Mila Kunis and Macauley Culkin are probably high up the list of celebrities you forgot dated. Yes, these two were an item once. Mila and Mac began dating in early adulthood and were together for nearly a decade before calling it quits in 2011.
Not your typical Hollywood couple, Mila and Mac managed to keep most of the details of their relationship private. Although they shared a special bond, it was reported that their breakup was rough on both stars. Afterward, Mila famously reconnected with her old costar from That '70s Show, Ashton Kutcher, whom she later married and started a family with. Things weren’t as easy for Macaulay - it took longer for the Home Alone star to find new love after the end of their long-term relationship.
From battles with drug addiction to cheating rumors, here are 14 things everyone forgot about Mila Kunis and Macaulay Culkin’s relationship!
14 The Couple Dated For Nearly A Decade, From 2002 To 2011
Oftentimes, celebrity relationships don’t last past a few years, but there have been some couples that have stood the test of time. Although Macaulay and Mila’s relationship eventually ended in a breakup, the couple were together for nearly a decade before they decided to part ways.
13 They Were First Linked When Mila Was 18 And Macaulay Was 21
Although the details around their first meeting are unknown, it’s safe to assume that these celebrities most likely met in Hollywood through mutual friends. By the time they began dating, Macaulay already had success as a child star, thanks to Home Alone, and Mila was the talked about "it girl" in That '70s Show.
12 Mila Revealed That The Couple Grew Up Together Because They Began Their Relationship As Young Adults
We all know that fame takes a heavy toll on young celebrities in Hollywood. At the time that they met, both Mila and Mac were well-known to people worldwide. In an interview, Mila revealed that they relied on one another for emotional support. They basically grew up together in the spotlight.
11 In The Beginning, They Were In A Long-Distance Relationship
Mila was only 18 years old when she was first linked to Macaulay. Due to their busy acting schedules, the two were in a long-distance relationship for the first few years of their relationship. Mila was living in Los Angeles, California, while Macaulay lived in New York.
10 Mila Described Macaulay As Her "Steady Rock"
In certain interviews, Mila opened up by revealing details about her relationship with Macaulay. These were details that she and Mac had kept private for many years. She described the former child actor as her "steady rock." His unwavering support for the actress was all she needed to stay strong while facing critics in Hollywood.
9 His Fame Made It Difficult For The Couple To Keep Their Relationship Private
At the time that Mila and Macaulay met, Macaulay had already established himself as a successful former child actor and amassed many fans worldwide. He'd been famous for years. Mila confessed that his global fame put a significant amount of strain on their relationship and made it difficult to keep their personal lives private.
8 After Eight Years Of Dating, Mila And Macaulay "Amicably" Split In 2011
For most of their relationship, the pair managed to keep information about their romance out of the headlines. In 2011, the couple officially called it quits. Initially, their split was considered amicable. Although there was a lot of gossip about why they broke up, there wasn’t much actual insight into why the couple parted ways.
7 Mila Revealed That The Split Wasn't Amicable And The Their Relationship Ended Badly
Years after their split, Mila revealed that their breakup was far from amicable. Apparently, news outlets didn't get the true picture when they wrote stories about Mac and Mila's parting of ways. Without revealing too many details about what went down, the actress confessed that she blamed herself for the relationship ending on bad terms. She also said that it took her a long time to own up to it.
6 Their Sudden Split Was Surrounded By Cheating Rumors That Involved Ashton Kutcher
Although both actors were, at first, tight-lipped about what led to their breakup, it wasn't long before rumors started swirling. Shortly after they parted ways, Mila became romantically linked to her former costar on That ‘70s Show, Ashton Kutcher. Mila and Ashton reconnected and began dating in 2012, then married in the summer of 2015.
5 It Was Reported That Their Breakup Took A Heavy Toll On Macaulay
Around the time that Mila became linked with Ashton, pictures of Macaulay began surfacing and the young actor undoubtedly looked less healthy than he used to. The pictures sparked rumors that Macaulay was going through difficult times and battling severe drug addiction. A representative of Macaulay's denied these rumors and confirmed that the actor was sober.
4 Mila Is Said To Have Reached Out To Macaulay During This Time, Begging Him To Seek Treatment
According to sources close to the pair, Mila allegedly reached out to her ex because of his drug addiction. The source went on to say that Mila was begging Macaulay to enter rehab and seek treatment. Although the drug addiction rumors were denied by Macaulay’s rep, it seems like his ex had reason enough to be concerned about his health.
3 In 2015, Mila Married Former That '70s Show Costar, Ashton Kutcher
Not long after her breakup from Macaulay in 2011, Mila sparked romance rumors after being spotted with former costar, Ashton Kutcher. Ashton was newly divorced from his now ex-wife, Demi Moore, and reconnected with Mila at an awards show. Although Ashton tried to set her up with a friend, their chemistry prevailed and the two began a relationship.
2 Macaulay Has Been Dating Former Disney Star, Brenda Song, Since 2017
In 2017, Macaulay became linked to former Disney star, Brenda Song. The actors met on set while filming a movie called Changeland, and it wasn't long before the two were spotted spending time together off the set. They were first seen grabbing dinner together and have been going strong in their relationship ever since!
1 Mila And Macaulay Haven't Remained Friends
Despite spending their early years in a long-term relationship with one another, their bumpy breakup was all too much for Mila and Macaulay. The two have each moved on with their lives and have reportedly not remained friends. We hope that there's no ill will or resentment between these old flames!
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