You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve probably seen the social media threads that just won't die. Every few months, like clockwork, the internet collectively scratches its head and asks: is Mila Kunis a Scientologist?
It’s one of those Hollywood rumors that feels like it should be true if you only look at the surface, but the reality is actually way more grounded—and honestly, a bit more complicated—than a secret membership in a controversial church. People get this wrong because they see who she hangs out with, not who she actually is.
Where the Scientology Rumors Actually Come From
Let’s be real. The reason we’re even talking about this isn't because Mila was ever spotted walking into a Celebrity Centre with a stack of L. Ron Hubbard books. It’s because of the company she keeps. Specifically, her long-standing ties to the cast of That '70s Show.
For years, Mila’s life has been intertwined with Danny Masterson. He wasn't just a co-star; he was the "big brother" figure on set when she was a teenager. Masterson is a well-known, high-ranking Scientologist. When he faced trial and eventual conviction for rape, the world watched closely. Then, the bombshell dropped: Mila and her husband, Ashton Kutcher, wrote character letters to the judge.
They asked for leniency. They called him a "role model."
That single move set the internet on fire. People assumed that if they were defending a prominent Scientologist so fiercely, they must be part of the "inner circle" themselves. It felt like a classic case of "guilt by association." But supporting a friend—even a friend who has done something horrific—doesn't automatically mean you’ve signed a billion-year contract with a church.
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The Jewish Refugee Story Nobody Talks About Enough
If you want to know what Mila Kunis actually believes, you have to look at where she came from. She wasn't born in a Hollywood bungalow. She was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, in the Soviet Union.
Her family didn't just move to America for "better opportunities." They came here on a religious refugee visa. Why? Because they were Jewish in a country where being Jewish was, at best, a reason to be passed over for a job and, at worst, a death sentence. Her grandparents were Holocaust survivors. She’s stated in interviews that her parents "raised her Jewish as much as they could," but it had to be a secret.
Imagine being seven years old and being told: "You’re Jewish, but don't you dare tell anyone at school."
That kind of upbringing sticks with you. It creates a very specific kind of identity. When Mila talks about her faith today, she calls it "culturally Jewish." She’s 96% to 98% Ashkenazi Jewish according to DNA tests. That's not something you just swap out for a different belief system because a co-star invited you to a seminar.
What Her Life With Ashton Kutcher Really Looks Like
There’s this weird misconception that Ashton Kutcher is the one who "brought" her into some secret spiritual world. If anything, it’s the opposite.
Ashton has been a student of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) for years. He isn't a Scientologist either. In fact, Mila has credited Ashton with helping her reconnect with her own Jewish roots. It’s kind of ironic, right? The guy everyone thought was a "Dumb and Dumber" type is the one making sure the family does Shabbat every Friday night.
Mila has been very open lately about how they raise their kids, Wyatt and Dimitri. They light the candles. They do the prayers. They eat the challah.
- Shabbat Dinners: They do them every week. It’s their time to "reconnect and apologize for the dumb stuff" from the week.
- Hanukkah: In 2024 and 2025, Mila was seen publicly celebrating the holiday, even filming videos about lighting the menorah.
- Jewish Guilt: She jokes about it constantly. She says it’s the main thing her parents passed down to her, especially regarding food.
Honestly, her life looks way more like a traditional Jewish household in Los Angeles than a sci-fi religion meeting.
Why the Confusion Still Persists
The internet has a long memory but a short attention span. The Masterson letters were a massive PR disaster. They made people angry. When people are angry at a celebrity, they tend to look for the "darkest" possible explanation for their behavior.
Because Scientology is often viewed through a lens of secrecy and "protecting your own," the public connected the dots. They saw Mila defending a Scientologist and concluded she must be one. But the evidence just isn't there. There are no records of her taking courses. No "Clear" status. No sightings at the Blue Building.
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She’s a woman who grew up having to hide her identity, and now she’s finally in a place where she can be "loud and proud" about her Jewish heritage. Calling her a Scientologist isn't just a rumor; it’s a total erasure of her actual history as a religious refugee.
The Actionable Takeaway: How to Spot Celeb Misinfo
When you’re trying to figure out if a celebrity is involved in a specific group, don't look at who they defend in court. Look at how they live their daily lives.
- Check the Upbringing: Did they come from a strong religious background that they still claim?
- Look for Consistency: Does Mila talk about auditing? No. Does she talk about Shabbat? Every single time she’s on a podcast.
- Follow the Kids: Celebrities almost always raise their children in the faith they actually practice. The Kunis-Kutcher kids are being raised with Jewish traditions.
If you’re still curious about Hollywood’s ties to Scientology, look toward the people who actually attend the galas—names like Tom Cruise or Elisabeth Moss. Mila Kunis is busy making sure her kids don't go hungry and trying to remember which way to light the Hanukkah candles. Basically, she’s just a regular Jewish mom who happens to be famous.
The next time you see someone claim she’s a Scientologist, you can pretty much guarantee they’re just repeating a social media echo chamber that hasn't checked the facts since 1998.