Alyssa Jayne Milano was born on December 19, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, to Lin, a fashion designer and talent manager, and Thomas M. Milano, a film music editor. She is of Italian descent. Milano’s acting career began at the age of eight when she appeared in a national tour of “Annie.” This led to her Broadway debut in “Jane Eyre.”
Milano gained widespread recognition for her role as Samantha Micelli on the ABC sitcom Who’s the Boss?, which aired from 1984 to 1992. This role established her as a prominent child actress. Following Who’s the Boss?, she took on roles in various television movies and guest appearances on shows like Melrose Place. She further solidified her television presence with roles in series such as Charmed (1998-2006), where she played Phoebe Halliwell, a witch, and Mistresses (2013-2016) as Savannah “Savi” Davis. She also starred in the Netflix series Insatiable (2018-2019).
Milano’s film career includes roles in various genres. She appeared in films such as Commando (1985), Fear (1996), Hugo Pool (1997), and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003). She has also lent her voice to animated films.
Beyond acting, Milano has been involved in producing, including co-producing Charmed. She is also known for her activism and advocacy work, particularly related to political and social