From Ukraine to LA: How Mila Kunis' family fled the Soviet Union when she was 7 years old

Ashton Kutcher was spotted running errands in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon.The 44-year-old actor was dressed in a white long sleeve shirt and a pair of chocolate brown trousers.During his outing, Kutcher swung byJayde's Market in LA's affluent Bel Air neighborhood to grab a refreshment. Errand run:Ashton Kutcher was spotted running errands in Los Angeles on Friday afternoonHe completed his errand run ensemble with some coordinating Nike sneakers.With the COVID-19 pandemic still at large, the Butterfly Effect star masked up while in public.

Mila Kunis shared how she is having conversations with her children about their Ukrainian heritage, while learning how to embrace her own Ukrainian roots too. In a conversation with Maria Shriver for The Sunday Paper, the Bad Moms actor revealed that she sat her children down and had a conversation with them about their Ukrainian background amid Russia’s invasion of her native country. “I turned to my kids and I was like, ‘You are half-Ukrainian, half-American!’” she said to Shriver in a clip that was released on 11 March.

Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid are putting their 2022 Fashion Show earnings to great use, donating and providing aid to Ukraine and Palestine.The successful supermodels announced that they would donate to organizations that help provide refugee and medical aid to victims of the conflict, following in the footsteps of fellow Argentinian model Mica Argañaraz.Gigi wrote, “I am pledging to donate my earnings from the Fall 2022 shows to aid those suffering from the war in Ukraine, as well as continuing to support those experiencing the same in Palestine.”The Hadid sisters, who walked in multiple shows in Paris, Milan and New York, stated that they would like to “walk for something,” adding that “Our eyes and hearts must be open to all human injustice.”“We rarely have control of our work schedules and this week has really shown me the strength and perseverance of the people around me who are going through pure terror,” Bella said, declaring that she stands “alongside every person that has been affected by this war and the innocent people who’s lives have been changed forever from the hands of ‘power.’”Gigi stated, “May we all see each other as brothers and sisters, beyond politics, beyond race, beyond religion.”The two models join the list of celebrities helping to provide aid and support to Ukraine, including Hayden Panettiere, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, among others.Fashion designers are also taking a stand against the conflict, including Balenciaga, Giorgio Armani and Christian Siriano.

Mila Kunis’s heart is with her homeland.

2022 Academy Awards fast approaching, another set of presenters have been announced. Daniel Kaluuya, Mila Kunis, Lupita Nyong’o, Naomi Scott, Wesley Snipes and John Travolta will present at the 94th Oscars.Previously announced presenters include Ruth E. Carter, Anthony Hopkins, Lily James, John Leguizamo, Simu Liu, Rami Malek, Uma Thurman, Lady Gaga, Kevin Costner, Zoë Kravitz, Rosie Perez, Chris Rock and Yuh-Jung Youn. «Movies inspire us, entertain us and unite us across the globe,» said show producer Will Packer in a press release.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have raised more than $20 million in less than a week for the actress’ native country of Ukraine in response to the Russian invasion – but their work is far from over. "We’re not done," the star’s husband said in an Instagram post on Thursday.

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Mila Kunis is reflecting on her heritage.

Mila Kunis told people she was from Russia — but not anymore. The 38-year-old actress, who immigrated to the United States from Ukraine in 1991, opened up about her connection to her native country amid Russia's attack. In an interview with Maria Shriver for her , the  star explained that she had felt like she was «L.A.

Mila Kunis is opening up about her Ukrainian roots.

Mila Kunis’s heart has been broken by the crisis in Ukraine.

Mila Kunis shed more light on her feelings about Russia, and the government’s invasion into her home country of Ukraine during a new interview with Maria Shriver. The 38-year-old actress admitted that even as Russian forces attack Ukraine, she doesn’t want people think of Russian people as the “enemy.” While she didn’t name Russian President Vladimir Putin by name, she pointed to those in power as the root of the problem.

Mila Kunis have thanked fans in an emotional video as their goal to reach $30 million in aid for Ukraine has almost been reached.READ: How to talk to your children about the Ukraine/Russia conflict"We have raised over 20 million dollars in less than a week and I say 'we' as it is all of us together," said Ashton in the video, adding: "But we are not done, our goal is 30 and we want to get there."WATCH: Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher share emotional video as they raise astonishing sum for UkraineMila, who was born in Ukraine, shared her thanks to the "56,000 of you who were able to donate and support us, whether it was $5, $10, $1000"."It means so much to us and it does bring in a community and sense of belonging and ability to help," she said.MORE: 5 ways to cope with news-induced anxiety right nowMORE: What can you do to help Ukraine?"The first humanitarian aid is already on the ground…AirBnb is already taking in refugees," added Ashton of where the money is going. The money is supporting Flexport.org and Airbnb.org, two organizations who are actively on the ground providing immediate help to those who need it most.

Leonardo DiCaprio has joined celebrities donating to humanitarian groups in Ukraine after the Russian invasion.The Don’t Look Up actor is said to be ‘watching things unfold’ and will ‘continue to support’.A source told People: ‘Leo had privately made several donations to humanitarian groups — CARE, IRC, UNHCR and Save the Children. All directed at Ukraine.‘He had been watching things unfold and wanted to support Ukraine the best he could.

Leonardo DiCaprio has made a number of donations to help support Ukrainians.

Caitriona Balfe was quite candid when she spoke out against Russian leader Vladimir Putin after it was reported his forces bombed a Ukranian maternity hospital during their ongoing invasion of the country. The Outlander actress took to her Twitter on Wednesday (March 9) to curse Putin. “Hitting maternity hospitals. F**k you Putin and anyone who refuses to condemn him in the strongest of language. #Mariupol #Ukraine️,” she wrote. 

Russian military forces invaded the country under orders given by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the early days, the world watched as the people of Ukraine lived with sirens and explosions, as the neighboring country's forces dissipated buildings around them.  In the weeks since the initial attack, almost two million people have packed up their lives, children, pets and anything they can to flee the now war-torn country.

As soon as Russian forces, under the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin, began the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, stars and celebrities started their efforts to support the Ukrainian people under attack. A-listers like Ryan Reynolds, Mila Kunis, Dua Lipa, and more shared links to where fans could donate to the humanitarian efforts while pledging their own money to the cause.

A-lister Mila Kunis, born Milena Markovna Kunis, is now best-known for being a huge Hollywood star but her start in life was worlds away from the glitz and glamour of the movies. Mila was born in Ukraine in 1983 and then was forced to leave her home country seven years later, as her family fled just before the fall of the Soviet Union in 19991.The actress – who’s starred in films Black Swan and Ted as well as TV’s Family Guy – has previously stated anti-semitism as the reason why she left for America, saying her "whole family was in the Holocaust". "One of my friends who grew up in Russia, she was in second grade," she explained.

Ashton Kutcher walks and talks with wife Mila Kunis while arriving for a brunch date over the weekend in Los Angeles.

Mila Kunis stepped out for some fresh air on Tuesday afternoon after raising over $18.8 million to help Ukrainians amid their ongoing war against Russia.After surpassing the halfway mark of her and husbandAshton Kutcher's goal to raise $30 in donations, the38-year-old star was seen taking a stroll aroundBeverly Hills in a beigeturtleneck over a red and white flannel.She completed her casual look with a pair of cropped jeans, white sneakers and a black cloth face mask amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Busy: Mila Kunis stepped out for some fresh air on Tuesday after raising over $18 million to help Ukrainians amid their ongoing war against RussiaThe mother-of-two appeared glued to her phone as she scrolled through her messages while walking down the sidewalk by herself.

Mila Kunis is enjoying a day out in L.A.!