
Hey, darlings, have you heard the latest? Drea de Matteo, the unforgettable face behind Adriana La Cerva on The Sopranos, is stepping into a whole new spotlight. On Wednesday, August 23, the 51-year-old stunner announced her arrival on OnlyFans, the platform where creators share exclusive, uncensored content with fans for a fee.
She kicked things off with a jaw-dropping photo - think full-on nude vibes with just a pair of fierce animal-print boots, a cigarette in hand, and a sultry pose on a bed. Her bio? A cheeky nod to her past with ‘The Sopornos.’ For just $15 a month, you can get up close and personal with Drea like never before.
And she’s not shy about promoting this hot new chapter. On Thursday, August 24, she teased her Instagram Story with, ‘OnlyFans is live now ☠☠☠ link in bio,’ alongside a steamy shot of her on all fours in a black cutout bathing suit. Talk about making an entrance!
Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane, shall we? Drea captivated us as Adriana, the on-again, off-again love of Christopher Moltisanti (played by Michael Imperioli) across seasons 1 to 5 of The Sopranos. Her character’s tragic arc - becoming an FBI informant and meeting a grim fate at the hands of Silvio Dante (Steven Van Zandt) in the 2004 episode ‘Long Term Parking’ - left us all shook. Yet, Drea returned for two more episodes in season 6 and even snagged an Emmy for her powerhouse performance that same year.
Reflecting on her iconic role, Drea once shared some behind-the-scenes tea about her character’s fate.
‘I remember sitting on a curb with David Chase between takes, and he told me he’d shoot my exit two ways - one where I escape, one where I don’t. But deep down, I knew Adriana’s story was over,’
she revealed in a 2021 chat with Vulture. That dual filming kept everyone guessing until the episode aired, thanks to the show’s tight confidentiality.
After The Sopranos redefined TV from 1999 onward - with the late James Gandolfini as the complex Tony Soprano - Drea didn’t just rest on her laurels. She went on to steal scenes in Desperate Housewives, Sons of Anarchy, and beyond. But she’s been candid about the struggle to find roles as fulfilling as Adriana, telling Vulture that the high expectations post-Sopranos made it tough to land equally layered characters.
One thing she misses? That thick accent and her infamous drawn-out ‘Christopher’ - though she admits it wasn’t her idea. ‘I thought it felt forced back then, but now I sign autographs with a million H’s in his name,’ she laughed. It’s that kind of charm that keeps us hooked on her every move.
Now, with her OnlyFans debut, Drea’s proving she’s still got plenty of layers to peel back. As more celebs join the platform to connect directly with fans through personalized content, Drea’s jump into this space feels like a natural - and oh-so-tempting - next step. Will you be subscribing to see what she’s got in store? We’re definitely curious!