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TV shows and series are something of a hot trend that has emerged in recent times as the go-to form of entertainment for the younger generation, which thanks to streaming and OTT platforms, has also affected old yet well-remembered silver screen projects. Among them.The Sopranoshas proved itself to be one of the most popular with an almost cult-like following of audience members and fans alike.
Despite the success that this almost 25-year-old show has witnessed ever since entering the streaming domain and even before then, it seems like lead actress Drea de Matteo was unable to maintain her career as an actress in the industry, which is why she turned to making content for OnlyFans. But despite the negative connotation that’s associated with this service, the actress reveals that she’s grateful for this platform as it helped her earn a livelihood.
The SopranosStar Drea De Matteo Reveals OnlyFans Saved Her From Going Broke
One of the most memorable performances from 1999’sThe Sopranoscame from actressDrea de Matteoas she played the character of the bombshell Adriana La Creva. But despite her popularity and talent, she was unable to find stable work in the industry, unlike what she enjoyed with the aforementioned show. This made her turn her attention towards making OnlyFans content for the foreseeable future.
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Despite the app facing criticism and backlash for promoting sensualized and adult content on its platform for a subscription fee, the actress is grateful for its existence simply because it saved her from bankruptcy.
In a recent interview withThe Daily Mail, theSons of Anarchyactress said that she finally pulled the trigger and made her account on OnlyFans last year for a subscription of $15/month because her house was on the brink of foreclosure, and she saw no other choice as her acting career had stalled. She said:
“It saved us.OnlyFanssaved my life, 100 percent. I can’t believe I’m saying that, but it really did save us. 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. It saved my home of many years that was very important to us. And beyond all that, it has given me enough money to start up and finance Ultrafree.”
At the end of the day, the decision to follow the path of OnlyFans wasn’t as much an independent choice as it was a necessary one, especially when all doors were closing left and right.
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Why IsThe SopranosConsidered a Classic?
While talking of why this show is considered a masterpiece, time might fly away in the blink of an eye and we would still not be halfway done since there are so many little things that add to its greatness.
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One of its major strong suits is its exceptional character design and development, whichThe Sopranoscan boast of right off the bat. But other than that, the little things like the theme of every episode complement the character traits as well as the fine-crafted environments through its amazing soundtrack and execution together making this show such an icon and a timeless classic.
The Sopranos,streaming on Max.
Deepak Bisht
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Deepak is a senior writer at FandomWire with a serious love for comic books (DC Absolute Universe and Marvel), the Warhammer universe (Horus Heresy and 40,000), cinematic universes (Sonic, MCU and DCU etc.) and Movies (Action, Adventure, Psychological Horror and Thrillers etc.).With over 1,400 articles under his belt, he spends most of his time diving into the world of superheroes, cinematic universes, TV shows, and films. His goal? To share accurate, engaging, and fun stories that keep fans hooked and in the know.
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