Jamie-Lynn Sigler credits her son for sparking a turning point in her faith and belief.

“The Sopranos” star detailed the frightening experience she went through when her son, Beau, was hospitalized for over a month. The incident, which took place nearly two years ago, remains fresh on her mind, especially the words he said amid his struggles to recover.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s son, Beau, was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder at just ten years old. Autoimmune conditions are not new waters for the actress, as she has multiple sclerosis, an illness she kept under wraps for over a decade.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler ‘Needed To See A Miracle’

Sigler went through the coals, witnessing her son’s health battle, which made the hospital home for Beau for over a month. The actress shared a powerful comment her young son made while he was getting his strength back, which fueled her belief in miracles.

She revealed that the heart-touching incident occurred a few weeks after he was “sort of coming out of everything.” Beau looked at his mom with clear certainty, telling her that he went through the health battle for her.

The actress recounted her then 10-year-old son’s words while talking to US Weekly for her recent cover story, promoting her upcoming memoir, “And So It Is… A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope. “He said, ‘I went through this for you,’” she recalled, then added, “I just looked at him and kind of nodded. He goes, ‘You needed to see me. You needed to see a body get better. You needed to see a miracle.’” 

Sigler says Beau “is a miracle,” adding that the experience changed him. Other people attest to the actress’ son’s personality. She shared later in her chat with the news outlet that random people come up to her weekly, expressing that Beau is the “most loving, wonderful human” they’ve met.

The Actress Says ‘Pain Doesn’t Have To Break You‘

Sigler revealed her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2016 after keeping it a secret for nearly fifteen years due to fear that it might negatively impact her career in Hollywood. She was diagnosed with the incurable condition when she was 20, while filming “The Sopranos,” but struggled to push through, keeping the symptoms unnoticed.

After speaking up, the TV star has been praised by friends, family, and fans for being a source of inspiration to many and raising awareness about the disease. Being vocal about her everyday life with MS has impacted many far and wide. Her husband concurs, telling her, “Jamie, and it’s because of what you’ve been through. You’re so open. You’re so loving. You’re so there.”

Sigler reveals that the gift she wants to give to other peopl as she shares her story is to encourage them not to give in to the pain. “Your pain doesn’t have to break you. Your pain can break you free. Your pain can open your heart,” she previously said. 

The media personality also noted that everything she has gone through in life with her own health struggles gave her the strength she needed to be there in those moments for her son. She recalled that at some point, when she felt completely weak, she cried to God on her knees for help in pure surrender.

What Health Issue Landed Beau In The Hospital?

In August 2024, “The Sopranos” actress found herself as a hands-on caregiver for her oldest son, who was ten years old at the time. He was hospitalized, facing a rare, life-threatening autoimmune condition. She described those 33 days Beau spent in the hospital as the hardest days of her entire life.

It all began in July, during the summer of 2024, after her “healthy, active” son suffered a week of high fevers and headaches that culminated in his being unable to urinate. “He was screaming in pain,” she recalled in an interview with PEOPLE. Beau was admitted to Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas, where he received his diagnosis.

He was suffering from Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), which, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is a rare neurological condition that often occurs after a viral or bacterial infection, causing inflammation in the central nervous system. Common symptoms of the disease include headache, confusion, weakness, and numbness.

Sigler shared that during the first two weeks in the hospital, she could not recognize her son, who had lost 25 lbs, could not eat, talk, or walk. She also tapped into the wild feeling of watching Beau go through neurological issues that mirrored hers in many ways, which left her heartbroken.

Ultimately, Beau recovered and walked out of the hospital thirty-three days later, filling the whole family with a deep sense of gratitude. The TV personality noted that her friends and family were her pillar of strength during those trying times. 

Sigler Also Had A Near Death Experience 

The same year Beau was hospitalized, the actress opened up about a health scare she had the previous year. She disclosed the details for the first time on her podcast with friend and co-host Christina Applegate.

The Blast reported that during an episode of her “MeSsy” podcast, she revealed that she almost died from post-surgery complications. 

The mom of two explained that the scary incident took place while living at an ashram in India. Although she did not spill the tea on what the surgery was for, she noted that she got sepsis two weeks after the procedure, which brought her so close to death’s door.

Sigler also shared that she never told anyone about the incident until that day, before sharing how she overcame yet another life hurdle by seeking professional help.

After sitting in her pain, crying to her girlfriends, and screaming into her pillows, she decided to get a therapist. The conversation shifted to the actress advising Applegate to give therapy a try, outlining that there are great benefits in seeking professional help while battling pain.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Looked Back At The Years She Suffered In Silence 

Last month, Sigler admitted that she had repeatedly been hit with the realization that she should have been vocal about her MS diagnosis early in life. She noted that looking back over her life, dealing with her health changes for nearly fifteen years behind the curtains, her only regret is not speaking up sooner.

As reported by The Blast, her silence was ignited by the fear of how she would be perceived by the public, but especially in the entertainment industry. She struggled for many years to hide the limp in her walk from fans, directors, and castmates. The actress later decided that she was done apologizing for having MS and broke the silence about her diagnosis. 

She noted that speaking up made her feel like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders and she received an outpour of support from the MS community.  “Oh, I have robbed myself of this tribe, of these people who see me. And I’m not alone anymore,” she said, realizing that her years of solo battling were over.

Brick by brick, Jamie-Lynn Sigler keeps building her strength!