Alyssa Milano

August 4, 2017

I am Alyssa Milano. Ask Me Anything.

Hi Reddit! Alyssa here! Can’t wait to see all your questions. My new series on Netflix, “Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later” is available to stream beginning today. Come check out my twitter and instagram as well as my brand new website: patriotnotpartisan.com

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How do you feel to have a ship named after you in Guardians of the Galaxy?

Pretty much the coolest thing EVER!


Was Tony, Angela, or Mona the boss?

We still don't know....


Hey Alyssa,

My dad is a huge fan of your show, Charmed. He watches the reruns on TNT every morning. However, my mom teases him for watching it. She says he is losing his man card.

What price of advice/message do you have for my dad? His name is Mike btw

Does he watch it with the sound on? I'm kidding. I kid. Tell Mike it takes a man totally secure in his masculinity to watch the show and your mom is secretly more attracted to him because of it.


I never watched it when I was younger, but my girlfriend in law school was a major Charmed fan when she was a kid. We picked up all the seasons on DVD and would watch them almost every night. Great show and fond memories for me.

I love this.


Hello Alyssa

Do you think it's about time for a Commando sequel?

Way overdue IMHO.


Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Neeson team up to rescue their daughters. So Commando meets Taken! Lost_Afropick you are genuis! I would watch that.

Maybe in Commando 2 someone else gets kidnapped and Arnold and I have to team up.


Commando: Ten Years Later.

More like Commando: 30 years later


Have you figured out how to reply yet?

I couldn't login to my account! And then I logged in and there were no questions and I thought no one cared. Which may be true but I'm glad there are questions.


Hi Alyssa! What was it like to work with Arnold Schwarzenegger as a kid?

It was awesome. He used to help me with my algebra homework.


Reference? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUlWDF1jTuo

Ummmm.... That was so awesome. That was the first time I've seen that. Thank you for sharing.


What is your favorite Milano cookie?

Mint. Duh.


Hello Alyssa! What is your favorite adult beverage?

Margaritas!!!


If she doesn't say Victoria Bitter then I'll cry.

Uhhh... Victoria Bitter?? Don't cry.


This is so obviously fake it's not even funny.

Not fake. Why would it be fake?


That sign she's holding is so poorly photoshopped. C'mon.

The only thing photoshopped in that photo is my face.


What makes it so obviously fake? This account did an AMA years go and her Instagram and such announce the AMA.

Don't let them ruin our party. It's me.


Hi Alyssa!

In what way has the show charmed shaped your life and what are their impacts? (Phoebe was my fave character btw)

Also whats you're favourite piece of advice to give to people?

Another question : if you weren't acting what other job would you be doing right now?

  1. Charmed created lifelong friendships.
  2. I'm the one that usually asks for advice.
  3. I probably would have hoped to be a pediatrician but may not have had the tenacity to make it through all the schooling.

Hey there was a recent rumor that Holly Marie Combs eventually said wasn't true that Charmed was gonna get a reboot or continuation on Netflix or was at least in talks to. Is that something you'd be interested in?

My sisters and I used to watch Charmed every morning while getting ready for school so we'd all really love it.

We have all said we would be interested in exploring a reboot. CBS Studios has the rights and is continuing to develop. I'm unsure of what their take would be or if we would be included.


Hi, Alyssa. How cool is Tony Danza? He's awesome, right?

The coolest


Hello! How did you like working with JulianMcMahon? Do you still talk?

He was so fun to work with. I haven't seen him is a long time but I'm sure if we ran into each other we would pick up right where we left off.


Hi Alyssa! Do your kids know that their mother is a Disney princess? If so, how did they react when they found out? Have a nice day!

They don't know yet! I'm not sure they would care. Thats the beauty of kids. I'm their mom and nothing else matters. (As it should be)


Knowing that James Gunn has a crush on you, how do you plan on using this to get a part in Guardians of the Galaxy 3 ?

This would be fun.


What is your favorite memory from the 90's?

I was just asked this question today and I'm not sure I have one.


Have you ever considered an endorsement deal for the Milano cookies made by Pepperidge Farm?

As long as I get a lifetime supply I would do this.


Going from innocent Child Star to Adult Grown-Up Actress and admitted sex symbol, you have probably seen your share of shady producers and sketchy people trying to prey on you. Any uncomfortable stories you'd like to (or are able) to share?

