Milla Jovovich turns 49! Revisiting the iconic films of the actress
A Hollywood star with Ukrainian roots
On December 17, Ukrainian-American actress and model Milla Jovovich celebrates her 49th birthday. Throughout her career, she has starred in numerous iconic films and has been actively supporting Ukraine since the very first days of the full-scale war. To mark her birthday, let’s revisit the best films featuring Jovovich that made her world-famous.
«Return to the Blue Lagoon», 1991
The sequel to the story about the inhabitants of a deserted island follows Richard and Lily, who find themselves in this isolated paradise. There are plenty of fruits and fresh water, but the island is far from any mainland connections, and for years, they see no ships on the horizon. As they grow up, their relationship evolves beyond friendship. Will their idyllic bond survive the arrival of passengers from a passing ship, bringing with them all the temptations of civilization?
«The Fifth Element», 1997
In the 23rd century, Earth is in danger. Alien saviors on a rescue mission perish, leaving humanity to fend for itself. However, using the aliens’ DNA, scientists create a girl named Leeloo, who speaks an unknown language. She is destined to save the world, with the help of a witty New York taxi driver, Korben Dallas, played by Bruce Willis.
«Joan of Arc», 1999
France is at war with England. The king’s allies abandon him, and all hope for victory seems lost. At this moment, a peasant girl named Joan of Arc approaches the French heir to the throne. She is convinced her life’s mission is to unite the loyal allies of the monarch and defeat the enemy.
Within days, Joan manages to end a six-month-long siege by the British. After a series of victories, she believes France will soon become a free nation. However, life has its own plans for her dreams.
«Resident Evil», 2002
During the theft of a classified T-virus, the lab’s security system activates, trapping everyone inside the contaminated zone. Just a scratch from the infected is enough to spread the virus, causing chaos in the locked facility.
To prevent the virus from spreading, the military sends a special ops team, accompanied by operative Alice and police officer Matt Addison, into the underground complex. They have only three hours to destroy the most dangerous virus. The team works tirelessly, but the challenges they face are unlike anything they expected.
«Ultraviolet», 2006
Humanity has split into two hostile groups: regular humans and vampires. The authorities develop a unique virus that enhances human intelligence and strength several times over, but at the cost of the infected losing their lives.
A faction of uninfected individuals decides to eradicate the infected as quickly as possible. To protect the minority, Violet must safeguard a case containing a formula that would allow the infected to coexist with the uninfected. She has only 36 hours to complete her mission, but she is pursued by fighters determined to destroy the dangerous case at all costs.
«Hellboy», 2019
A powerful and insane Blood Queen, awakened after centuries of slumber, plans to bring about the apocalypse. Hellboy must confront the hordes of monsters summoned by her Majesty. However, this seemingly impossible task becomes even more daunting when it is revealed that the Blood Queen is the wife of the legendary wizard Merlin.
Fighting such a powerful enemy alone is out of the question. To stand a chance, Hellboy joins forces with a team of skilled professionals, each with unique abilities, to battle the forces of evil.
Photos: Stills from «Return to the Blue Lagoon», «The Fifth Element», «Joan of Arc», «Resident Evil», «Ultraviolet» and «Hellboy»
