Mila Kunis leads moment of silence, and a plea for Ukraine at Oscars

For 30 seconds, the Oscars goes silent for Ukraine.

A tribute that starts with words from the Ukrainian-born Mila Kunis ends with the Academy Awards fading to black about midway through Sunday’s show from Los Angeles, with a plea for anyone watching to do whatever possible to send help to those in the war-torn nation.

“Recent global events have left many of us feeling gutted,” Kunis says as she took the stage, part of her remarks to introduce Reba McIntyre’s performance of the Oscar-nominated song “Somehow You Do” from “Four Good Days.”

“Yet when you witness the strength and dignity of those facing such devastation, it’s impossible to not be moved by their resilience,” Kunis continues. “One cannot help but be in awe of those who find strength to keep fighting through unimaginable darkness.”