‘The Sopranos’ Cast Was Truly Iconic! See Photos of the Show’s Stars From Then and Now
Can you believe that it’s been 25 years since the first episode of The Sopranos aired? Neither can we! Since then, the iconic cast of the New Jersey mobster series has changed so much, which is why we’re taking a look at what they’ve been up to since the series finale in 2007 — a.k.a. pretty much the saddest day of our lives.
Click through the gallery below to see the cast of The Sopranos then and now.
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![Jamie-Lynn Sigler](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/jamie-lynn-singer.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Meadow Soprano)
Jamie-Lynn Sigler has since appeared on television shows such as Entourage, Ugly Betty and Guys With Kids. She also starred in the 2015 holiday film The Christmas Note and the 2017 film Mommy, I Didn’t Do It.
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![Edie falco](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/edie-falco.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Edie Falco (Carmela Soprano)
Since portraying Tony Soprano’s wife, Edie Falco has been most known for her role as Diane Whittlesey in the HBO series Oz and for starring on the Showtime comedy series Nurse Jackie, which went off the air in 2015. She starred on Law & Order True Crime and joined the Avatar movie franchise.
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![Lorraine brocco](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lorraine-brocco.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Lorraine Bracco (Dr. Jennifer Melfi)
Lorraine Bracco went on to lend her voice as the narrator for the TV series I Married a Mobster. In addition to appearing in the film Goodfellas, she also starred as Angela Rizzoli on the TNT series Rizzoli & Isles.
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![Michael imperioli](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/michael-imperioli.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti)
Michael Imperioli went on to appear in movies The Lovely Bones and The Wannabe as well as on TV shows Life on Mars, Detroit 1-8-7, Californication, Mad Dogs, Blue Bloods, The White Lotus and more. He also wrote and directed the 2008 film The Hungry Ghosts.
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![Dominic chianese](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dominic-chianese.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Dominic Chianese (Junior Soprano)
Since playing Junior Soprano, Dominic Chianese appeared in the film Mr. Popper’s Penguins and on television shows The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire and The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
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![Steven van zandt sopranos](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/steven-van-zandt-sopranos.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Steven Van Zandt (Silvio Dante)
Steven Van Zandt is a member of Bruce Springsteen‘s E Street Band and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He also played a mobster in the Netflix series Lilyhammer from 2012 until 2014 and appeared in Martin Scorsese‘s Netflix film The Irishman.
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![Tony sirico](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/tony-sirico.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Tony Sirico (Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri)
After The Sopranos, Tony Sirico starred in films such as A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa and Jersey Shore Shark Attack. He died on July 8, 2022, at age 79.
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![Robert iler](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/robert-iler.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Robert Iler (A.J. Soprano)
The only acting credit listed on Robert Iler‘s IMDb page since The Sopranos is one episode of Law & Order in 2009.
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![Aida turturro](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/aida-turturro.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Aida Turturro (Janice Soprano)
Aida Turturro has appeared on a few episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and in the 2014 film Rob the Mob. She’s also landed roles on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Grey’s Anatomy and The Blacklist.
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![Drea de matteo](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/drea-de-matteo.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Drea de Matteo (Adriana La Cerva)
In addition to The Sopranos, Drea de Matteo is known for her role as Angie Bolen on ABC’s Desperate Housewives. She also played Wendy in FX’s drama series Sons of Anarchy, wrapped up a role on Shades of Blue and was on A Million Little Things.
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![Steve schirripa](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/steve-schirripa.jpg?fit=800%2C800&quality=86&strip=all)
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Steve Schirripa (Bobby “Bacala” Baccalieri)
Steve Schirripa has gone on to have a very successful acting career, appearing in films such as Jersey Boys and Nicky Deuce, and on the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager. He currently plays Anthony Abetemarco on Blue Bloods.
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![James gandolfini](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/james-gandolfini.jpg?fit=640%2C360&quality=86&strip=all)
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James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano)
Though James Gandolfini was most known for his role as Tony Soprano, he went on to star in films such as Surviving Christmas, Welcome to the Rileys and Enough Said. The actor sadly died from a heart attack at age 51 in June 2013 while vacationing in Italy.