Lorraine Bracco is known for her portrayal of Dr. Jennifer Melfi on The Sopranos and for playing mob wife Karen Hill in Goodfellas.
She has been nominated for an Academy Award for Goodfellas, four Primetime Emmy Awards for The Sopranos, four Golden Globe Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards for The Sopranos.
Bracco is one of the stars of the new film Nonnas on Netflix, which recently peaked at No. 1. She shared 10 interesting and exciting things about herself.
Lorraine's Favorite Movies
On her favorite movies, she said, “I’m addicted to Turner Classic Movies, so I’m an old broad for that.”
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Caption: Lorraine Bracco as Roberta, Brenda Vaccaro as Antonella, Susan Sarandon as Gia and Talia Shire as Teresa in Nonnas. Photo Credit: Jeong Park, Netflix |
Her favorite series to binge are Presumed Innocent with Jake Gyllenhaal and Bad Monkey with Vince Vaughn.
Favorite Cheat Meal
Her favorite cheat meal is “pasta and ice cream.”
Favorite Sports to Watch and to Play
On her favorite sports to watch and to play, she responded, “After the Olympics, I was a little sported out. I loved the Olympics. I watched it. I loved the swimming, the gymnastics, the volleyball and the basketball; it was crazy! I yelled and screamed at my television.”
What Lorraine Bracco Says is the Best Thing about Being her Age
On the best thing about being her age at this stage of her life, Bracco shared, “I own myself completely.”
“Also, being able to get up every morning,” she added.
On this Stage of Her Life
On the title of the current chapter of her life, Bracco said, “More Fun.”
Favorite Mottos to Live By
On her favorite mottos to live by, she said, “Be good, be kind, spread joy.” “Those are the things I live for now,” she admitted.
The Best Advice Lorraine Bracco Says She Has Ever Been Given
On the best advice she has ever been given, she said, “Don’t worry in anybody else’s footsteps. Make your own. Be authentic and unique.”
Her Favorite Music
When asked about her favorite music, she responded, “Anything.”
If Lorraine Brocco Was Not an Actor She Would Be...
If she weren’t in the entertainment business, Bracco would be “a painter” or “a writer.” “I love anything that has to do with the arts,” she said. “I would do anything that would allow me to express myself.”
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