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Sigler Flees Hollywood for Texas Peace
22 Apr
Summary
- Actress moved to Texas seeking less scrutiny.
- Sigler juggles motherhood with living with MS.
- Memoir details child stardom and illness.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler, known for her role in "The Sopranos," has found a new sense of peace by relocating her family from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, in 2021. Sigler, who has been navigating life with multiple sclerosis since she was 20, revealed that the move was motivated by a desire for a less scrutinized existence.
She explained that in Texas, she feels more present as a mother to her two sons, Beau and Jack, rather than constantly feeling observed. This shift towards authenticity marks a significant change for the actress, who kept her MS diagnosis a secret for 14 years.
Sigler's journey with MS, which began just before filming "The Sopranos" fourth season, has been a long and private struggle. She plans to release a memoir titled "And So It Is....: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope," detailing her life as a child actress, her experiences with motherhood, and her courageous battle with the progressive disease.
