Milano has a female sports apparel line, Touch.
Milano is the daughter of Italian-American parents: Lin, a fashion designer and talent manager, and Thomas M. Milano, a film music editor and boating enthusiast. Milano was born in Brooklyn, grew up in Staten Island, and was raised Roman Catholic. She has a younger brother, Cory (born in 1982), who is also an actor. In a 2003 interview, Milano recalled having had a good childhood, having grown up in a "loving, true family."
Milano began her career at age eight after winning a role in an open audition for a national tour of Annie. She was one of the four picked out of an audition with over 1500 girls. She appeared in television commercials and off-Broadway productions.
At age eleven, she won her first major role in the television show, Who's the Boss?, alongside Tony Danza, Judith Light, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond. She starred as Samantha Micelli, the daughter of Danza's character. After Milano won the role, she and her father relocated from Staten Island to Hollywood. The rest of the family followed a year later, because her mother was initially unwilling to give up her home life "for a show that wasn't a guarantee." Although born and raised in Brooklyn, Milano had trouble getting this accent, because she worked to lose it to land more roles in the theater, including in a stage adaption of Jane Eyre.
On stage, she starred in Tender Offer, a one-act play written by Wendy Wasserstein, All Night Long by American playwright John O'Keefe, and the first American musical adaptation of Jane Eyre. She returned to the theater in 1991, when she starred in and produced a Los Angeles production of Butterflies Are Free.
In 1985, Milano was in the film Commando as Jenny Matrix, daughter of John Matrix (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Appearing at age 12 in an R-rated action film, Milano admitted she was sometimes "freaked out" by the weapons on set. A few years later this film was shown in Japan, prompting a producer to offer Milano a five-album record deal.
In the late 1980s, Milano had established a teen idol status, appearing in made-for-television teen films such as Crash Course and Dance 'til Dawn (both 1988). Both projects allowed Alyssa to work alongside close personal friend Brian Bloom. Bloom and his brother Scott Bloom worked with Milano in episodes of Who's the Boss. This working comradere would later expand in 1993 when Alyssa guest starred in Brian's series The Webbers. Alyssa produced a teen workout video in 1988 called Teen Steam and achieved some fame outside the USA with her music career, which lasted until the early 1990s. In 1991, Milano was ready to give up her acting career to pursue an academic career, but she was refused to be released from her contract.
When her role on Who's the Boss ended in 1992, Milano feared having trouble to obtain other roles, aware of the fate of many grown-up child stars in that period. Nevertheless, she was excited when she found out the show was cancelled, being ready "to move on." Milano tried to shed her "nice girl" image by appearing in several films targeted at adults, such as Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story (1993), Embrace of the Vampire (1994), Deadly Sins (1995), and Poison Ivy II: Lily (1996), where she starred opposite Johnathon Schaech and Xander Berkeley.
The transition started in 1992, when Milano auditioned for female lead as a homeless teenager in the independent film Where the Day Takes You. Although the crew was reluctant to assign a former child star, she was given a smaller role as a prostitute in the production.[3] She was noticed by the media, which led her to landing the controversial role of Amy Fisher in the high profile TV movie Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story. Appearing as a vicious, psychotic seductress, Milano was excited to be cast.
In 1996, Milano appeared opposite Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in the thriller Fear. The actress recalled the role in the film being one of those she "fought for", instead of it being given to her because of her name.
Her performance in Fear led to a starring role in Hugo Pool (1997), her first film released through cinemas since Commando.[3] Despite the milestone, Milano was soon out of work and after a period of six months, she decided to return to television. She portrayed bad girl Jennifer Mancini on Melrose Place (1997–1998), Meg Winston in Spin City, and most notably as Phoebe Halliwell on the eight-year run of the popular hit tv series Charmed (1998–2006). Her role on Melrose Place was offered to the actress by Aaron Spelling himself. The stint garned her new fame and she was named the most successful and popular actress on the primetime soap, alongside Heather Locklear. Milano and close friend Holly Marie Combs became producers for Charmed during the show's fifth season.
She played the role of Eva Savealot in MCI's 1-800-COLLECT commercials. In 2007, Milano filmed a pilot for ABC entitled Reinventing the Wheelers. The series was not picked up for the 2007–2008 season, but instead, Milano appeared in ten episodes of the show My Name Is Earl. This reunited her with Jaime Pressly, who guest-starred in the two-part Season 5 premiere of Charmed, "A Witch's Tail".
Milano's commercial work includes appearing in the "Josie" music video by Blink-182, as well as 2007 television ads for Veet and Sheer Cover.
Milano was part of TBS's special coverage installment Hot Corner for the 2007 Major League Baseball playoffs. She reported at Fenway Park during the ALDS between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. She also reported at Chase Field during the NLCS between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.
Milano starred in the 2008 film Pathology alongside Milo Ventimiglia and was then cast in a television sitcom, Single with Parents, which was pulled prior to production.
