My parents were both from extremely different backgrounds. My father's Italian, my mother was of Swedish descent. They're both first-generation Americans.

Her father is of Italian ancestry and her mother is of French and Swedish descent. As Lucci took to the stage cameras caught All My Children co-stars Kelly Ripa and Marcy Walker weeping openly along with long-time supporter actress and television host Rosie O'Donnell. When ABC canceled All My Children on April 14 2011 after 41 years on the air Lucci said in an interview: "It's been a fantastic journey.

Lucci was cast as Genevieve Delacourt in the upcoming Lifetime television series Devious Maids set to air in 2013. The character is considered an icon and Lucci has been called "Daytime's Leading Lady" by TV Guide with New York Times and Los Angeles Times citing her as the highest-paid actor in daytime television. She has also played roles in made-for-TV movies hosted many shows and guest starred on television comedy series including Saturday Night Live and Hot in Cleveland.