Drea De Matteo'S Journey From Hollywood'S Limelight To Onlyfans And Beyond

Breaking Free from Hollywood's Fast Lane

Drea de Matteo, famously known for her role in "The Sopranos," recently shared a candid look at her career choices and personal life. Known for her straightforward nature, de Matteo revealed to Fox News Digital that she never aspired to be a career actress. "It never interested me," she confessed, explaining that her involvement in acting post-"The Sopranos" was more about paying bills than passion. "I would take jobs when it was absolutely necessary," she added, expressing her disinterest in the relentless "hamster wheel" of Hollywood.

"After ‘The Sopranos,’ I really had no interest in doing it anymore. I did it to pay bills when I needed to," de Matteo stated, reflecting on her relationship with acting.

A New Path Amidst Pandemic Challenges

The pandemic brought unforeseen challenges for de Matteo and her boyfriend, leading to significant life changes. As she described, their lives "fell apart during COVID," with financial strains pushing her towards unexpected decisions. Amidst the chaos, de Matteo made headlines by joining OnlyFans to prevent her home from going into foreclosure. She candidly shared the pressures of navigating California's forbearance policies and the letters that started showing up at her door.

De Matteo's outspoken views on vaccines added another layer of complexity, particularly when it came to her acting career. "I’m not allowed to do it anymore really because I … I guess I was too, I don't know, transparent," she admitted, acknowledging the controversy that surrounded her.

Embracing 'Ultrafree' and Moving Forward

From this tumultuous period emerged her new venture: "The Ultrafree Podcast." Originally conceived as a podcast on OnlyFans, it shifted focus due to censorship concerns. De Matteo described the podcast as a space to discuss "the actual politics of the time," emphasizing a non-political stance centered on humanity. "These are not political ideas. These are not, this is team humanity," she explained.

Her journey from Hollywood to OnlyFans brought a sense of freedom, albeit with societal judgment. "I went from the middle class to no class, and then I went on OnlyFans and then, boom, I was like zero class," she reflected, underscoring her resilience and focus on her children's well-being.

Despite industry backlash, including losing her agent and a manager unwilling to support her choices, de Matteo remains undeterred. Her forthcoming podcast promises to be topical and thought-provoking, steering clear of celebrity guests to continually "ask questions" that matter.

A New Chapter Begins

As de Matteo prepares to launch her "ULTRAFREE PODCAST" on Monday, she's stepping into a new chapter with a focus on authenticity and unfiltered discussions. Her journey is a testament to overcoming adversity with unwavering determination and staying true to oneself, even when the world seems to conspire against you.