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Mar 2022
11m 19s

Stars Step Up for Ukraine

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This war is hitting home. For some stars, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is very personal. Actor Mila Kunis – along with hubby Ashton Kutcher – is rallying with big money for her birthplace. For others like DWTS pro Maksim Chmerkovski, it’s about telling their frightening escape story and making it real. Everyone needs to hear the truth. But we’re not so sure it should be from AnnaLynne McCord’s poetry...

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