Los Angeles, CA — December 10, 2025 – While the world first fell in love with her as the quirky and lovable “Lily Adams” in AT&T commercials, Milana Vayntrub has quietly built one of the most dynamic and multifaceted careers in Hollywood. As we close out 2025, the 38-year-old actress, director, and activist is celebrating her biggest year yet, transitioning from commercial stardom to major blockbuster roles and impactful humanitarian work.
The 2025 Career Surge: Joining Ryan Gosling
The biggest headline for Vayntrub this year is her pivotal role in the highly anticipated sci-fi epic, “Project Hail Mary,” set for theatrical release in early 2026. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film is based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir (author of The Martian).
Vayntrub stars alongside A-listers Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, playing a key crew member in the interstellar survival story. This marks her significant leap into serious dramatic cinema, shedding the “commercial girl” persona that made her famous. “It’s a dream role,” Vayntrub shared in a recent press junket. “To go from 30-second spots to a deep-space mission with Ryan Gosling is the kind of trajectory you pray for.”
In addition to her on-screen work, she continues to be a voice-acting staple, lending her voice to Squirrel Girl in the Marvel Rising franchise, a character she has defined for a generation of animated fans.
Net Worth & Financial Success
As of late 2025, Milana Vayntrub’s estimated net worth stands at approximately $4 million.
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Commercial Income: A significant portion of her wealth comes from her long-running partnership with AT&T. She not only starred in the spots but eventually began directing them, negotiating a higher tier of compensation and creative control.
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Hollywood Earnings: Her roles in This Is Us, Werewolves Within, and now Project Hail Mary have steadily increased her earning power.
Personal Life: A Private Sanctuary
Despite her fame, Vayntrub is notoriously private about her personal life, a choice driven by early experiences with online harassment.
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Spouse & Family: She is happily married and has a young son. She has deliberately chosen not to reveal her husband’s name or share photos of her child’s face on social media to protect their privacy.
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Refugee Roots: Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Vayntrub came to the U.S. as a child refugee to escape religious persecution. This background is central to her identity and drives her life off-camera.
Activism: ‘Can’t Do Nothing’
Vayntrub is the founder of the non-profit organisation Can’t Do Nothing. The initiative was born after a vacation to Greece, where she witnessed the Syrian refugee crisis firsthand. Instead of staying on the sidelines, she cancelled her flight home to volunteer. “I realised I couldn’t just sit there and watch,” she explained. Her organisation now focuses on helping ordinary people find actionable ways to assist refugees worldwide, proving that her impact extends far beyond the screen.
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