Mila Kunis Reveals the “Worst Thing” Her Kids Could Say to Her

As a devoted fan of Mila Kunis, I find her journey through motherhood, acting, and personal growth truly inspiring. Her ability to balance family life with a successful career is something many women aspire to achieve, but she herself acknowledges that it’s an unattainable ideal – “There’s no such thing as balance,” she rightly points out.

Mila Kunis is dishing out her parenting concerns.

In a heartfelt discussion, the former star of “That ’70s Show” openly spoke about her family life with her husband Ashton Kutcher and their children – daughter Wyatt (age 10) and son Dimitri (age 8). She revealed that due to her Jewish background, food plays a significant part in her parenting style.

In a video shared on December 26, 2024, Mila expressed her concern about not having enough food, speaking with Noa Tishby. Her deepest worry, she said, was seeing others go without food. She emphasized that to her, the most distressing thing her children could say is, “I’m hungry.

Especially because, as the 41-year-old noted, “Food fixes everything.”

She playfully suggested, “If you’re feeling tired or irritable, try eating some food.” She acknowledged, “Someone concerned about health might argue this is not the best approach and we’re making a mistake, and I get that. However, it’s a habit that’s deeply ingrained in me.

“She had a strong sense of guilt instilled in her at an early age,” the actress from ‘Bad Moms’ commented humorously. “Guilt was something that was always present, even with a touch of superstition.

However, growing up Jewish offered an intriguing journey for Mila. According to her, life in Ukraine for her family was rather uneventful.

She mentioned, “I’ve always been aware of my Jewish background, yet I was cautioned not to discuss it. This might be due to the fact that the place I lived in did not tolerate or openly discuss religious matters.

Instead, Mila was “raised culturally Jewish.”

She remarked, “To me, it’s about culture.” As her children grew and strongly resonated with the religious aspects of it, she found herself saying, “Alright, I suppose we’ll observe the Sabbath and light the candles. There’s an abundance of beautiful traditions within it.

A significant part of the choice to pass on Jewish traditions to their children was largely influenced by Ashton, aged 46, who motivated Mila to reconnect with her faith.

“I fell in love with my religion,” she said, “because he explained it to me.”

Indeed, just before Noa and Mila prepared to ignite the Hanukkah candles jointly, they actually reached out to Ashton to check if they were arranging the candles in the proper sequence.

As Noa joked, “When it doubt about Judaism, call Ashton Kutcher.”

For more about Mila’s takes on motherhood, keep reading.

Mila Kunis acknowledges that no one is flawless, and she’s quick to admit her errors, particularly when it comes to apologizing to her two children with her husband Ashton Kutcher – daughter Wyatt Isabelle, who’s 8 years old, and son Dimitri Portwood, who’s 6.

She confided in People magazine in 2017 that the one thing she has always felt remorseful about was overreacting, even apologizing to her three-year-old daughter at the time. “I might walk away and come back, sit her down, and say, ‘I’m sorry. Mommy reacted too much. Do you forgive me?’ And she’d reply, ‘Yes, I forgive you.’ Whether she comprehends what occurred or not, I want her to know that I am just as imperfect as she is.

Kunis encourages all moms to realize that their best is more than enough for their kids.

In a 2016 interview with A Plus, she expressed that it’s almost considered inappropriate to admit, “I don’t feel perfect.” However, she emphasized that acknowledging one’s efforts is sufficient. She believes that she is the best mother Wyatt could ever have and the best mother for her.

On Ellen DeGeneres’ show, the actress admitted that the collaboration for their Super Bowl 2021 Cheetos commercial with Kutcher was due to a shared need to escape their children for a while. This creative endeavor involved them working alongside Shaggy to reimagine his hit song “It Wasn’t Me” in a contemporary style.

In the heart of the pandemic, it didn’t make logical sense, but as Kunis put it, she desperately yearned for freedom and longed to escape from her home.

Kunis then joked, “I got two days off from my kids, I’m a horrible mom!”

Kunis’ biggest parenting fail? 

On The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2021, Mila Kunis shared an anecdote that might land her in hot water. She recounted an incident where a child from her children’s preschool was unkind, bullying her daughter.

Initially, Kunis questioned whether Wyatt had shoved her fellow student. However, Kutcher didn’t agree with this approach.

Kunis stated, “‘Next time, gently nudge her away. Say ‘No, thank you,’ and then walk off.’ This was my advice. However, she added, ‘Don’t shove them from a ladder, swing or slide, but if it’s on the ground, an equal push is fine. But I’d call that a misstep in parenting.’

Do you recall the time back in 2021, when Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis caused quite a stir online by sharing details about their family’s unconventional grooming habits?

As a doting parent, I too found myself embracing an unconventional approach when it came to bathing my little ones. On the Armchair Expert podcast, I confessed that I didn’t bathe my newborns daily and never did so initially. Mila Kunis echoed this sentiment, stating, “Here’s the trick—if you can visibly spot the grime, give them a good clean. Otherwise, it’s best to let them be.

Kunis and Kutcher have established open-door policy at home. Literally.

