Mila Kunis Opens Up About Her Jewish Upbringing And If Kids Follow Her Faith: ‘Was Told Never To Talk…’

As a follower who deeply appreciates the journey of famous personalities and their cultural roots, I find Mila Kunis‘ story to be particularly captivating. Born and raised Jewish in Ukraine, her experiences with faith and tradition are intriguingly different from mine. It’s fascinating to see how she was taught to keep her religious identity private due to the circumstances of her birthplace, yet found a renewed connection to Judaism after marrying Ashton Kutcher.

On Thursday, December 26 (which happened to be the second day of Hanukkah), Mila Kunis – a Jewish actress born and raised in current-day Ukraine who later moved to the U.S. at age 8 with her parents – discussed how she was always advised not to openly discuss her religious beliefs.

During a conversation with activist Noa Tishby about the eight-day-long Jewish holiday, actress Mila Kunis admitted that she hadn’t been connected to her faith before marrying Ashton Kutcher, who converted to Judaism. Raised without any Jewish customs or traditions, she explained, “I was aware I was Jewish, but I was discouraged from discussing it, possibly because I lived in a nation where religion wasn’t tolerated.

Kunis revealed that she and her spouse have begun integrating more spiritual rituals into their household, which their two children – 10-year-old daughter Wyatt and 8-year-old son Dimitri – appear to enjoy as well. The actress stated, “I was brought up in a cultural Jewish background, so for me, it’s about tradition.” However, she explained that her children are drawn more towards the religious aspects of Judaism.

When asked by Tishby to discuss one aspect of her family that’s distinctively Jewish, Kunis humorously replied it’s a mix of superstitions and feelings of guilt.

In a more solemn tone, she expressed that it saddens her when people are hungry, as this sentiment resonates with her religious beliefs. Kunis stated that in her opinion, food can alleviate various issues, such as improving one’s mood and providing energy for the body.

During Noa Tishby’s Hanukkah special series, a different guest will appear in each episode until the holiday concludes. In an episode with Kunis as the guest, the conversation turned to the proper way to light Hanukkah candles. Kutcher, who was called upon for assistance, informed his wife that while the candles are placed from right to left, they should be lit in a different order: starting from the center candle (the anchor), then moving left to right.

Following the successful lighting of the Menorah, Tishby humorously remarked, “In uncertain moments about Judaism, you might as well reach out to Ashton Kutcher.

Gwyneth Paltrow was featured in Tishby’s first episode. 

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2024-12-27 12:38