15 Actors who, you’ll be surprised to know, are trained in martial arts

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9) Milla Jovovich

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Milla Jovovich’s martial arts training is a big part of her action-packed career, especially for the Resident Evil series. To embody Alice, she trained in mixed martial arts, including Muay Thai, kickboxing, and jiu-jitsu, with professional stunt teams. For The Fifth Element, she worked on choreographed fight scenes blending martial arts with futuristic weapon handling. Milla’s trainers focused on building agility and precision, which shows in her on-screen performances. Her dedication made her one of Hollywood’s most badass action stars.