Michael Imperioli and Victoria Imperioli attend “Mary Jane” Broadway opening night at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on April 21, 2024 in New York.Photo:Adela Loconte/Shutterstock
Adela Loconte/Shutterstock
Michael Imperioli, known for his roles inThe White LotusandThe Sopranos, has been married to Victoria Imperioli since 1996.
Since then, the longtime couple welcomed two children together, sons Vadim and David. Michael is also a stepfather to Victoria’s daughter, Isabella, from a previous relationship.
Though Michael and Victoria mainly keep their love life away from the public eye, the actor has shared a few tributes to his wife over the years, including asweet postcelebrating their 24th wedding anniversary in 2020. “OUR WEDDING DAY. 24 YEARS AGO TODAY. Love you so so much. Can’t imagine what I’d be without you," he wrote in the caption.
So who is Michael Imperioli’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Victoria Imperioli and her relationship with the actor.
Michael Imperioli with wife Victoria during The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at The Shrine Theater in Los Angeles, California.George Pimentel/WireImage
George Pimentel/WireImage
Victoria is a multidisciplinary artist whose skills range from interior design to directing and producing, per herwebsite.
Some of her work includes reimagining an unfinished commercial space into Studio Dante, an Off-Broadway theater in New York City, in 2004 and decorating a room for the Kips Bay Show House in 2007. Victoria served as co-artistic director for the former, where she designed all of their productions.
In 2009, Victoria produced and designed the set forThe Hungry Ghosts, while also producing the filmCircledrawersthe same year. She has also been directing music videos for indie-rock bandZOPA since 2021.
Michael has spoken to his wife’s creative talents before, tellingSouthJersey.comin 2000 that she possesses “many” skills.
“She`s the most amazing person I’ve ever met; someone who can translate a book from French and build beautiful pieces of furniture,” he said. “I have a couple of skills, but she has many, many. When we met, we had nothing in common, yet everything in common.”
Michael Imperioli and Victoria Imperioli during VH1 Big in 2002 Awards at The Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.SGranitz/WireImage
SGranitz/WireImage
Michael and Victoria met in the 1990s while the former was getting his footing in acting. The two crossed paths in the Chelsea neighborhood of N.Y.C., where Victoria owned a bar, Ciel Rouge.
“At one point, we lived above it, which I don’t recommend to anybody – owning a bar and living upstairs like [Humphrey Bogart]’s Rick inCasablanca,” Michael toldThe Independentin 2023.
Victoria Imperioli and Michael Imperioli at the opening night after party for “An Enemy of The People” on Broadway on March 18, 2024 in New York City.Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
Victoria and Michael share two sons, Vadim and David, as well as Isabella, Victoria’s daughter from a previous relationship.
Michael and Victoria have kept their children largely out of the spotlight, but the actor has been open about how becoming a father replaced acting as his priority, telling SouthJersey.com that his family always comes first.
“I love my wife and children … they’re so much more important than acting,” he said. “No longer No. 1 as a self-absorbed and driven actor, I’m now No. 4 and fading.”
Now that their kids are adults, Victoria and Michael have become empty nesters — and they’re loving it.
Michael Imperioli and Victoria Imperioli attend the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock
Victoria began her professional career as an interior designer, with work featured in cover stories forArchitectural Digest, House BeautifulandInStyle, per her website.
Twenty years after their home was first highlighted in the outlet,Architectural Digesttook another look at Victoria and Michael’s abode — this time a two-bedroom apartment in N.Y.C.
The outlet described their style as “Old World chic,” adding that the space was reminiscent of theirformer New York City home, which was showcased on the March 2003 cover ofArchitectural Digest.
“When we travel in Europe, we feel like we always fit right in because there’s so much history," Victoria told the outlet. “There’s so much imbued with a very profound sense of beauty.”
She added that the building’s history as a former hotel inspired her, as she designed the space to be reminiscent of “a beautiful hotel suite.”
“Now that we have no kids living with us, I just wanted something that’s sexy,” Victoria said.
Victoria Imperioli and Michael Imperioli attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on October 23, 2024 in New York City.Roy Rochlin/Getty
Roy Rochlin/Getty
The Hollywood duo teamed up with Jeremy Wladis, a restaurateur known forGood Enough to EatandHarvest Kitchen, to create their new bar and restaurant, Scarlet, in the Upper West Side neighborhood of N.Y.C., in December 2023.
Victoria decorated the space, using red hues to give it a “French wartime” vibe, per the outlet.
Alongside classic cocktails, Scarlet also serves a special drink called the White Lotus.
source: people.com