.

[@jocydiaz2010]

Her energy is everything 😂❤

[@bareglisten0274]

I love her so much. She’s one of the few actresses that has never felt out of touch. Her & Ashton are the best of Hollywood

[@lizwilson51]

So much love and respect for what she says at the end about prioritizing her marriage and her kids first and just loving being a wife and mom. ♥️

[@AA-qb7ni]

I love Mila ❤❤ Such a down to earth celeb.

[@anayasalvador9976]

❤

[@itsmihv4759]

Easily my favorite actress. Shes so down to earth and cool. Her and ashton are a perfect match.

[@NYKIRA]

This is abundance to me, that point of view where 'if it's not worth leaving my family...' this resonates so much

[@taraclarissa]

I love her! I'm so glad her and Ashton ended up together. They had so much chemistry on tv!

[@mitchliam974]

What great conversation. She's so humble and sweet and her honesty just makes more and more interesting to listen to. Love her!

[@Youtubbyface14]

First female crush. When I saw Mila in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, I remember going straight to Google. Never even knew at the time I’d been listening to her voice in Family Guy

[@eliminator173]

You didnt see that 70s show?

[@cackles1005]

I loved Mila before this for her groundedness in her roles, but seeing how real she really is and how devoted to her family gives me so much more respect for her!

[@unit03]

this is a great interview. she is a great interview. been a fan since 70s show, I love Mila

[@veggigoddess]

The irony that the most drug fused show, prior to aweeds and breaking bad, was a positive influence on her to not do drugs🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Beyoncessister]

This was actually delightful to watch. Now I’m tempted to binge more of her interviews 😅

[@Kenz-ue6yn]

Friends with Benefits is such a comfort movie…Mila and Justin Timberlake were brilliant in it

[@elenacummings9989]

Listening to her talk to you makes you forget she's famous and I love what she said about her kids.

[@Rosamund458]

Love her personality so much! FWB is literally just Mila being Mila.

[@jrunnels04]

These recovers right before going into another segment are GENUIS! Gives me a second to catch my breath and stretch it out so I can go harder in the upcoming round!

[@LaraA55]

I find her honesty absolutely refreshing

[@HeythereKelilah]

“We made each other our #1 priority. And we made our kids our #1 priority.” I love that. ❤

[@veggigoddess]

The irony that she starred in black Swan with Natalie, then Natalie Portman, as a comicnreleif during the shooting of black Swan went to go do no strings attached with mila's future husband🤣

[@keriyeahh]

And Mila’s Friends With Benefits came out the same year No Strings Attached did

[@TheHusky55]

Lifelong fan of hers. Watched everything she ever starred in and I loved it. Her personality is just so relaxed, she loves to laugh, doesn't think high of herself, super down to earth woman. This is what a Hollywood star is to me.

[@yocelyncarrillo-luna6585]

I love the way she carries herself!

[@justylex]

She is so genuine and just so awesome.

[@CrazyGirl25041]

I am so glad Mila did friends with benefits. I am obsessed with it. The chemistry between her and Justin was amazing.

[@MC-dn1xj]

What a genuine, humble, beautiful soul. Love that family comes first for her. 🫶🏻 always love Mila! She’s just a light!

[@hillcevan]

They don't make them like her. She's incredible

[@PassionDCGL11]

I love her! 😂 She’s so down to earth and honest. I hope we see more of her in the coming years!

[@lukewhatidid1735]

This feels like a testament to her comedy and wit more than anything but I am always so entertained by her in films I sometimes forget how actually stunning she is.

[@tamiadixon8312]

That’s just how good her acting is!

[@andrewjackson7458]

"For one reason or another, I did not get Knocked Up." I don't think she caught herself saying that😂

[@JonWayes]

I searched for this comment when I heard it 😋

[@TruthSeeker23099]

Lol

[@eveningstar8581]

Righttt LOLLL!!🤣

[@PhilosophyWithLilly]

0:58: I felt it in my soul when she said having dark hair made her the "bad girl"." Mila is an icon. ♥

[@redacted2275]

Mila's best scene in her entire career is her messing with Mark Wahlberg's pronunciation of the word "bear." I'm kidding... she seems like a very fun and easy-going person.

[@garyhall2770]

If I ever see her on the street. I'm yelling isa beaarrr instead of shut up meg.

[@MissCandyK]

She seems so humble, and super honest!

[@denillaz]

Im so impressed by the fact that she talks so technical and professionally about making films

[@izamarsolis5296]

I love everything about the interview but loved more the ending when she talks about her loving being a mom and wife !!

[@Kevmaster2000]

Mila Kunis somehow has ended up in so many of my favorite things. She’s in one of my favorite animated shows (Family Guy), one of my favorite rom-coms (Forgetting Sarah Marshall), and one of my favorite sit-coms (That ‘70s Show). I love her!

[@ew7554]

So happy she had fun on forgetting Sarah Marshall 🥲one of my favs

[@TaroZak]

She’s amazing, her interviews with Craig Ferguson are my favorite

[@jimmygillard]

One of his best guests.

[@anayasalvador9976]

She seems like a good person to talk to and drink hot chocolate with

[@Ajnos55]

Also with Conan! He loves Mila.

[@xoxoGossipGirl754322]

She is so normal and not bullshitting anything about her life. Love her even more after this!

[@denzelbarton4566]

Humble, grounded, really real! I’m inspired by her ❤