Milica Bogdanovna Jovović[a][b] (born December 17, 1975), known professionally as Milla Jovovich (/ˈmiːlə ˈjoʊvəvɪtʃ/ MEE-lə YOH-və-vitch), is an American actress, singer, and former model.[2] Her starring roles in numerous science fiction and action films led the music channel VH1 to deem her the "reigning queen of kick-butt" in 2006. In 2004, Forbes determined that she was the highest-paid model in the world.