Answers to the questions fans ask most often about Milla's life, career, music, and how to get in touch.
Personal
What is Milla's full name, and how do you pronounce it?
Milla (short for Militza) Jovovich: "mee-luh" (rhymes with Sheila) "yo-vo-vitch".
When and where was Milla born? What is her sign?
December 17, 1975 at 5:15 PM in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine. Milla is Montenegrin.
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Western Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
What is Milla's height/eye color/etc?
Height: 5'8" / 173 cm
Bust-Waist-Hips: 34-24-34 (in) or 86-61-86 (cm)
Dress Size: 6 (US)
Shoe Size: 9½ (US) or 40½ (Eur)
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Milla is left-handed (but she plays guitar and shoots right-handed).
Who is Milla's family?
Spouse: Milla married Paul W.S. Anderson on August 22, 2009.
Children: Milla and Paul have 3 daughters:
Ever Gabo J. Anderson, born November 3, 2007
Dashiel Edan, born April 1, 2015
Osian Lark Elliot Jovovich-Anderson, born February 2, 2020
Mother:Galina Loginova Jovovich, a famous Soviet actress. Father: Bogdanovitch (Bogich) Jovovich. Siblings: Milla has a half-brother.
What religion is Milla?
From Milla's Twitter: "Ppl hve been asking what religion I am. Well, I'm russian orth. by birth, but I'll go 2 any church where I feel love and spirit! God bless!"
When did Milla come to the United States?
Milla and her family moved to Sacramento, CA when she was five years old.
The Divine Comedy — released April 5, 1994 ("Gentleman Who Fell" was the first single)
The Million Dollar Hotel (soundtrack) — 2 versions of Lou Reed's "Satellite of Love"
Hollywood Goes Wild — "On the Hill" by Plastic Has Memory
Is Milla still making music?
Yes! Milla continues to write and record. Recent demos are available through her official channels.
Does Milla have any other unreleased songs?
Milla performed several songs in concert that don't appear on The Divine Comedy, including The Blue Goat, Can You Bend Your Back Like This?, Come As You Like, Falling, Precious Time, Strange Behavior, and Be My Friend.
Since Plastic Has Memory didn't release an album, all of their songs are also considered unreleased.
What videos has Milla done?
Milla has done two different videos for "Gentleman Who Fell".
I've seen two different videos for "Gentleman Who Fell". What gives?
The first version was directed by Lisa Bonet (in color, featuring Harry Dean Stanton). Milla wasn't satisfied with how it turned out and made a new video (black and white, with a tarantula). The second is essentially a pastiche of Maya Deren's famous avant-garde short film "Meshes of the Afternoon" (1943).
Where did the name "The Divine Comedy" come from?
Milla: "When I was first working on the sketch for the album cover my mom introduced me to a young Russian artist named Alexis Steele. I looked at his sketch for the cover and I saw that struggle — all the struggle that I'm singing about. It IS the divine comedy."
I've heard different versions of some songs. How come?
In addition to album tracks, some songs were recorded acoustically and some were edited for radio play:
"Gentleman Who Fell": Radio version on the GWF UK and US CD singles and the GWF UK 7" single. Acoustic version on "Loaded Volume 1".
"Clock": Acoustic version on the GWF UK CD single.
"You Did it All Before": Acoustic version on the GWF UK CD single and the GWF UK 7" single.
What is a particular song about?
Milla sometimes gives short intros to songs during her shows. If you listen closely, you will develop your own interpretations and special meanings that will be ten times more valuable than knowing the cut-and-dried story behind the song.
What language are the lyrics to "In A Glade" and what do they mean?
"In A Glade" is a widely known Ukrainian folk song. It reflects Milla's Ukrainian roots and heritage, and remains one of the most beloved tracks on The Divine Comedy.
Who was in Milla's band?
The Divine Comedy (touring band):
Milla Jovovich — Lead vocals and guitar
Chris Brenner — Keyboard, mandolin
Bjorn Myers — Bass guitar
David Limerick — Acoustic and electric guitar
Johna Dean — Violin, mandolin, key fiddle
Chris Brenner heard Bjorn, David, & Johna playing on a street corner in Paris and "hired" them on the spot. They toured after the album was released, although they didn't play on the recording.
Plastic Has Memory:
Milla Jovovich — Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Chris Brenner — Piano
Solon — Guitar
Is that Milla singing on "Little Light of Love" from The Fifth Element?
No.
I found a song called "One" with Milla singing in German. Is it her?
It's not Milla. It's a song called "Warum" by Tic Tac Toe.
I found an MP3 of "Moon River" that sounds like Milla. Is it?
No — it's Karen Peris of The Innocence Mission.
On iTunes there's a single by "Milla" called "I Walk Alone" — is this Milla Jovovich?
No — that's a Norwegian artist also named Milla.
Modeling
When did Milla start modeling?
Milla began modeling when she was 11 years old. Richard Avedon chose her as one of Revlon's "Most Unforgettable Women in the World." Her first cover was the October 1987 edition of Italian magazine Lei.
What is Milla's fashion line?
Milla and Carmen Hawk started Jovovich-Hawk in 2003. The label ran until 2008 and was known for its vintage-inspired, playful designs.
Contact & Links
How can I write to Milla? How can I get an autograph?
Please send correspondence & autograph requests to the address below. Include a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope, 10x13 envelope preferred) for autograph requests.
Milla Jovovich
c/o Spanky Taylor
916 West Burbank Blvd. #206C
Burbank, CA 91506 USA