Ivana Miličević was born on April 26, 1974, in Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina), to parents Damir and Tonka Miličević. Her family immigrated to the United States when she was five years old, settling in Detroit, Michigan, where she was raised. Ivana has two younger brothers: Tomo Miličević, former lead guitarist for the rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, and Filip Miličević, an executive at AT&T.
Ivana attended Athens High School in Troy, Michigan, where her striking appearance caught the attention of Milan Modeling Agency. She began working as a fashion model while still in high school. After graduating in 1992, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
Upon arriving in Los Angeles, Ivana initially struggled to find acting roles. To stay connected to the entertainment industry, she returned to modeling but also explored comedy, performing stand-up routines in local venues. Her charm and stage presence won her a growing audience, helping to bridge her path toward acting opportunities.
In 1996, Ivana landed a minor role in the film Jerry Maguire, playing one of Jerry's (Tom Cruise) former girlfriends. That same period, her comedic performances gained traction and led to her being cast as Patty in an episode of Seinfeld, which brought her wider recognition. In 1998, she appeared in a supporting role in the thriller Enemy of the State, further establishing her presence in Hollywood.
Thanks to her distinctive presence and versatility, Ivana secured roles in numerous television shows and films during the late 1990s, including Unhappily Ever After, The Nanny, House Rules, The Army Show, Kiss the Sky, October 22, Postmortem, and Love Stinks. She also had an uncredited role in the supernatural horror film House on Haunted Hill.
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
