Drea de Matteo on Why She Rejected Marvel Role: ‘I Have Enough Money’

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As a fan, I have always admired Drea de Matteo for her versatility and strong-willed characters she has portrayed on screen, particularly Adriana La Cerva from The Sopranos. However, it’s fascinating to see how her life experiences have shaped her decisions, such as turning down a Marvel role due to her responsibilities as a mother and financial stability.

Known primarily for her role as Adriana La Cerva in the HBO crime-drama series The Sopranos (1999), Drea de Matteo, has disclosed that she was presented with a part in a Marvel production. Nevertheless, she chose to decline it. In addition to Adriana, De Matteo has depicted Wendy Case on Sons of Anarchy, Angie Bolen on Desperate Housewives, Tess Nazario on Shades of Blue, and Iris Ferry on Assault on Precinct 13.

The Sopranos’ Drea de Matteo cites having ‘enough money’ as reason she rejected Marvel role

In a recent conversation, De Matteo shared why she turned down a Marvel role: due to the obligations tied to being a mother and feeling financially secure, thanks to having enough funds. De Matteo is a mom to two children, Alabama Gypsy Rose and Waylon “Blackjack” Jennings, whom she shares with her ex, Shooter Jennings.

As a devoted fan, I’d rephrase it like this: “I was given an opportunity with Marvel, but I declined since my son would cry whenever I went to Canada for guest appearances. Frankly, I said ‘No way.’ I’ve saved enough money for our winter needs, and I don’t yearn to be a person flaunting Hermes bags and Gucci shoes. Honestly, I prefer wearing sweatpants and T-shirts over expensive clothes. It just didn’t matter to me.

In July 2024, De Matteo caused quite a stir when she disclosed on the Not Today, Pal podcast that her 13-year-old son was the one who edited her OnlyFans images. She later clarified her statement, saying, “No, they don’t see the explicit photos. However, I discuss them with them before posting them online.” She added, “I asked him if he was comfortable with it because, in a way, I would kiss girls on screen more often than boys in movies before I kissed boys.” (As reported by Fox News)

In various chats, I’ve shared how my OnlyFans account has been a lifesaver when it comes to money matters. Recently, during an exchange with Variety, I touched on that topic, along with expressing my political views and offering some thoughts on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype.

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2024-11-07 19:40