Milla Jovovich

Milica Bogdanovna Jovović, known to the world as Milla Jovovich, was born on December 17, 1975, in Kyiv, Ukraine, and later raised in Los Angeles, California. She began her illustrious career in the world of modeling at a young age, gracing the cover of the Italian magazine Lei in 1987, photographed by Herb Ritts. Her striking presence soon caught the attention of renowned photographer Richard Avedon, who featured her in Revlon's iconic 'Most Unforgettable Women in the World' advertisements.

Jovovich made her acting debut in 1988 with the television film The Night Train to Kathmandu, followed by her first feature film, Two Moon Junction. However, it was her role in the 1991 romance film Return to the Blue Lagoon that truly garnered her attention. Her breakthrough came in 1997 with the French science-fiction action film The Fifth Element, directed by Luc Besson, who she married that same year, although their union was short-lived. She continued to showcase her talent as Joan of Arc in Besson's The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc in 1999.

From 2002 to 2017, Jovovich became widely recognized for her portrayal of Alice in the Resident Evil film franchise, which emerged as the highest-grossing film series based on video games. Her contributions to the film industry have earned her accolades, including being named the 'reigning queen of kick-butt' by VH1 in 2006 and being recognized as the highest-paid model in the world by Forbes in 2004.

In addition to her acting career, Milla Jovovich is also a talented musician. She released her debut album, The Divine Comedy, in 1994, followed by The People Tree Sessions in 1998. Jovovich continues to share her musical talents through demos on her official website and contributions to various film soundtracks. Furthermore, she co-created the clothing line Jovovich–Hawk with model Carmen Hawk, which operated from 2003 until 2008.