Alyssa Milano Net Worth

What is Alyssa Milano's Net Worth and Salary?

Alyssa Milano is an American actress, producer, and singer who has a net worth of $3 million. If you were expecting Alyssa's net worth to be higher, please note that in 2017, she sued a business manager who allegedly left her millions of dollars in debt. More info on this and other financial speedbumps in the next section below.

Alyssa Milano rose to fame as a child star and successfully transitioned into a long-running television career. She first became a household name in the 1980s as Samantha Micelli on the hit ABC sitcom "Who's the Boss?," starring opposite Tony Danza. Cast at just 11 years old, Milano spent eight seasons on the show, establishing herself as one of the most recognizable young actresses of her generation.

Following the series' conclusion in 1992, Milano worked steadily in television and film, taking on more mature roles to reshape her image. She appeared in projects such as "Melrose Place," where her role as Jennifer Mancini reintroduced her to prime-time audiences in the mid-1990s. Her biggest second-wave success came in 1998 when she was cast as Phoebe Halliwell on the supernatural drama "Charmed." The WB series ran for eight seasons and became a cult favorite, further cementing Milano's status as a television mainstay.

In addition to acting, Milano has worked as a producer and appeared in numerous television movies and guest roles. Beyond entertainment, she has become widely known for her activism, particularly in the areas of women's rights and political engagement. She was an early public voice amplifying the #MeToo movement in 2017, helping propel it into a global conversation.

Financial Lawsuit

In 2017, Alyssa Milano and her husband, David Bugliari, filed a $10 million lawsuit against their former business management firm, alleging fraud, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty. According to the complaint, the couple hired the firm in 2006 and terminated the relationship in 2016 after discovering what they described as years of financial mismanagement and deceptive conduct.

At the center of the lawsuit was what Milano's attorneys called a "home improvement debacle." A renovation of their Ventura County property that was originally budgeted at $1.1 million ultimately ballooned to approximately $5 million under the firm's oversight. When the work was completed, the home was appraised at roughly $3 million, leaving the couple in a significant negative-equity position. The suit further alleged that the firm failed to address building code violations for years, resulting in a lien on the property and nearly $377,000 in fines.

The complaint also accused the firm of failing to pay portions of the couple's federal income taxes in 2013 and 2014, incurring penalties and interest. According to the filing, funds were allegedly shuffled between client accounts without authorization in what was described as a "shell game," and Milano's signature was reportedly forged on certain wire transfer documents. She also alleged that money was invested in ventures, including a parking lot project, without proper disclosure of conflicts of interest.

Milano claimed she was repeatedly assured that her finances were healthy, when in reality she and Bugliari were millions of dollars in debt and facing damaged credit. The lawsuit stated that the financial fallout materially affected her career decisions. In 2014, she declined to return for a third season of the ABC series "Mistresses," a decision that cost her approximately $1.3 million in salary for that season alone, with the potential for even greater earnings had the show continued. According to the complaint, she "would never have turned down" the role had she known the true state of her finances.

The case was resolved in June 2019 with a confidential settlement reached shortly before trial.

Real Estate

In October 2005, Alyssa paid $975,000 for a condominium in West Hollywood, California. She sold the property in 2015 for $1.18 million.

In 2001, she purchased a 1.3-acre property in Bell Canyon, California, for $275,000. That home later became the subject of the costly renovation referenced in her 2017 lawsuit. As noted in court filings, the property was appraised at approximately $3 million in 2016 following the $5 million remodel. Based on comparable sales, the home is likely worth between $3.5 million and $4 million today.

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Early Life

Alyssa Jayne Milano was born on December 19, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York City. Her parents are Lin Milano, a fashion designer and talent manager, and Thomas M. Milano, a film-music editor. Their family is of Italian descent, and she was raised Roman Catholic. Milano has a younger brother, Cory, who is younger than her by a decade.

Career Beginnings

When Milano was seven years old, her babysitter took her to an audition for a national touring company of "Annie." This happened without Milano's parents' permission. Milano made it through the auditions and was actually chosen for one of the four principal parts, beating out more than 1,500 other girls. While she was in the play, Milano and her mother traveled the United States with the touring company and were on the road for 18 months. Upon their return to New York, Milano began appearing in various television commercials, and also in different off-Broadway stage productions.

