'He Is Perfection': Alyssa Milano Shows Only Son Born after Miscarriage That ‘Devastated’ Her
- Television star Alyssa Milano is a mother of two kids.
- The actress shares son Milo and daughter Elizabella with her husband, David Bugliari.
- The couple suffered a loss when Milano had a miscarriage before welcoming their children, but Bugliari had comforting words for his famous wife.
Alyssa Milano is a proud mother whose journey to motherhood has not been easy. Nevertheless, she is grateful for those tough times because they prepared her for something rewarding.
Milano welcomed her only son, Milo, with her husband, talent agent David Bugliari. However, before his arrival, she experienced a pregnancy loss. In her book, "Sorry Not Sorry," the activist divulged how she and her spouse tried for a baby. The couple married in August 2009 and immediately started working on starting a family.
Alyssa Milano and David Bugliari at the BlackBerry VIP Hospitality Lounge at the U2 Concert on October 25, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California | Source: Getty Images
"The very first time we had sex after 'pulling the goalie,' I got pregnant. And then, at the age of thirty –eight, I miscarried," Milano revealed in her book, adding:
"I was completely crushed. Devastated. I remember going to the doctor and trying unsuccessfully to find a heartbeat."
David Bugliari and Alyssa Milano at a basketball game at Staples Center on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
The Hollywood star recalled sitting with her spouse in the parking lot after the appointment and crying while holding each other. At that moment, Bugliari looked into his wife's eyes and consoled her by saying they would have another child. "A better baby," he assured, adding, "That baby was a Red Sox fan."
Alyssa Milano at the premiere of "Limitless," 2011 | Source: Getty Images
Milano remembered forgetting her pain after her husband's comment and found herself laughing at what he said. "Three months later, we were pregnant with Milo," she disclosed. The former singer announced the news on Twitter on February 22, 2011, writing, "Yes, it's true. And we couldn't be happier."
That same month, Milano, who starred alongside Shannen Doherty in "Charmed," spoke frankly about her pregnancy journey in an interview, revealing she did not want to be apart from her mom after falling pregnant.
She spent much time with her parents to "soak up their brains." At the time, Milano and Bugliari had not discovered the gender of their baby, and she stated they would announce it after finding out.
Alyssa Milano at the Los Angeles premiere of "Horrible Bosses," 2011 | Source: Getty Images
The producer expressed relief that she made it out of her first trimester and acknowledged that it was the stage she worried about because she would always think at the back of her mind that she would lose the baby. "So, I would say that was my scariest time," the star admitted.
At six months pregnant, Milano enjoyed being pregnant so much that she teased in a May 2011 interview that she would have more kids in the future because she loved being pregnant.
Alyssa Milano at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Hangover Part II," 2011 | Source: Getty Images
At that point, she already knew she was having a boy and divulged she and Bugliari had already chosen "five names" which they would only decide on once the baby was born. Milano explained, "We hear so many nightmare stories about people that have that name set and then they see the baby!"
The couple's son Milo was born in 2011. In a February 2016 interview, the doting mom spoke candidly about being a first-time parent and the experience of holding her child for the first time after giving birth to him:
"I was like, 'Oh, this is it! This is what life is. Even though I had a really full beautiful life beforehand, my life really began the day he was born."
Milano Honored Her Son on National Son Day
On September 29, 2023, Milano honored her child Milo on National Son Day. She posted photos of the mother-and-son duo's bonding moments, including baby pictures of Milo on Instagram.
Alyssa Milano at the Launch of Actors & Athletes: Unions for Democracy at Jean-Georges Beverly Hills on July 17, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
"#nationalsonday, you say? Don't mind if I do! @milobugliari, there are no words. You make my heart swell with pride. Everything in my life happened so I would be ready for you. Someday, I'll tell you all the stories, son. I love you. - Mommy," the veteran actress captioned her post.
Milano's Instagram followers gushed about her son in the comments section. "He is perfection," said one Instagram follower alongside a heart emoji. Another wrote, "Such precious pics. He's so handsome. Beautiful like his Mama."
Fan comment, dated September 2023 | Source: Instagram/milano_alyssa
Fan comment, dated September 2023 | Source: Instagram/milano_alyssa
Fan comment, dated September 2023 | Source: Instagram/milano_alyssa
Someone else echoed the same sentiments, writing, "Handsome young man. Growing so fast though." While one person commented, "You both are super beautiful. Your son is incredibly strong and intelligent, just like you Alyssa."
Fan comment, dated September 2023 | Source: Instagram/milano_alyssa
Fan comment, dated September 2023 | Source: Instagram/milano_alyssa
Fan comment, dated September 2023 | Source: Instagram/milano_alyssa
"Aww, this is beautiful. Love the bond between you and Milo," penned one Instagram user. Meanwhile, one fan stated, "These pics are beautiful. I hope Milo realizes how lucky he is to have two attentive and loving parents who adore him."
Milano Is a Mother of Two – Inside Her Life with Her Husband & Kids
Milano became a mom again when she and Bugliari welcomed their second child, daughter Elizabella, in 2014. A year later, in August 2015, the proud parent shared that she wanted to expand her family. However, she acknowledged that her biological clock was an obstacle because she was 42 by then.
Alyssa Milano and Elizabella Milano at the Marissa Webb fashion show during the Spring 2016 MADE Fashion Week at Milk Studios on September 10, 2015 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Alyssa Milano and Elizabella Bugliari at ‘’The Hollywood Reporter Women In Global Entertainment Lunch’’ photocall on October 17, 2022 in Cannes, France. | Source: Getty Images
The now 50-year-old also realized that just having two children created a "perfect" balance in her household. "It feels like, right. But having said that, I cannot imagine not doing the baby thing," the TV star admitted.
Alyssa Milano and Milo Thomas Bugliari during the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at Citi Field on July 14, 2013 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Dave Bugliari, Milo Bugliari, and Alyssa Milano at the 14th Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball on November 27, 2018 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Meanwhile, having two young children at home has not deterred Milano and Bugliari from spicing up their romance. In an April 2019 interview, the actress discussed what she and her love do to keep the romance alive in their marriage. The "Who's the Boss?" alum divulged that they "make an effort" to spend time together, making for a "happy marriage."
The mother of two also talked about their kids and revealed both son and daughter inherited their "traits." Their eldest child, Milo, is "strong" and "organized," while their youngest, Elizabella, is sympathetic and kind-hearted.
Milano said all she had done in her life until that point was for her children. In hindsight, she realizes all the devastation and challenges she has been through were to prepare her for motherhood – to empathize with others.