Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher took part in a video chat with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
01.03.2022 - 18:29 / ok.co.uk
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has had quite the career in the entertainment industry, having worked as a comedian, starred in reality TV shows and even a major Hollywood film. The 44 year old former star turned politician was voted in as the new president of Ukraine in 2019, in an election that saw him win over 70 per cent of the national vote. At first, some were incredibly sceptical of the star's ability to lead the Ukrainian people, but that has been firmly put to rest with his incredible response to Russia's invasion of the country in recent days.
He has gained immense praise and respect for how he's handled the crisis, becoming a symbol of strength and a figure of hope for all his people. But what lead to the father-of-two's new status and what were his biggest appearances on screen? OK! takes a look inside the leader's showbiz life pre-politics. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The politician began his colourful career with a focus on an academic career, as he graduated university with a law degree.
During his studies, Zelenskyy became more interested in the theatre and started taking part in various productions. After graduating, the political figure pursued his love of acting instead and in 2005, he finally bagged the lead role in a musical comedy TV film called D'Artagnan. The story, which Zelenskyy also wrote, was an exploration of the classic tale about The Three Musketeers.
His character embarked on a trip to Paris to join de Treville's regiment, but when he arrived he was faced with the reality that all the "musketeers" were women. A year later, Zelenskyy triumphed in Ukraine's first series of Dancing with the Stars at the age of 28. Having
.Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher took part in a video chat with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is thankful for Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher.
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