“People don’t seem to believe I haven’t made much money for anything I’ve done,” said Sopranos actress Drea de Matteo about posting racy content on subscription service OnlyFans.

Denise Richards, Cardi B, Bella Thorne, Tyga, and Chris Brown have all embraced the platform since it started in 2016.

She said that her decision to join resulted from a production slowdown during the pandemic, a lack of work because of her vaccine stance, and, most importantly, a desire to take care of her kids.

Since their dad is on tour [musician Shooter Jennings] isn’t around as much,” I’ve turned down tons of jobs.”

De Matteo is pragmatic about other people’s perceptions of her work on OnlyFans.

Despite some nasty comments about OnlyFans, my family is more important to me than my face.” She added. But, in our house, mommy’s a warrior, never giving up.”

It was possible to lose. Her agent dropped her at 51, and because of her vax stance, she had trouble finding work and almost lost her house.

I was a bad girl because I didn’t follow the rules a few years ago. So, I don’t want mandates or strikes again.

In The Sopranos, De Matteo played Adriana for five seasons. Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) killed Adriana after she turned informant for the FBI. In season 6, Matteo returned for two episodes after Silvio Dante (Steven Van Zandt) killed her. In 2004, she won an Emmy for the role.

His subsequent roles included Desperate Housewives and Sons of Anarchy.