In the role, she was tasked with sorting out Tony Soprano's various emotional demons, but during the early days of filming, Bracco was dealing with her own demons.
Bracco's journey to adopting a healthier lifestyle inspired her to write about the positive changes she made.
The character of Livia died soon thereafter too.
But here's the thing—Bracco really shines in the Mafia genre.
After the break up, Bracco was taking care of Stella, and she married actor Edward James Olmos.
During its eight years on the air, various members of the ensemble cast struggled to keep aspects of their private lives out of the spotlight.