Best Cristin Milioti Roles

Key Takeaways

• Cristin Milioti excels as Sofia Falcone in The Penguin, showcasing a fierce and traumatized mob boss’s daughter.
• Milioti’s diverse career, from The Sopranos to Black Mirror, demonstrates her exceptional range and talent.
• Palm Springs highlights Milioti’s comedic chemistry with Andy Samberg, proving her success in the comedy genre.

Despite being a seasoned actor, Cristin Milioti has had a remarkable 2024, with her portrayal of Sofia Falcone in The Penguin exceeding everyone’s expectations. As the daughter of mob boss Carmine Falcone, Milioti thrives alongside Colin Farrell, the title character, making the DC and The Batman spinoff show one of the most applauded comic book adaptations ever released on TV.

While Milioti has seen a massive surge in popularity, the actor has hustled her way in Hollywood, portraying several intriguing roles in both movies and television, showing off her impeccable range. From the daughter of a mob boss to a love interest on a hit sitcom, Milioti has continued to excel, with many of her performances in roles being iconic and memorable for audiences.

8 Catherine Sacrimoni – The Sopranos (1999-2007)

Handful Of Strong Scenes As Daughter Of Mob Boss

Although her role was small, Milioti had a part in one of TV’s greatest-ever shows, The Sopranos. Playing the daughter of mob boss John Sacrimoni, Milioti’s character of Catherine Sacrimoni only features in three episodes in the final season. However, the actor thrives in her few scenes as a daughter whose family is starting to fall apart due to their father’s criminal activities.

Appearing initially nauseated by her family’s situation, the actor is able to show her vulnerable side as her father passes away, resulting in an emotional last scene for Milioti.

7 Emma – The Resort (2022)

Decade-Long Married Couple Find Themselves In Unexplained Mystery

Though only one season, The Resort provided Milioti the chance to flex her comedic talents in a lead role. Playing the role of Emma, the character finds herself in a stuck marriage. However, she and her partner Noah find themselves in a missing persons mystery that brings life to their marriage.

In the comedic thriller, Milioti and Harper portray a dwindling relationship. However, the investigation into the big mystery provides a lifeline for Emma and Noah, with themes of romance, comedy, and mystery enshrouding the actors in their performances.

6 Betsy Solverson – Fargo (2014-Present)

Emotional Role In Crime Ridden Anthology Show

Although not having a lead role, Milioti has much to work with as the stay-at-home wife Betsy Solverson in Season 2 of Fargo. In an emotional role, the character not only deals with her cancer diagnosis, but her husband, Lou Solverson, and father, Hank Larsson, both find themselves involved in a deeply frightening criminal case that tests Betsy’s resolve.

While dealing with such turmoil, the character manages to stay positive, with Milioti thriving as a complex character who deals with many emotions and challenging events in her life.

5 Teresa Petrillo – The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013)

Frustrated Wife Of DiCaprio’s Jordan Belfort

Featuring in Martin Scorsese’s most iconic film of the 21st century, Milioti portrayed the wife of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jordan Belfort, Teresa Petrillo. While The Wolf of Wall Street focuses on the high life of Belfort as he engages in corrupt practices, drugs, and sex, Milioti’s Petrillo deals with a growing disconnect in their marriage as Belfort ascends in his whirlwind career.

Initially a happy wife, Milioti displays fury and sadness as her marriage begins to fail, with DiCaprio’s pursuit of Margot Robbie’s Naomi Lapaglia signaling the end of their romantic relationship.

4 Nanette Cole – Black Mirror (2011-Present)

Faces Off Against A Superior In One Of Anthology Show’s Greatest Episodes

Only appearing in one episode, Milioti starred in the anthology show Black Mirror in one of its most acclaimed episodes, “USS Callister.” Portraying Nanette Cole, Milioti delved into a sci-fi project inspired by Star Trek, although not everything is as her character hopes when she joins Callister Inc. as a programmer.

Initially excited to work, Nanette finds herself emotionally reserved, dealing with Captain Daly’s advances, with Milioti’s performance acting as the backbone of the episode. What transpires is a varied performance that shows the actor’s willingness to portray an awkward individual who can go toe to toe with a superior in a setting that reveals many shocking revelations.

3 Sarah Wilder – Palm Springs (2020)

Shows Off Her Comedic Chemistry In Hit Comedy

One of the breakout hits and most prominent movie roles of Milioti’s career was Palm Springs, a comedy that sees the actor star alongside Andy Samberg. Akin to movies like Groundhog Day, Palm Springs follows Nyles and Sarah Wilder and their budding romance as they find themselves trapped in a time loop at a resort.

What ensues is a hilarious rom-com that shows Milioti and Samberg displaying excellent romantic and comedic chemistry as their relationship sparkles despite their unfortunate situation. Milioti is able to succeed in the comedy genre, holding her own against a comedy heavyweight such as Samberg, with Palm Springs being one of the biggest comedies in recent years.

2 Tracy McConnell/The Mother – How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014)

Highly Anticipated Role In Hit Sitcom

The hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother ran for several seasons before the introduction of Milioti. However, the role of The Mother became highly anticipated due to the story’s events. With the protagonist Ted Mosby telling the story of how he met his wife, Milioti’s character turns up at the end of Season 8, appearing lovable and engaging when meeting iconic characters such as Barney, Robin, and Marshall before ever meeting her destined match.

As a mysterious character that held a lot of anticipation from fans of the sitcom, Milioti’s Tracy McConnell proved a great addition to the final season of the show, meshing well with the existing cast, with Milioti showing her comedic talents alongside her authenticity when it came to displaying her emerging relationship with Ted.

1 Sofia Falcone – The Penguin (2024)

Mob Boss’s Daughter Who Has Traumatic Past

In a role that has elevated Milioti’s name in Hollywood, her performance as Sofia Falcone in The Penguin allowed the actor to excel in a varied villain role that entailed being a senior but fierce member of a mob family. As the daughter of the feared Carmine Falcone, the ferocious and trauma-ridden Sofia becomes Oz Cobb’s biggest obstacle in his ascent up the ladder of Gotham’s underbelly.

Despite her horrid time in Arkham Asylum and her depiction of the Hangman, the character has operated as a maniacal, lustful, and assertive individual who develops into a significant player in the criminal underworld of Gotham, much in part due to Milioti’s multilayered performance as the little known comic book character.