Jamie-Lynn Sigler, known for her role in ‘The Sopranos,’ recently appeared on ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show‘ and had an exciting and lively discussion with Ellen about various topics. They started off by talking about an incident where Jamie-Lynn almost got run over by a bike, but thankfully, she managed to avoid any harm.
Ellen then expressed her excitement about ‘The Sopranos’ being back on air and asked Jamie-Lynn how she felt about her TV parents separating on the show. Jamie-Lynn shared that it was a mix of emotions as they had lived these characters for five years, but she was happy to see her character, Carmela, finally standing up for herself. She praised Edie Falco‘s performance and described her as a phenomenal actress.
The conversation then shifted to Jamie-Lynn’s character, Meadow, and the direction her character was heading in the new season. Jamie-Lynn mentioned that Meadow is trying to distance herself from the family and go in a different direction. However, she hinted that Meadow might somehow get involved with the family again in the future, although she clarified that she didn’t have any inside information about the script.
Moving on to personal matters, Ellen congratulated Jamie-Lynn on her recent marriage. Jamie-Lynn revealed that she had gotten married eight months ago and mentioned that her husband is also her manager, jokingly saying, “Keep the money in the family.”
The conversation then took an interesting turn as Jamie-Lynn shared a funny incident that happened during her wedding. They had planned an outdoor ceremony, but the weather suddenly turned and it started pouring. As everyone rushed inside to set up an indoor arrangement, Jamie-Lynn’s brother got locked in the bathroom with the wedding rings. Despite these unforeseen circumstances, Jamie-Lynn remained calm and simply wanted to marry her husband.
After a commercial break, the discussion shifted to Jamie-Lynn’s role as Heidi Fleiss in a film. Jamie-Lynn revealed that Heidi actually had a babysitting ring before she had a sex ring. She explained that Heidi used to send her friends for babysitting jobs and earn a commission from their payment. It was an interesting departure for Jamie-Lynn, and although the role was challenging, she had fun playing the character.
Jamie-Lynn mentioned that she hadn’t personally met Heidi Fleiss, but she acknowledged that Heidi has been nice and supportive towards her. Despite the controversial nature of Heidi’s life choices, Jamie-Lynn acknowledged that she is all about supporting and empowering women.
To end the interview on a fun note, Ellen surprised Jamie-Lynn with a bike, just like other guests received on the show. Although Jamie-Lynn was hesitant to get on it without training wheels, she appreciated the gesture.
Overall, Jamie-Lynn Sigler‘s appearance on ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show‘ was filled with entertaining anecdotes and gave viewers a glimpse into her life as an actress and newlywed. Fans of ‘The Sopranos’ eagerly await the upcoming episodes to see what lies ahead for Jamie-Lynn’s character, Meadow.
Originally aired on March 18, 2004