I've been pretty lucky in that I've never had anything too shady take place. Not any more shady than what women deal with no matter where they work. ;)


I saw u on 'Tanked"...are your fish still alive?

YES!


Hi Alyssa, I am not sure if you remember but, we met in Kuwait in 2003. You were with John Stamos and Rebecca Romijn and it was definitely one of the highlights of my Marine Corps. experience while in country (Kuwait/Iraq). Thanks so much for your support for us and making the deployment a bit more bearable! My only regret is that I didn't get to take a picture with you.

And since I have to ask you a question - what motivated you to come out to Kuwait to visit us Marines?

I will always support the military. I will always appreciate the military. And especially after that trip. Thank you for all of your many sacrifices. I hope we get a picture together someday.


So Teen Steam, did you ever let it out?

Still trying.


You are very outspoken politically on your Twitter. While I think all the work you do is great, what do you say to people who think that celebrities shouldn't use their fame to talk politics and social issues??

I am a citizen of the United States Of America. It is my right to speak out about anything I choose. Also, the same people that tell me to not have an opinion because I'm an uniformed celebrity are the same people that voted for an uninformed celebrity.


My wife and I re-watched Charmed recently, what was your favorite behind the scenes of a special effect or makeup? Did you learn something really cool about how they did something that you can share?

The mermaid episode! Even though the scales we a bitch to take off.


Hi Alyssa,

I know you're a huge ASPCA advocate, what is something anyone you feel can do (besides donating money) to help the ASPCA and animals in general?

You can volunteer! You can be an animal foster parent! You can advocate and raise money in your community.


Would you be interested in returning to charmed if the opportunity arose? What was it like working on the show?

Also, will project runway all stars be returning soon?

Yes! We would all love to be a part of the show again as long as the show respected the integrity of the original!


Hi! Thanks so much for doing this AMA! My roommates and I love binge watching Charmed while female bonding. Your character is so inspiring! Kicking ass, fighting evil, being a loving sister, and all that. My question is: do you have a particular person in your life or a fictional character that you really look up to?

My daughter is fearless and funny. She inspires me daily. And my mother is a strong, smart, woman that gives me strength when I don't feel so strong.


Alyssa, Going back through your entire career, who is the funniest person you have worked with (on screen) when the camera goes off? Any great stories there?

Michael Ian Black! Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later is on Netflix right now!!!


Hey Alyssa,

Pineapple on pizza, yay or nay?

This is important judge of character. lol.

Any kind of pizza.


Very little is spoken of your charity work and it should be noted you've made some significant contributions. Who should we volunteer or financially support and why?

There are so many wonderful organizations to donate your time and money to. UNICEF saves more lives than any other organization on the planet. And as an ambassador I've seen firsthand the lifesaving work they do. And you should volunteer at your local food bank or homeless shelter.


My middle daughter is named after you!

When my wife and I were discussing names I threw out Alyssa...(because I was thinking about beautiful strong women)...and yours is the one she agreed upon.

In bed about a year after she was born, while discussing out current "top 5's" I mentioned you and she looked over at me and said, "wait a minute...did we name our daughter after Alyssa Milano?"

I just smiled.

Tell your wife and Alyssa I send my love.


Do you still believe this after the election? And why? "Being anti-Trump is not about politics...it's about human decency. 11:38 AM - 13 Mar 2016"

Yep. There are too many reasons to list here so I will pick just one. He is jeopardizing our democracy in a way that is dangerous to the freedoms that so many before us fought for.


Alyssa, about 15 years ago you came into my bookstore with your boyfriend and bought a book. You asked for it to be gift wrapped but while we were wrapping it you left the store and forgot the book. It stayed on the shelf​ behind the register for years (the store is out of business now), with a note that said "For Alyssa Milano" in case you ever back to pick it up. We never unwrapped it. And I've wondered for years.

What was the book?

OOoohhhhh! I love this story. I have no idea what the book was or who it was for.


Hi Alyssa!

What is your go to activity or non-activity to just disconnect and relax?

Also, I remember I must have been maybe 13 or 14, it had been a while since I'd watched Who's the Boss, and I sat down and saw you with long luscious hair on the screen. My jaw dropped and was in love for a few months.

Playing with my children helps me disconnect. I meditate to relax.


This interview was transcribed from an "ask me anything" question and answer session with Alyssa Milano conducted on Reddit on 2017-08-04. The Reddit AMA can be found here.