On March 20, 2009, it was announced that Milano would provide a voice for the Ghostbusters: The Video Game. In a 2010 interview, she told the press that she had 'a blast' working on the game, although she recalled it being 'odd' having to grunt in a room alone. It was speculated that following the voice over in the video game, she was set to star in Ghostbusters III, although Milano claimed she was never approached.
On March 24, 2009, her book on her baseball fandom, Safe At Home: Confessions of a Baseball Fanatic, was released. Milano has signed on to star in and produce My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, a romantic comedy in which she plays a woman with a relationship dilemma.
No Secret
Alyssa Milano Lyrics
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You didn't try to cover up
I really thought I'd win your love
But that's all over
You didn't think that I would know
I didn't want a romeo
A lot of guys come on to me
But I stood by you
I've always given you everything
And when you run for cover
Don't come to me in the heat of the night cause
* It's no secret
Everybody says you've been playin' around
And it's no secret
All my girlfriends saw what's been goin' down
You're busted
You wanna be a friend of me
Why don't you try reality
And what am I supposed to do
When you don't respect me
I thought that we could have some fun
Now everything's been said and done
I know when I get over you
I'll find someone else
You should have told me you loved me
Cause now I'm never gonna feel the same
I figured that I could trust you
But I know to you that this love's just a game
** And it's no secret
Everybody knows you're just playin' the part
And it's no secret
I was good to you and you broke my heart
It's no secret
You wouldn't know a good thing if it came around
And it's no secret
That you've been doin' every girl in town
You do what you want you don't think of me
You better know my love ain't free
I sit at home while you play the town
You think you're a man but you're getting me down
So go do your girlfriend and I hope you have fun
If I see you again you better run
You think you're a playboy that's fine with me
But understand somethin' sucker you're history
It could have been on for the other
I've always given you everything
I figured that I could trust you
I know to you that this love's a gaem
* Repeat
** Repeat
In Alyssa Milano's song "No Secret," she addresses a partner who has been unfaithful and disrespectful to her. The singer opens the song by stating that it should have been obvious that "people talk," indicating that rumors about the partner's infidelity were circulating. Despite this, the partner did not attempt to cover up their actions, leading the singer to believe that the relationship was over. The singer reflects on how she had stood by the partner despite attention and advances from other men, suggesting that she had been loyal and committed. However, she realizes that she should have expected the partner's betrayal all along.
In the chorus, the singer asserts that the partner's infidelity is "no secret," as both her and her girlfriends had witnessed the partner's behavior. She accuses the partner of "playin' around" and calls attention to his disrespect towards her. The singer rejects the partner's attempts to remain friends, suggesting that he does not value her or their relationship. She concludes by warning the partner to stay away from her, as she will not tolerate his behavior any longer.
Overall, "No Secret" is a strong, confrontational song that explores themes of betrayal and disillusionment. The singer exhibits a clear-eyed understanding of the partner's actions, and refuses to be manipulated or mistreated any longer.
Line by Line Meaning
You should a known that people talk
You should have realized that people talk and rumors spread
You didn't try to cover up
You didn't try to hide your infidelity
I really thought I'd win your love
I had hoped to win your love and be in a committed relationship with you
But that's all over
Our relationship has come to an end
You didn't think that I would know
You underestimated my ability to find out about your cheating
I didn't want a romeo
I was not looking for a romantic fling
A lot of guys come on to me
Many guys express their interest in me
But I stood by you
I remained loyal to you despite other men's advances
It could have been one for the other
Our relationship could have been mutually infidel instead of one-sided
I've always given you everything
I have always been very generous in our relationship
And when you run for cover
When you try to hide or escape the consequences of your actions
Don't come to me in the heat of the night cause
Don't come to me looking for comfort or forgiveness when things get tough
Everybody says you've been playin' around
Everyone knows you have been unfaithful
All my girlfriends saw what's been goin' down
All of my female friends are aware of your infidelity
You're busted
You have been caught and exposed
You wanna be a friend of me
You want to continue our relationship as friends
Why don't you try reality
You should face the truth about our situation
And what am I supposed to do
What should I do now that I know the truth?
