United Kingdom, May 11 -- Jamie-Lynn Sigler developed deep insecurities as a result of the scrutiny she faced on The Sopranos.

The 44-year-old actress played Meadow Soprano in the acclaimed HBO mafia drama and has reflected on how being "heavily scrutinised and made fun of" due to her appearance took a toll on her mental health.

Jamie-Lynn told the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast: "I had somebody call me live on a radio show and tell me that they had bets with their friends how much weight I had gained in between seasons.

"It was kind of ruthless back then, for sure. You felt immense pressure.

"I was already coming into it not looking like a Hollywood star and how these people that I was seeing on the CW shows that I loved looked like....