Mila Kunis accepts a date with Marine Sgt. Scott Moore

Marine Sgt. Scott Moore has a big date coming up when he returns from military service in Afghanistan. The data systems technician gained fame - and apparently a date with actress Mila Kunis - when he posted a video on YouTube last week inviting the ‘Black Swan’ star to accompany him to the Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, N.C., in November. The annual event marks the founding of the Marines in 1775. Kunis learned of the video during a recent interview with her ‘Friends With Benefits’ co-star, Justin Timberlake, who urged her to fulfil her patriotic duties. Kunis agreed to the date, saying, "I’ll go." Her publicist, Melissa Raubvogel, had no comment. Moore said Tuesday that he made the video after a fellow Marine bet he wouldn’t.

Standing on a base in Afghanistan and wearing his uniform and black sunglasses, he says on the 19-second video: "Hey Mila. It’s Sergeant Moore, but you can call me Scott. I just wanted to take a moment out of my day to invite you to the Marine Corps Ball on November 18th in Greenville, N.C., with yours truly. So take a second, think about it and get back to me."

He said that though he has not communicated directly with the actress, "I have heard back from her people."

"I’m very excited about the opportunity to share the experience with Ms. Kunis and would like to thank her for accepting my offer," he said.

The corps’ anniversary ball is one of the most important events on a Marine’s calendar, according to spokeswoman Capt. Kendra Hardesty. Balls are held at bases and less formal celebrations by units in the field to mark the Nov. 10, 1775, founding of the branch.

Balls at garrisons are formal affairs, following a ceremony established in 1952. At each ball, the Marine Corps commandant’s birthday message is read, along with a 1921 order issued by Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune summarizing the tradition and mission of the corps.

After that, a cake-cutting ceremony is held in which the first piece is presented to the guest of honor, and then to the oldest Marine present, who in turn passes it to the youngest Marine present.

"This ball will be special not only because of Mila, but also because we will have recently returned from our deployment to Afghanistan," Moore said. He also served in Iraq in 2009.

Kunis won’t be the first celebrity to attend a Marine birthday ball. Other Hollywood stars who’ve attended over the years include action film actor Chuck Norris and R. Lee Ermey, a retired Marine whose most famous role was an intense drill instructor in the film ‘Full Metal Jacket.’

Stars dazzle at the Oscar red carpet

Stars from Natalie Portman to Mila Kunis all dazzled the red carpet in lovely gowns at the Oscars on Sunday. "Black Swan" graced the Oscars on Sunday night in several ways: Besides Natalie Portman in her Rodarte violet-colored draped gown in silk chiffon with Swarovski crystals, co-star Mila Kunis wore a very low-cut, lingerie-style Elie Saab gown in lavender with lace details. But other stars had a bit of a dancer vibe, including Mandy Moore in a gold-beaded, illusion gown by Monique Lhuillier and Hailee Steinfeld’s custom-made Marchesa. Steinfeld accessorized her crystal-covered, hand-embroidered, tea-length tulle dress in pale pink with a ballerina-style, diamond-and-platinum Fred Leighton headband. "Hailee Steinfeld made the perfect choice - in its endearingness and sincerity," said Susan Cernek, executive online fashion editor for Glamour. And, added Cernek, "Natalie Portman was as gorgeous and amazing as you'd think." The gown by Laura and Kate Mulleavy made skillful use of a delicate neckline to draw attention from the empire waist that is pretty standard for maternity dresses, she observed, and the Tiffany & Co. tassel earrings were a perfect complement.

There was some controversy ahead of the Academy Awards about "Black Swan" - and who should get the credit for its very influential looks. Rodarte did design some of the outfits, but Amy Westcott was the film’s official costume designer.

"Natalie Portman was making a personal choice. She calls the Rodarte designers ‘friends’," Cernek says.

Another big statement on the red carpet at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles was host Anne Hathaway in a big, attention-grabbing strapless red gown from the Valentino archives.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s metallic, embroidered sheath gown with a slit-style V neck by Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa hit the trend of a more seductive, sophisticated Oscars look versus flashy, skin-baring styles.

"Mostly I think people looked really good. They went couture and body conscious, not overtly sexy," said Hal Rubenstein, fashion director of InStyle magazine. "There was a lot of sheer, a lot of high necks. ... There was no real clunker in the bunch."

The higher neckline of Amy Adams’ L’Wren Scott gown, covered in purple caviar beads with a back-hem slit, was contrasted by her chunky pendant necklace. "It was a 40s Shanghai nightclub - sexy but quite covered up," said Cernek.

"The one thing we’re seeing a consistent amount of is silhouettes fitted to their bodies, whether it’s romantic or structured," said stylist Cristina Ehrlich, who worked with Adams.

Melissa Leo’s Marc Bouwer gown, which had a collar-style neckline, was an atypical choice of this most classic and glamorous occasion of the awards-show season.

Reese Witherspoon channeled a bit of Brigitte Bardot in her black gown by Giorgio Armani Prive with a white band around the strapless bustline, and Hilary Swank’s strapless, gray Gucci had the unexpected twist of delicate feathers at the hemline.

Oscar.com fashion expert Tom Julian put Scarlett Johansson and her deep-magenta, stretch-lace gown by Dolce & Gabbana at the top of his list. He gave his best-tux prize to Tom Ford’s fitted suit on Justin Timberlake.

"Glamorous reds, regal and rich purples, and modern metallics took over this year’s red carpet," Julian said.

Also in red were Penelope Cruz in a sequined L’Wren Scott and Sandra Bullock, wearing a sculptured, strapless Vera Wang.

