Drea De Matteo Opens Up About Her Surprising Onlyfans Success: 'It Saved My Home'

Drea's Bold Move to OnlyFans: A Surprising Turn

Get ready for a surprising twist in the life of 'The Sopranos' star Drea de Matteo. The 54-year-old actress recently opened up about her unexpected yet successful venture into OnlyFans, a platform typically known for adult content. Facing financial struggles due to a changing work landscape after the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, Drea decided it was time for a bold move.

In an interview with People, de Matteo candidly revealed that she was facing the threat of foreclosure on her home. "At first I was petrified," she admitted. "I was like, holy s***. I just blacklisted myself. But all I really cared about was the implications it might pose on the kids."

"The kids were the ones who were like, ‘Do this. Show your feet. Do selfies! J. Lo and the Kardashians are always in their bikinis online, why not you?'" she shared.

Striking Gold – $75K in 75 Minutes

De Matteo, a beloved figure thanks to her role as Adriana La Cerva, soon found her audience on OnlyFans. With an impressive claim of earning $75,000 in just 75 minutes, Drea was able to pay off the lien on her house, a feat that left her both relieved and astonished. She humorously noted the irony, saying, "But I was 50 at that time. Now I’m 54. It's like Granny Sports Illustrated! But it keeps me in shape. It turns out I like prancing around in panties and high heels! It's hard, but it's fun."

Amidst the success, Drea acknowledged a recent boundary push on her page, going fully nude for the first time. Despite never shedding clothes for television before, she found the experience liberating.

Family Support and Public Reaction

The actress's decision wasn't taken lightly, especially considering the potential backlash. Her children, however, were her biggest cheerleaders. Drea shares daughters Alabama, 18, and Waylon, 14, with ex-fiancé Shooter Jennings, and their encouragement was crucial.

Drea isn't fazed by critics, stating, "Anybody that wants to condemn me and put me down, go for it. I just hope you never find yourself in the position I was in to take care of two little kids."

In 2024, she originally considered launching a "controversial" OnlyFans podcast with Robby Staebler, imagining light-hearted content like foot massages, before fully diving into her page in 2023. Despite starting with just $10 in her bank account, she confidently turned her fortunes around in a viral blaze, proving her resilience and adaptability.