Last year, the star of “Luckiest Girl Alive” shared with TopMob News that this extends to the bathroom too. It’s a situation where, for good or bad, our family and children have come to see bodily functions as quite ordinary and commonplace.

If some folks are taken aback by Kunis’ confession, it’s okay, she gets it: “I never imagined I’d be the kind of person who could use the restroom with the door open.

Kunis just can’t hang like she used to and she’ll be the first to admit it. 

In an interview with TopMob News back in 2017, Mila Kunis shared that she and her friends dined out about a month ago. Upon returning home at 10:30 PM, she had consumed three servings of Penicillin – a delightful beverage, as she described it. She admitted to being quite intoxicated, saying, “I was hammered,” and jokingly added, “Three drinks, I am now a very affordable date.

But what about wild date nights with her husband?

She playfully suggested that his date night couldn’t be too exciting as he would still have children to attend to in the morning, implying that even at 7 AM, he would find himself saying “Mama” and being startled by the early wake-up call.

In their household, Kunis and Kutcher admit to being quite playful and goofy with their kids. On the “Teach Me Something New” podcast in 2020, she explained that this might simply mean being carefree idiots at home. They feel comfortable enough to act foolishly because they are confident in themselves, their bodies, minds, and not afraid of making a mistake or looking ridiculous.

On occasion, this involves putting on a costume you may not be enthusiastic about, much like Kunis did for Halloween one time, to delight your child.

Here’s one way to rephrase the given text: “One challenging aspect of raising a child is that they give instructions and you obey. Since you choose which battles are worth fighting, you often find yourself thinking, ‘I guess this isn’t one I can win,’ she shared with Jimmy Kimmel in 2017. “I was trying to persuade my daughter to choose a cool superhero role like Batman or Superman, but she insisted on being Cinderella instead. I responded, ‘Yuck! Gross! Fine then!’

Regarding Kunis, Wyatt asked her to don the costume of Elsa from Frozen. However, she initially declined by saying, “No, sweetie. I’m not Elsa.” But eventually, she gave in, dressing up as Elsa for her child. She put on a blonde wig and all the necessary accessories. In simpler terms, Kunis agreed to dress up as Elsa despite her initial refusal.

Despite her dislike for donning an ice queen costume for Halloween, Kunis still managed to learn a significant lesson from portraying Elsa: Let it be! (Implying “Let it go”)

She clarified to Glamour, “It’s crucial to understand that a child’s personality isn’t shaped by their parents – mine is exceptionally kind and affectionate, and I didn’t teach her to be this way. It’s not about me. I’ve come to accept that there are certain aspects of a child’s character that we can only guide, not control.

In a playful manner, Kunis humorously said to Ellen DeGeneres about her daughter, “If she were to commit cold-blooded murder, I’d still adore her.” She added, “I’d be like, ‘That’s all right.’ It’s quite strange, but when she was born, I felt, ‘This is the most extraordinary event that’s ever occurred.’

After a lengthy hiatus from acting following the birth of Wyatt in 2014, Kunis confessed that she shed tears upon returning to her job.

As an utterly devoted mother who’s found herself in a new role, I must confess, it feels bizarrely alien to step away from my precious little one, Jimmy Kimmel. It’s like being a stay-at-home mom and then, all of a sudden, you’re thrust into this unexpected world outside theirs. It’s a strange, surreal sensation that I never imagined I’d experience.

As a diehard fan, let me share my personal take on Mila Kunis’ words during her Reddit AMA session while taking a brief hiatus from acting: “Becoming a parent has been, in my view, the most transformative event in life. Everything is different now. I wear the badge of being a stay-at-home mom with pride. The thought of being back in front of the camera no longer appeals to me. Instead, taking care of my little one has proven to be the hardest yet most rewarding job I’ve ever had.

Finding clothes that feel comfortable during and after pregnancy is a struggle that the Friends With Benefits star can relate to. 

“Having a baby and breastfeeding,” Kunis told TopMob News, “nothing fits in these dresses anymore.”

Kunis isn’t here for any mommy shaming.

As a lifestyle expert, I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiments expressed by the That 70s Show alum to PopSugar. Instead of focusing on competitive energy that can be destructive, it’s essential to embrace motherhood in a way that leaves you feeling fulfilled and content, rather than regretting wasted time and energy over trivial matters. In the grand scheme of things, you only have a limited period as a mom, so make sure to prioritize moments that truly matter and let go of unnecessary stressors.

Mila Kunis stated to Vanity Fair in 2020 that her personal decisions didn’t depend on others’ opinions. She added that she finds it regrettable when women who make similar choices are criticized so harshly, especially in public settings. In our society, breasts are often sexualized, leading to confusion about the concept of public breast exposure. However, she acknowledges and respects differing viewpoints. If the sight is uncomfortable for some, they should simply choose not to look.

Putting pressure on herself to have it all? Hard pass.

In an interview with TopMob News during the premiere of Bad Moms in 2016, Kunis stated that the concept of balance is not real or achievable.

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2024-12-27 00:18