Drea DeMatteo, the Emmy-winning actress best known for her role as Adriana La Cerva in HBO's The Sopranos, has been given a second chance at Hollywood after being blacklisted five years ago. Her stance on COVID-19 vaccines and her support of Donald Trump in 2024 led to industry friends distancing themselves from her, causing project offers to dry up.
Since then, DeMatteo has turned to alternative means to make ends meet, including launching an OnlyFans account and selling streetwear line called Ultrafree. However, it appears that she is now shifting her focus towards writing a memoir with Simon & Schuster.
In an upcoming conversation on The Ultrafree Podcast, hosted by DeMatteo, the actress will engage in unfiltered conversations with artists, dissidents, whistleblowers, and independent thinkers. While the podcast's content has yet to be revealed, sources suggest that it is expected to appeal to both MAHA-friendly and MAGA-targeted audiences.
DeMatteo expressed her intentions to reconnect with her old fanbase and some of her friends who cut ties with her over her politics, stating "I just hope to capture my old fanbase and the minds of some of my friends that were like, 'What the f**k happened to her?'".
By taking on this new project, DeMatteo is attempting to regain a footing in Hollywood after facing significant backlash for her stance on COVID-19 vaccines and her support for Donald Trump.
Since then, DeMatteo has turned to alternative means to make ends meet, including launching an OnlyFans account and selling streetwear line called Ultrafree. However, it appears that she is now shifting her focus towards writing a memoir with Simon & Schuster.
In an upcoming conversation on The Ultrafree Podcast, hosted by DeMatteo, the actress will engage in unfiltered conversations with artists, dissidents, whistleblowers, and independent thinkers. While the podcast's content has yet to be revealed, sources suggest that it is expected to appeal to both MAHA-friendly and MAGA-targeted audiences.
DeMatteo expressed her intentions to reconnect with her old fanbase and some of her friends who cut ties with her over her politics, stating "I just hope to capture my old fanbase and the minds of some of my friends that were like, 'What the f**k happened to her?'".
By taking on this new project, DeMatteo is attempting to regain a footing in Hollywood after facing significant backlash for her stance on COVID-19 vaccines and her support for Donald Trump.
. She's been through some stuff and now she's trying to make amends with her fanbase. The fact that she's hosting a podcast that's gonna be inclusive of different perspectives is a good sign. It's not always easy to navigate the gray areas, but she seems like she's learning from her mistakes 
. I mean, it's not about being a "MAGA" or "MAHA"-friendly person, it's about having an open mind and respecting differing opinions. Maybe this memoir thing will be a chance for her to share her side of the story and give people a better understanding of where she's coming from 
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I mean, we all make mistakes and say things that might make us regret them later... like, who hasn't been guilty of saying something stupid online at some point? 
It takes guts to speak your mind and share your passions with others... even if they're different from what we might agree on.
Now, with her podcast and memoir, I'm excited to see where this new journey takes her! 
... Five years ago she was this iconic actress, now she's been blacklisted and has to resort to OnlyFans to make ends meet? 
... is this just a PR stunt or does she actually have some interesting stories to share? 
so drea dematteo's trying to make a comeback by being all 'unfiltered' and 'inclusive'? 
like, isn't that just code for "i'm still gonna say whatever i want regardless of what anyone else thinks"? 