Drea de Matteo, known for her Emmy-winning role on “The Sopranos,” recently discussed her decision to launch an OnlyFans account during an appearance on the “Hate to Break It To Ya” podcast. The actress characterized her venture into the platform as a form of protest, stating it represented her refusal to continue working under circumstances she found unacceptable.
De Matteo addressed misconceptions about her financial status, noting that many assume her success on the HBO crime drama left her wealthy. She clarified that these assumptions are far from accurate, explaining she maintains a modest lifestyle. The primary motivation for creating her OnlyFans page was addressing serious financial difficulties, specifically a lien on her home that threatened foreclosure.
According to de Matteo, her initial intent was launching a podcast on the platform due to concerns about potential censorship. After encouragement from her children, she posted a bikini photo that generated sufficient income within 75 minutes to settle the lien. The actress previously revealed that the platform provided crucial financial support during the pandemic when other assistance was unavailable to her.
Originally reported by Variety →
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