(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Mila Kunis had such a happy home life going on a "downward spiral" was never an option.
The actress' fame has soared this year, thanks to her role in Oscar-winning movie Black Swan alongside Natalie Portman. Her latest picture Friends with Benefits sees her team up with Justin Timberlake, with the pair playing pals who introduce a sexual element to their friendship.
Mila also hit the headlines following her split from Macaulay Culkin after an eight-year romance. Despite all the changes in her life her feet remain firmly on the group, something she credits to her family.
"There was never an option for me to go into a downward spiral, because my parents are incredible people. I went to work, I went home, my friends weren't in the industry. My best friend has been my best friend since I was nine years old. So I never thought of myself as anything other than a 15, 16 or 17 year old," she explained to the September issue of UK magazine Glamour. "What I do and who I am are not the same person. But sure you can get lost in it This industry can eat you alive."
Mila loves her job, but it's not the centre of her life. Being with friends and family is much more important to her and she thinks some people take Hollywood too seriously. The star rarely goes to showbiz parties or celebrity hotspots as she doesn't want to live out her personal life on camera, preferring to be known for her work.
"[Making work the centre of my life] is something I will fight for 100% without a doubt in my mind," she said. "No one's curing cancer in this industry, remember? It's not changing the world. It's just entertainment, an art form of escapism. My friends and family are my number one thing in my life, but you need a healthy balance. It's not to say my goal in life is to have a family and kids, and let that be my number one priority either. This is a phenomenal job but the most important lesson I've learnt is that you never want to let your only source of happiness come from something that's so filled with uncertainty."
Since splitting with Macaulay in January, Mila has noticed a big interest in her romantic life. There are constant rumours she is dating men she's spotted with, and many remain convinced she is in a secret relationship with Justin Timberlake.
She knows it's part of the business she is in, but Mila sometimes gets bored of the attention. "Being single, I find myself not being able to be in a room with a man without, the next day, I'm dating that man," she laughed. "That happened for a solid six months [after Black Swan] when maybe maybe! I'd been in the same room."
When it comes to men, Mila is more interested in personality than looks. She likes her partner to make her laugh and has a soft spot for sarcasm.
The star's sultry good looks mean many are surprised she's single. She avoids thinking about that sort of thing though, and doesn't see herself as beautiful.
"If somebody finds me attractive, God bless them, I think it's fantastic," she giggled. (C) Cover Media