Mila Kunis was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, to a Jewish family. Her early life in Ukraine exposed her to anti-Semitic graffiti and a different cultural environment that would later influence her perspective on her Jewish identity and her appreciation for the freedom of expression in the United States.

At the age of seven, Mila Kunis and her family moved to Los Angeles, California, after being selected in a lottery system that allowed them to immigrate to the United States. This move marked a significant change in her life, as she had to adapt to a new language and culture.