Milla Jovovich is a multi-talented actress, model, musician, and fashion designer best known for Resident Evil and The Fifth Element. With a successful career in Hollywood, she’s also a martial artist, humanitarian, and polyglot. From modeling at 11 to performing her own stunts, she remains a powerhouse in entertainment. Here are 50 Things You Didn’t Know About Milla Jovovich.
1️⃣ Milla Jovovich was born on December 17, 1975, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
2️⃣ Her full name is Milica Bogdanovna Jovovich.
3️⃣ She moved to the United States when she was just 5 years old.
4️⃣ Milla’s mother, Galina Jovovich, was a famous Soviet actress.
5️⃣ Her father, Bogdan Jovovich, was a Serbian doctor.
6️⃣ She started her modeling career at age 11.
7️⃣ Milla was discovered by photographer Richard Avedon for a Revlon campaign.
8️⃣ She became one of the highest-paid supermodels in the 1990s.
9️⃣ She appeared on over 100 magazine covers worldwide.
🔟 Milla’s first acting role was in the 1988 film "Two Moon Junction."
1️⃣1️⃣ She rose to fame with her role in "Return to the Blue Lagoon" (1991).
1️⃣2️⃣ Milla is best known for playing Alice in the Resident Evil film series.
1️⃣3️⃣ She performed most of her own stunts in the Resident Evil films.
1️⃣4️⃣ She learned martial arts, kickboxing, and weapons training for the role.
1️⃣5️⃣ Milla married Resident Evil director Paul W.S. Anderson in 2009.
1️⃣6️⃣ She was previously married to Luc Besson, director of The Fifth Element.
1️⃣7️⃣ In The Fifth Element, Milla played Leeloo, a role that made her iconic.
1️⃣8️⃣ She learned to speak “The Divine Language” fluently for the film.
1️⃣9️⃣ She has a beautiful singing voice and released two music albums.
2️⃣0️⃣ Milla’s debut album, "The Divine Comedy" (1994), was critically acclaimed.
2️⃣1️⃣ She can play the guitar and piano.
2️⃣2️⃣ Milla has worked as a fashion designer, creating her own clothing lines.
2️⃣3️⃣ She has a passion for photography and often takes artistic portraits.
2️⃣4️⃣ Milla has worked as a human rights advocate and activist.
2️⃣5️⃣ She supports UNICEF and other global charities.
2️⃣6️⃣ Milla speaks four languages: English, Russian, French, and Serbian.
2️⃣7️⃣ She voiced characters in video games, including "Paradise" and Resident Evil.
2️⃣8️⃣ Her character Alice does not exist in the original Resident Evil games.
2️⃣9️⃣ She has worked with brands like L'Oréal, Chanel, and Versace.
3️⃣0️⃣ Milla loves science fiction and is a huge Star Trek fan.
3️⃣1️⃣ She has starred in over 40 films in her career.
3️⃣2️⃣ Milla was named the "Most Successful Video Game Movie Actress" by Guinness.
3️⃣3️⃣ She has a martial arts-trained stunt double, but rarely uses one.
3️⃣4️⃣ Milla is a painter and has sold her artwork.
3️⃣5️⃣ She played Joan of Arc in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc.
3️⃣6️⃣ She almost played Black Widow in the MCU before Scarlett Johansson.
3️⃣7️⃣ She starred in the live-action adaptation of Monster Hunter (2020).
3️⃣8️⃣ Milla was once named one of the sexiest women alive by Maxim.
3️⃣9️⃣ She prefers playing strong, independent female characters.
4️⃣0️⃣ Milla loves playing video games, including Resident Evil.
4️⃣1️⃣ She has two daughters, one of whom is actress Ever Anderson.
4️⃣2️⃣ Ever Anderson played young Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow (2021).
4️⃣3️⃣ Milla owns a large collection of vintage clothing.
4️⃣4️⃣ She is passionate about fitness and meditation.
4️⃣5️⃣ She starred alongside Bruce Willis and Gary Oldman in The Fifth Element.
4️⃣6️⃣ She has directed several music videos.
4️⃣7️⃣ Milla’s role in Dazed and Confused (1993) was mostly cut from the final film.
4️⃣8️⃣ She has a black belt in Taekwondo.
4️⃣9️⃣ Milla has said her dream role would be to play a James Bond villain.
5️⃣0️⃣ Despite being an action star, she prefers quiet, artistic hobbies in real life.
Milla Jovovich is a true Hollywood icon, excelling in acting, modeling, music, and activism. Did any of these facts surprise you? 😊
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