When you don't respect me
When you do not treat me with honesty and loyalty
I thought that we could have some fun
I thought we could enjoy each other's company and have a good time together
Now everything's been said and done
Now that everything has been revealed, our relationship is over
I know when I get over you
I know that I will eventually move on from this relationship
I'll find someone else
I will find another person to be in a relationship with
You should have told me you loved me
You should have expressed your feelings for me honestly
Cause now I'm never gonna feel the same
Now that I know the truth, my feelings towards you have changed
I figured that I could trust you
I believed that I could rely on you to be loyal and faithful
But I know to you that this love's just a game
I realize that to you, our relationship was just a game and you did not take it seriously
Everybody knows you're just playin' the part
Everyone is aware that you are not sincere and are not genuinely committed to our relationship
I was good to you and you broke my heart
I treated you well and you betrayed me, causing me emotional pain
You wouldn't know a good thing if it came around
You do not appreciate something good when you have it
That you've been doin' every girl in town
You have been unfaithful with many women in the area
You do what you want you don't think of me
You act selfishly, not considering my feelings
You better know my love ain't free
You should realize that my love is not unconditional and cannot be taken for granted
I sit at home while you play the town
I stay at home while you socialize and flirt with other women
You think you're a man but you're getting me down
You think you are a mature adult man, but your actions are discouraging me
So go do your girlfriend and I hope you have fun
Go be with your other partner and I hope you have a good time
If I see you again you better run
If I see you again, you should be prepared to face the consequences of your actions
You think you're a playboy that's fine with me
You think you are a suave and desirable man, but I do not care
But understand somethin' sucker you're history
But you should realize that our relationship is over and you are not important to me anymore
Contributed by Evan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elvis Phoenix
You should a known that people talk
You didn't try to cover up
I really thought I'd win your love
But that's all over
You didn't think that I would know
I didn't want a romeo
A lot of guys come on to me
But I stood by you
It could have been one for the other
I've always given you everything
And when you run for cover
Don't come to me in the heat of the night cause
* It's no secret
Everybody says you've been playin' around
And it's no secret
All my girlfriends saw what's been goin' down
You're busted
You wanna be a friend of me
Why don't you try reality
And what am I supposed to do
When you don't respect me
I thought that we could have some fun
Now everything's been said and done
I know when I get over you
I'll find someone else
You should have told me you loved me
Cause now I'm never gonna feel the same
I figured that I could trust you
But I know to you that this love's just a game
** And it's no secret
Everybody knows you're just playin' the part
And it's no secret
I was good to you and you broke my heart
It's no secret
You wouldn't know a good thing if it came around
And it's no secret
That you've been doin' every girl in town
2:23 Rap : You do what you want you don't think of me
You better know my love ain't free
I sit at home while you play the town
You think you're a man but you're getting me down
So go do your girlfriend and I hope you have fun
If I see you again you better run
You think you're a playboy that's fine with me
But understand somethin' sucker you're history
It could have been on for the other
I've always given you everything
I figured that I could trust you
I know to you that this love's a game
The Runner D7
"You've been doing Every Girl in Town." LMAO!! I'll never get tired of that line.
Elvis Phoenix
You should a known that people talk
You didn't try to cover up
I really thought I'd win your love
But that's all over
You didn't think that I would know
I didn't want a romeo
A lot of guys come on to me
But I stood by you
It could have been one for the other
I've always given you everything
And when you run for cover
Don't come to me in the heat of the night cause
* It's no secret
Everybody says you've been playin' around
And it's no secret
All my girlfriends saw what's been goin' down
You're busted
You wanna be a friend of me
Why don't you try reality
And what am I supposed to do
When you don't respect me
I thought that we could have some fun
Now everything's been said and done
I know when I get over you
I'll find someone else
You should have told me you loved me
Cause now I'm never gonna feel the same
I figured that I could trust you
But I know to you that this love's just a game
** And it's no secret
Everybody knows you're just playin' the part
And it's no secret
I was good to you and you broke my heart
It's no secret
You wouldn't know a good thing if it came around
And it's no secret
That you've been doin' every girl in town
2:23 Rap : You do what you want you don't think of me
You better know my love ain't free
I sit at home while you play the town
You think you're a man but you're getting me down
So go do your girlfriend and I hope you have fun
If I see you again you better run
You think you're a playboy that's fine with me
But understand somethin' sucker you're history
It could have been on for the other
I've always given you everything
I figured that I could trust you
I know to you that this love's a game
Ciel Kaname Kuran
Omgggg I loveee her so so much and now I noticed that she also was a singer :ooo shee is so talented in many ways 💞💞💞💞
I can't stop loving her :***
I loved her since I watched Charmed & I always will.. I wanna be like her :o
gabriel sylvestre
Go stand up for her. She's gettiin alot of bad mouth by the public.
Sean norman
Wow,,, I'm speechless...
Interesting singing, reminds me the 80's artist who wanted to be discussed but never made it... And that's no secret.... Lol
Sam Boothroyd
Never reaized til last week that Alyssa was a pop/rock singer. I guess that's because I was a year old when her fourth album came out and it was all in Asia:D
Michael Nix Jr. Family Members
My Old School Hip Hop Rap and R&B.
The Runner D7
This is a big departure from her earlier stuff where she was totally cheery, upbeat bubblegum sort of music. Sounds like she's trying to be more of a "dangerous" Janet Jackson sort in this song.
haskpts
Mad ass rap midway!
Atenea es sabia
Only Alyssa can do that 😂