“I think they’re really fighting”: James Gandolfini Lost His Temper in ‘The Sopranos’ on One Co-Star Who Had Fell In Love With Him at First Sight

James Gandolfini’s performance as Tony Soprano is easily one of the most impressive and intense TV arcs ever seen. The sheer intensity and range that Gandolfini offered during the show’s six-season run made The Sopranos one of the most popular series of all time.
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO Entertainmenet
However, behind the scenes, the intensity sometimes led to real-life confrontations. One such moment occurred between Gandolfini and his on-screen sister, Aida Turturro, during an emotional scene that blurred the lines between fiction and reality.
Aida Turturro fell in love with James Gandolfini the moment they met! Aida Turturro and James Gandolfini. | HBO
Turturro, who played Tony’s sister, Janice, had a close relationship with James Gandolfini long before The Sopranos aired. The two actors, just like on-screen, shared a sibling-like relationship off it as well. She shared (via Slash Film)
I knew...
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO Entertainmenet
However, behind the scenes, the intensity sometimes led to real-life confrontations. One such moment occurred between Gandolfini and his on-screen sister, Aida Turturro, during an emotional scene that blurred the lines between fiction and reality.
Aida Turturro fell in love with James Gandolfini the moment they met! Aida Turturro and James Gandolfini. | HBO
Turturro, who played Tony’s sister, Janice, had a close relationship with James Gandolfini long before The Sopranos aired. The two actors, just like on-screen, shared a sibling-like relationship off it as well. She shared (via Slash Film)
I knew...
- 2/18/2025
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
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