On December 17th in celebrity and famous person's history, one significant event took place in 1936. On this day, the Hollywood legend and Oscar-winning actress, Milla Jovovich, was born in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine).
Milla Jovovich began her career as a model at a young age and quickly transitioned into acting. Her breakthrough role came in 1997 with the science fiction action film "The Fifth Element," directed by Luc Besson. She portrayed the character Leeloo, an extraterrestrial supreme being, opposite Bruce Willis and Gary Oldman. The film was a commercial success and helped establish Jovovich as an action heroine.
Jovovich's other notable films include the "Resident Evil" franchise (2002-2016), in which she played the lead role of Alice, a superhuman zombie fighter. The series, based on the popular video game of the same name, consists of six films and became one of the most successful action horror franchises of all time, grossing over $1.2 billion worldwide.
Throughout her career, Jovovich has also starred in various other films such as "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc" (1999), "Zoolander" (2001), "Ultraviolet" (2006), and "A Perfect Getaway" (2009).
In addition to her acting career, Jovovich is also known for her music. She released an album titled "The Divine Comedy" in 1994 and has contributed songs to several of her film soundtracks.
Born on this day in 1936, Milla Jovovich's contributions to the entertainment industry as an actress, model, and musician have made her a celebrated figure in Hollywood history.
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