Actress Mila Kunis said in a video released on Dec. 26 that she was raised Jewish and was initially told not to talk about her faith.
She revealed her religious views in a video interview with author Noah Tishby for the “BringOnTheLight” campaign, which aims to spread the message of Jewish resilience. According to to the Daily Mail. Kunis explained that she grew up without celebrating religious holidays.
“I always knew I was Jewish, but I was told never to talk about it,” said the famous actress.
Kunis was born in Ukraine and immigrated to the United States at the age of eight. She said she felt her religion was being suppressed because she was “in a country where religion is not recognized,” according to the Daily Mail.
She joined Tishbee on the second night of Hanukkah and told the author that Kutcher helped her embrace and be proud of her culture and religion, Judaism.
Kunis has been married to Kutcher for nearly 10 years and also revealed that their two children, Wyatt and Dimitri, were brought up for the celebration. sabbath day And holidays.
“I was raised culturally Jewish, so for me it's a culture, and I had children, so my children are very in tune with the religious aspects of Judaism,” she said. said.
Kunis said Kutcher joined the faith “by choice.”
“I fell in love with my religion because he taught me,” she said.
Los Angeles, California – October 8: Mila Kunis attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Goodrich held at AMC The Grove 14 on October 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Kunis relied on Kutcher's support midway through the interview to clarify the order in which to light the menorah candles.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MARCH 27: (LR) Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis attend the 94th Academy Awards Ceremony on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
“Hello, just a question. When you light the menorah, do you light it from right to left or from left to right?” Kunis asked.
“Right to left, baby,” he said. (Related: Some of Hollywood's biggest actors are turning away from depravity and moving toward Jesus)
“Set from right to left, start with the center candle, and light from left to right.”
