Mila Kunis says she starved herself for ‘Black Swan’ role
Mila Kunis sat down for an interview where she opened up about her part in the beloved film 'Black Swan'
Mila Kunis sat down for an interview with Vogue where she opened up about her part in the beloved film, Black Swan.
For the film’s 15th anniversary, she recalled about her role as a ballerina, "My prep was a lot of dancing and very little eating — which I know you’re not supposed to say, but it’s the truth. I drank a lot of broth and danced for 12 hours a day.”
She added, "We were only supposed to have three months of prep before filming started, but we lost some financing, so that got extended to six months while Darren tried to find money. It sucked for Darren, but Nat and I were so happy because we had three extra months to dance."
About the injuries they suffered on set, the actress explained, "We would shoot those dancing scenes for hours, and I had bruises all over my ribs just from being lifted over and over again. I also dislocated my shoulder pretty early in the production and thought I was completely screwed, but Darren sent me to an acupuncturist and I somehow came out totally fine."
On how Kunis got cast for the role, main star Natalie Portman recalled, "We had been friends for years, and I remember being at the Rose Bowl Flea Market with her, talking about this ballet movie I was making with Darren. Mila said, 'I remember when I would take off my pointe shoes…' and I was like, 'Wait, you did ballet?' I immediately called Darren and said there was this amazing actress with ballet experience who would be perfect for Lily.”
