Drea de Matteo, renowned for her role in “The Sopranos,” recently shared her gratitude for how joining OnlyFans transformed her financial situation. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Matteo disclosed the dire financial straits she was in before joining the subscription site last year, with only $10 left in her bank account and facing the imminent loss of her home.
The 52-year-old actress revealed that her decision to join OnlyFans was a last-ditch effort to save her home, as her stance against receiving a COVID-19 vaccine had made it challenging for her to secure work in Hollywood. Matteo explained that she had undergone the forbearance process and was confronting foreclosure on her house, which had also experienced flooding.
In a candid statement, Drea de Matteo expressed deep gratitude towards OnlyFans, stating, “It saved us. OnlyFans saved my life, 100 percent.” She recounted how within five minutes of posting some risqué photos, she was able to pay back her real estate debts and regain financial stability.
Despite her initial reluctance to join OnlyFans, Matteo admitted that her perspective has since changed. She acknowledged the backlash she faced for her decision but emphasized that it was a necessary step to support her family, including her 16-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son.
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Matteo’s story sheds light on the financial challenges faced by actors in the industry, highlighting the unpredictable nature of their income. She has been open about her financial struggles, revealing that she made just $500 per episode on “The Sopranos” when it first aired and that the cast does not receive residuals from the show.
Drea de Matteo joins a list of celebrities, including Bella Thorne, Coco Austin, and Iggy Azalea, who have turned to OnlyFans as a means of generating income. Her story serves as a poignant reminder of the lengths some individuals are willing to go to provide for their families.
In a statement to the Daily Mail, Matteo shared, “OnlyFans saved my life, 100 percent. I can’t believe I’m saying that, but it really did save us.”
She also recalled, “I was like, holy s–t. In five minutes, I was able to pay back compass real estate who kept the sale of my house.”
Matteo added, “I mean, the original premise to open the OnlyFans was Robby [Staebler] and I were gonna do a podcast on there that was controversial.”
Reflecting on her experience, Drea de Matteo expressed, “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.”
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