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Milana Vayntrub

Milana Vayntrub is an American actress, comedian, writer, director, and activist.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Milana Vayntrub is an American actress, comedian, writer, director, and activist best known for playing Lily Adams in AT&T commercials. She has also appeared in television, film, web series, and voice roles.

What it is

Milana Aleksandrovna Vayntrub was born in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR (now Uzbekistan), and moved to the United States as a child. She began acting as a child and gained widespread recognition for her role as Lily Adams in AT&T advertising campaigns from 2013 to 2016, returning in 2020. She is also known for voicing Squirrel Girl in Marvel-related projects.

Why it matters

Beyond entertainment, Vayntrub is identified as an activist and humanitarian advocate, particularly for refugee causes. Her public profile extends into social advocacy, making her a notable figure in both pop culture and civic engagement.

Key details

Her television credits include appearances on *This Is Us* and the film *Werewolves Within*. She has worked across digital media and voice acting. Canadian audiences know her through North American media exposure, including AT&T campaigns and U.S. television.

In short

  • Best known as Lily Adams in AT&T commercials.
  • Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan; moved to the U.S. as a child.
  • Also an activist focused on refugee advocacy.
  • Appeared in TV shows like *This Is Us* and Marvel voice roles.
Canadian angle

She is known to Canadian audiences through broad North American media exposure, including AT&T campaigns, U.S. television, and coverage on Canadian-facing entertainment platforms.

Quick questions

Who is Milana Vayntrub?
She is an American actress, comedian, writer, director, and activist best known for portraying Lily Adams in AT&T commercials.
Where was Milana Vayntrub born?
She was born in Tashkent, then part of the Uzbek SSR in the Soviet Union, now Uzbekistan.
Is Milana Vayntrub also an activist?
Yes. Sources describe her as an activist and note her advocacy work, including refugee-related causes.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milana_Vayntrub
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, and recognition for AT&T commercials.
  2. Apple TV Canada — https://tv.apple.com/ca/person/milana-vayntrub/umc.cpc.3qv0o86955z8orrq22hcjywq6
    Supports: Biography summary, refugee background, and association with AT&T commercials and Squirrel Girl.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2168927/
    Supports: Biographical details, occupations, and selected credits.
  4. The Daily Beast — https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/milana-vayntrub/
    Supports: Public identity as actor, writer, director, and activist; refugee advocacy context.