Actress and “The Sopranos” star Drea de Matteo has shared her reasons for joining OnlyFans.
He reveals his agent dropped him, and he nearly lost his home due to Hollywood’s vaccine mandate, leading him to seek a career change.
De Matteo, a mother of two, launched an OnlyFans account to support her children, asking them to help edit photos for the subscription-based platform.
Read on to learn more.
Why Drea de Matteo Joins Fans Only
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Actress Drea de Matteo recently revealed that she turned to OnlyFans because she refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which led to a career slump. In an interview with Fox News Digital, The 51-year-old actor explained how his agent dropped him and he almost lost his home.
Frustrated by the entertainment industry’s vaccine mandate, de Matteo shared, “I didn’t know it was going to be life-changing, you know, suddenly that at that time I was supposed to take a little break. a little bit, that I had to change careers and think about new things because of my industry himself considered me, you know, a violent man.”
She continued, “I guess you could say I’m a bad girl because I didn’t follow the rules a few years ago. So, I don’t want to be at the mercy of mandates or strikes or anything like that anymore.”
De Matteo, who has expressed his vaccine-related views on social media, explained his decision to join the subscription-based platform OnlyFans, where he can share revealing content and earn money. She said, “I thought, ‘OK, so everyone’s wearing their underwear and being sexy on Instagram and I’m not doing that, but I can do it and get paid for it.’… I don’t know why I’m doing it’ don’t think this matter is early.”
‘My Son Is Always My Number One Focus’
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De Matteo launched her OnlyFans account last month for $15 a month, jokingly named “THE SOPORNOS ;-),” the actress sees the platform as a way to support her two children, Alabama Gypsy Rose and Waylon Albert “Blackjack,” from her previous relationship with Shooter Jennings.
De Matteo emphasized his commitment to his children as his priority, saying, “My children have always been my No. 1 focus. 1 me. If I had known that I could come out of my closet for the rest of my life, I wouldn’t have done it [believed].”
She continued, “I know it might sound crazy and it might sound a little lazy, but I’m a huge advocate for stay-at-home moms and women who really love raising their kids. I balance it all, and I’ve done it all. “
Drea de Matteo’s Boyfriend And Kids Support Her
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During the chat, Matteo revealed that his boyfriend, Robby Staebler, and his children support his OnlyFans work. “My kids are the ones who are like, ‘Do it.’ He will [de Matteo’s daughter] edit pictures too, because they want certain things that we can’t do,” he said.
De Matteo emphasized he used to have more money, but his circumstances changed, preventing him from working. He explained. “I used to have a lot of money. And then, all of a sudden, I went from being allowed to work to not being allowed to work anymore. I’ve never been an actor who took a job just to stay in the business. I really took a job to support my family.”
In response to critics, he defended his choice, emphasizing, “So when people make nasty comments about why I would do that, my response is, ‘Damn, I hope you’re never in a bad position. I also participated. I take care of my whole family and many other people who depend on me.”
He Was Paid $500 Per Episode Of ‘The Sopranos’
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De Matteo revealed that he never earned much from acting. In a 2021 interview with Page Six, he revealed that he was paid just $500 per episode for the first season of “The Sopranos.”
However, his salary increased when he became a leading cast member in Season 2. However, the money lasted only for a short time.
“Then I made a few thousand and then maybe towards the end is when I started doing serial quotes but the money came and went instantly,” he shared.
According to the news channel, the actor added that the actor did not receive a residual for the show that aired from 1999 to 2007. De Matteo also admitted that he did not spend enough time on the show to collect significant income.
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