Alyssa Milano is an American actress, producer, and activist best known for her roles as Samantha Micelli on the sitcom Who's the Boss? (1984–1992), Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed (1998–2006), and Jennifer Mancini on Melrose Place. Born Alyssa Jayne Milano on December 19, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, she began her career as a child performer in the national tour of Annie.
Milano has appeared in films including Embrace of the Vampire and Poison Ivy II, featuring some nude scenes, but she is not a pornographic actress and has publicly distanced herself from adult entertainment, even suing websites for unauthorized explicit content. She is a vocal advocate for the #MeToo movement, women's rights, and UNICEF. Milano has also launched clothing lines and graphic novels.
She is married to David Bugliari with two children. Her career spans television, film, activism, and entrepreneurship, establishing her as a multifaceted public figure rather than an adult film performer.