Alyssa Milano is an American actress, activist, and producer, born on December 19, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York. She gained fame as a child actress, playing Samantha Micelli on the sitcom "Who's the Boss?" from 1984 to 1992. Milano is also widely known for her role as Phoebe Halliwell on the TV series "Charmed" (1998-2006). Beyond acting, she has been a prominent advocate for social causes, notably coining the #MeToo hashtag in 2017 to raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault. Milano continues to use her platform to support various charitable and political causes.