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Child Star Breakthrough

In August 1984, at just 11 years old, Alyssa Milano made her film debut in the drama "Old Enough," which won First Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. That same year, she landed the role that would define her early career: Samantha Micelli, the daughter of Tony Danza's character on the ABC sitcom "Who's the Boss?"

The series co-starred Tony Danza, Judith Light, Katherine Helmond, and Danny Pintauro, and quickly became one of the most popular family sitcoms of the 1980s. To support her career, Milano's family relocated to Los Angeles, where the show was filmed. "Who's the Boss?" premiered in September 1984 and ran for eight seasons, ending in 1992 after 196 episodes.

Milano's portrayal of Samantha Micelli helped make her a household name and teen idol. As she matured on screen, audiences watched her character evolve from a precocious child into a young adult navigating high school and college. The role cemented her place in pop culture and opened the door to a wide range of film and television opportunities.

While starring on the sitcom, she also appeared in films, including co-starring with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1985 action hit "Commando." On stage, she performed in productions such as "Tender Offer," "All Night Long," and "Butterflies Are Free," demonstrating her versatility beyond television.

Music Career and Image Reinvention

During the late 1980s, Milano briefly pursued a music career after being offered a five-album deal by a Japanese producer who saw her perform. She released four studio albums: "Look in My Heart" (1989), "Alyssa" (1989), "Locked Inside a Dream" (1991), and "Do You See Me?" (1992). The albums were largely bubblegum pop and achieved commercial success in Japan, where she earned platinum status. She chose not to pursue a major U.S. music career, later acknowledging that acting remained her primary focus.

After "Who's the Boss?" concluded, Milano made a deliberate effort to shed her "nice girl" image. She appeared in television films such as "Crash Course" and "Dance til' Dawn," as well as the independent drama "Where the Day Takes You." She then took on more provocative roles in films like "Embrace of the Vampire" and "Deadly Sins," signaling her transition into adult roles.

Melrose Place

From 1995 to 1998, Milano starred in seasons five through seven of the Fox drama "Melrose Place" as Jennifer Mancini. The role reintroduced her to prime-time audiences and allowed her to further distance herself from her child-star persona.

Charmed

In 1998, Milano joined the WB supernatural drama "Charmed" as Phoebe Halliwell. The series, which followed three sisters who discover they are powerful witches, became a long-running hit and aired for eight seasons until 2006. Milano's character evolved significantly over the course of the show, and beginning with season five, she also served as a producer, taking on greater creative responsibilities behind the scenes.

Later Television and Film Work

Following "Charmed," Milano continued to work steadily in television and film. She appeared in romantic comedies such as "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend" and the ensemble comedy "Hall Pass." In 2013, she joined the cast of the ABC drama "Mistresses."

In 2014, Milano departed "Mistresses" after two seasons. According to later court filings related to her 2017 financial lawsuit, she declined a reported $1.3 million salary to return for a third season, believing her finances were secure at the time. The lawsuit stated she "would never have turned down" the opportunity had she known the true condition of her financial situation.

She later returned to television in Netflix's dark comedy "Insatiable" from 2018 to 2019.

Salary

At the peak of her time on "Charmed," Alyssa Milano earned approximately $90,000 per episode, which equated to around $2 million per season.

In 2014, she reportedly turned down a $1.3 million salary to return for a third season of "Mistresses," a decision she later stated she would not have made had she been fully aware of her financial circumstances.

Personal Life

From 1987 to 1990, Milano was in a relationship with the actor Corey Haim. In 1993, she became engaged to fellow actor Scott Wolf. However, they ended their engagement and separated just a year later. She revealed in 2019 that, despite being on birth control at the time, she had actually gotten pregnant with Wolf and undergone two abortions in 1993 while they were still together. In 2008, Milano became engaged to David Bugliari, an agent at Creative Artists Agency, after a year of dating. They got married at Bugliari's family home in August 2009. Together, they have two children: a son born in August 2011 and a daughter born in September 2014.

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