Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovich Biography Height, Weight, Age, Facts And More

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Milla Jovovich is a Ukrainian-born American actress, supermodel, musician, and fashion entrepreneur who rose to global fame through a rare combination of high-fashion modeling and physically demanding action cinema. Best known for leading the Resident Evil franchise and starring in cult science-fiction classics like The Fifth Element, she has been celebrated for redefining the action heroine archetype and was famously dubbed the “Reigning Queen of Kick-Butt” by VH1.

Milla Jovovich Quick Info
Date of Birth December 17, 1975
Height 5 ft 8 in
Weight 64 kg
Age 50 Years
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius

 

Milla Jovovich
Milla Jovovich

Born Name

Milica Natasha Jovovich
(Pronounced: mee-luh yo-vo-vitch)

Nick Name

Mila Jovović
Mishach
Мила Јововић

Age

Milla Jovovich is currently 50 years old, according to her birthdate December 17, 1975.

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)

Residence

She divides her time between New York City and Los Angeles, United States.

Nationality

American
(She became a U.S. citizen in 1995 at the age of 19)

Education

Milla left formal schooling at the age of 12, while studying in the 7th grade, after her rapidly rising modeling career made regular education impractical. Her early years instead became focused on professional modeling, acting lessons, and creative development.

Occupation

Supermodel, Actress, Fashion Designer, Musician

Family

Father: Bogdan Jovovich (Doctor; Serbian ancestry)
Mother: Galina Jovovich (Russian Actress)
Sibling: Marco Jovovich (Brother)

Manager

Untitled Entertainment

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 8 in (173 cm)

Weight

64 kg (141 lbs)

Boyfriend / Spouse

Milla Jovovich’s romantic life has been eventful and closely followed due to her early fame. She married actor Shawn Andrews in 1992 when she was just 16 years old, but the marriage was annulled within two months by her mother. In 1997, she married French filmmaker Luc Besson, whom she met while working on The Fifth Element, though the marriage ended in divorce in 1999. She later dated musician John Frusciante between 1999 and 2000. Her most enduring relationship has been with English director Paul W. S. Anderson, whom she met while filming Resident Evil in 2002. They married on August 22, 2009, and share three daughters—Ever Gabo Anderson (born November 3, 2007), Dashiel Edan Anderson (born April 1, 2015), and Osian Lark Elliot Anderson (born February 2, 2020). Their partnership extends beyond marriage into filmmaking, with Jovovich starring in several of Anderson’s films.

Race / Ethnicity

White
Serbian ancestry (father’s side) and Russian ancestry (mother’s side)

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Green

Distinctive Features

Large, striking green eyes
Strong bone structure

Measurements

33-25-34 in (84-63.5-86 cm)

Brand Endorsements

L’Oréal
Banana Republic
Christian Dior
Donna Karan
Versace
Calvin Klein
Mango (Global Spokesmodel, 2006)
Jacob & Co. (Global Campaign, 2012)

Religion

Russian Orthodox

Best Known For

Portraying Alice in the Resident Evil film franchise, one of the highest-grossing female-led action series in cinema history.

First Film

Two Moon Junction (1988), where she played Samantha Delongpre, marking her film debut as a teenager.

Personal Trainer

Harley Pasternak, who has also trained Lady Gaga, Megan Fox, and Rihanna.

Favorite Things

Favorite Food: Bagels with butter, peanut butter and jelly, cakes, soba noodles
Favorite TV Shows: The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Malcolm in the Middle
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Movie: The Shining
Favorite Book: One Hundred Years of Solitude
Favorite Band: Electric Light Orchestra
Favorite Drink: Sprite

Milla Jovovich Facts

  1. Milla Jovovich became internationally famous as a model at just 11 years old.
  2. She was discovered by legendary photographer Richard Avedon.
  3. She appeared in Revlon’s iconic Most Unforgettable Women in the World campaign as a child.
  4. Forbes named her the highest-paid model in the world in 2004.
  5. Milla successfully transitioned from fashion to film at a young age.
  6. She is best known for redefining the modern female action hero.
  7. Milla performed many of her own stunts in Resident Evil.
  8. VH1 named her the “Reigning Queen of Kick-Butt” in 2006.
  9. She starred as Leeloo in The Fifth Element, a sci-fi cult classic.
  10. Milla has appeared on 100+ magazine covers worldwide.
  11. She speaks fluent English and Russian.
  12. She also understands some French.
  13. Milla released her debut music album The Divine Comedy in 1994.
  14. She writes poetry, lyrics, and plays the guitar.
  15. She was once part of a band called Plastic Has Memory.
  16. Milla has practiced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts.
  17. She follows yoga and meditation regularly.
  18. She avoids junk food and prefers home-cooked meals.
  19. Milla has her own production company, Creature Entertainment.
  20. She co-founded the fashion label Jovovich-Hawk.
  21. The clothing brand closed in 2008 after strong cult popularity.
  22. She appeared in the Pirelli Calendar in 1998 and 2012.
  23. Milla is left-handed.
  24. She is afraid of needles.
  25. She has publicly advocated for cannabis legalization.
  26. She admits to being rebellious as a teenager.
  27. Milla was teased in school for being Russian.
  28. She was once labeled a “Russian spy” by classmates.
  29. She became a U.S. citizen at age 19.
  30. Milla is deeply connected to her Eastern European roots.
  31. She established a charitable trust for Ukrainian children in 2005.
  32. She has starred in one of the longest-running female-led franchises.
  33. Milla balanced motherhood with action-heavy film schedules.
  34. Her daughter Ever Anderson has also entered acting and modeling.
  35. She suffered a miscarriage in 2017 and spoke openly about it.
  36. Milla values honesty about physical and emotional struggles.
  37. She enjoys preparing food for her family.
  38. She avoids excessive Hollywood socializing.
  39. Milla believes discipline is the key to longevity.
  40. She transitioned from teen fame without losing relevance.
  41. Milla has portrayed warriors, soldiers, and sci-fi icons.
  42. She prefers physically demanding roles.
  43. She continues to inspire female action leads globally.
  44. Milla has balanced modeling, acting, music, and fashion.
  45. She remains influential across multiple creative industries.
  46. Her career spans over four decades.
  47. She values creative independence.
  48. Milla believes motherhood changed her artistic priorities.
  49. She continues to work selectively in film.
  50. Milla Jovovich stands as a rare global icon who conquered fashion, action cinema, and music with fearless individuality.

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