I'm Not Italian, I'm JEWISH!
How Visiting Israel Made Sopranos Actress Jamie Lynn Sigler a Proud Jew
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A special treat for Sopranos fans who always thought Meadow Soprano was Italian. (very quietly raising a hand :).
Via - This week on Being Jewish With Jonah Platt, "The Sopranos" star Jamie-Lynn Sigler gets brutally honest about Judaism, fame, motherhood, and living with MS in one of her most personal interviews ever. Best known for playing Meadow Soprano on The Sopranos. Sigler reflects on growing up Jewish on Long Island, navigating Hollywood at a young age, and finding strength in Jewish identity and community. She shares how a transformative Birthright Israel trip deepened her connection to Judaism and Israel, especially through experiences in Jerusalem.
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