Jennifer Lawrence surely raised her profile status in a slinky, scoopneck, fire-engine red Calvin Klein gown. It wasn’t the usual Oscar-glam look. She looked more like a ‘70s swimsuit pinup - except for the 42 carats of Chopard yellow diamonds on her wrist - but it worked for her.

Jennifer Hudson showed off her slimmed-down figure in a tangerine-orange halter gown by Versace. "It was a great way to say, ‘Guess what? I’m a star, I’ve got the power and I’m fierce," said style expert Suze Yalof Schwartz. "It was the ultimate makeover dress."

If her dress didn’t do it, then her jewels did. Jeweler Neil Lane valued her 20-carat ring, long, basket earrings, and bracelets at $1 million.

Cate Blanchett went the couture route in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. The pleated, pale-wisteria dress was embroidered with pearls, crystals covered in leather and a swath of yellow beads around the neck.

InStyle’s Rubenstein thinks Michelle Williams’ beaded Chanel Couture gown will end up the controversial choice in next-day conversations, but it doesn’t deserve it. "I think Michelle Williams’ dress doesn’t show up well in photos, but if you could see the iridescent beading, it’s an extraordinary piece of work. It photographs very, very simple, but it’s pretty sensational."

Another dress that needed to be seen in person to appreciated was Halle Berry’s champagne-colored Marchesa strapless gown with a pouf of tulle around the bottom.

"That dress was a movie-star dress," said Yalof Schwartz from her perch at the red carpet. "It fit her like it was melted onto her body."

More couture: Helen Mirren selected a one-of-a-kind Vivienne Westwood Couture gown in gunmetal satin with long sleeves. Marisa Tomei in a vintage, 1950s-era navy gown by Charles James from Lily et Cie paired with 1960 sapphire and diamond jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels, and Nicole Kidman in a strapless, white Christian Dior gown with silver embroidery. If the buzz wasn’t going to be about her choice to wear Dior in the aftermath of the suspension of designer John Galliano, it would have been about her 19th-century, old-mine cut diamond necklace from Fred Leighton.

Ehrlich, who partnered with Victoria’s Secret, said, "There’s a lot of psychology involved in making the looks look as effortlessly as they do. It’s all very glamorous with a lot of different takes on it."

Helena Bonham Carter worked with costume designer Colleen Atwood for her black corset gown with cat-scratched sleeves. She told E! that she chose an outfit that would "celebrate film instead of fashion."

Rubenstein said he’s just so pleased there is so much to talk about instead of a sea of safe looks. "They didn’t do cookie-cutter stuff. I was delighted."

Mila Kunis poses for W magazine

Mila Kunis, the talented American actress graces the cover of W Magazine’s March 2011 issue. “Black Swan” star Mila Kunis is photographed by Craig McDean for this dazzling photo shoot. 27-year-old Hollywood actress is donning silk tulle organza coat with feather collar and sleeves by Chanel, styled with Eres’s pink lace bra. She is sporting smokey eyes, flawless makeup and tied her dark hair back. The gorgeous diva is styled by Alex White, and wearing lots of beautiful dresses for this dreamy photshoot of W magazine. She is looking amazing wearing a short white dress. Mila is clad in a low-cut ruffle dress and is looking smoking hot. The pic in which she is hiding her eye with a rose is beyond amazing. Sexy babe, Mila Kunis also poses in a deep-plunging black color sheer romper with black shoes. She is looking sultry wearing a strapless ruffle purple dress.

In all of the artful shots, Kunis’ sense of poise and grace – two traits she had to master while portraying a ballerina in the Oscar-nominated film – are strikingly evident.

Here are some excerpts from Mila Kunis’ W Magazine March 2011 Issue interview:
On dance training for film: “I had never danced in my life. I trained for four months, seven days a week, five hours a day. I had one day off on my birthday. I lost 20 pounds. I tore a ligament. I dislocated my shoulder. I have two scars on my back. And it was worth every minute. But I will never dance again… I was like, Well—I wear heels; I can do this. I was wrong: Christian Louboutins are uncomfortable, but I screamed the first time I put on a pointe shoe.”

On watching herself in movie ‘Black Swan’: “Before I started, I couldn’t even lift my arm properly. I literally had no posture, so, yeah, the first time I saw the movie, my jaw dropped. I was like, Oh, my God—I don’t suck. And it’s great that the performance has been captured on film, because I will never put on those pointe shoes again.”

On one of her first roles: “I was on Baywatch twice. The second time, I played a blind girl who’s lost in the forest next to the beach and needs to be saved. It was absurd: There’s a fire, I get saved, and then I go boogie-boarding. I remember thinking, Well, if I’m blind, how am I boogie-boarding? No one ever gave me an answer.”

Mila Kunis at Golden Globe Awards

Mila Kunis at Golden Globe Awards

Mila Kunis got $7000 facial for Golden Globe Awards

‘Black Swan’ actress Mila Kunis got a 7,000-dollars facial that contained rubies and diamonds from Scott-Vincent Borba for Golden Globes. But the actress missed the award for Best Supporting Actress for "Black Swan”. Borba said the precious stones in his HD Diamond and Ruby Peel provide antioxidants and a lustrous sheen. "I always do this on her skin, neck, décolleté, arms and the back of her hands - anything that will be possibly showing with her dress," said Borba. The HD Diamond and Ruby Peel is still in its testing phase, but Borba said that Kunis is always happy to be his guinea pig. "Mila is one of my muses. She’ll test my stuff before everyone else and give me feedback," he said.

Borba talks about Kunis and her not-so-girly love of video games on his website. "She’s incredibly down to earth, intelligent and a fan of World of Warcraft. I can’t tell you how much I am in awe of her,” he wrote.