Drea de Matteo: From “The Sopranos” to “Sons of Anarchy”

Drea de Matteo is an Italian-American actress who has become a familiar face for fans of two of the most popular television series of recent times- “The Sopranos” and “Sons of Anarchy.” She was born Andrea Donna de Matteo on January 19, 1972, in Queens, New York, to parents of Italian descent. Her father was a furniture manufacturer, and her mother was a playwright and teacher.

From an early age, de Matteo displayed an interest in acting and began taking acting classes while attending the Loyola School in Manhattan. She later enrolled at New York University to study filmmaking but dropped out after her first year to pursue an acting career.

De Matteo got her big break in 1999 when she landed the role of Adriana La Cerva in the HBO series “The Sopranos.” Adriana was the girlfriend of Christopher Moltisanti, played by Michael Imperioli, and a close friend of Carmela Soprano, played by Edie Falco. De Matteo’s performance in the series was widely praised, and she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2004.

After “The Sopranos” ended in 2007, de Matteo appeared in several television shows, including “Desperate Housewives,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and “Shades of Blue.” However, it was her role as Wendy Case in the FX series “Sons of Anarchy” that brought her back to the limelight. Wendy is the drug-addicted ex-wife of Jax Teller, played by Charlie Hunnam, and the mother of his son, Abel. De Matteo appeared in 38 episodes of the series from 2008 to 2014.

De Matteo’s performance in “Sons of Anarchy” earned her critical acclaim, with some critics hailing it as her career-best. She won the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 2011 Satellite Awards and was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award in the same category in 2014.

Apart from her television work, de Matteo has also appeared in films, including “Swordfish” (2001), “Deuces Wild” (2002), and “Assault on Precinct 13” (2005). She also played the role of Angie Bolen in the sixth season of the ABC series “Desperate Housewives” in 2009 and appeared in the NBC series “Chicago Fire” in 2015.

De Matteo has a son, Alabama Gypsyrose, with musician Shooter Jennings, whom she dated from 2001 to 2012. She has also been in a relationship with musician Michael Devin since 2016. Outside of acting, de Matteo is a vocal advocate for animal rights and has campaigned against animal testing and the use of fur in fashion.

In conclusion, Drea de Matteo is a talented actress who has made a name for herself on both television and film. She rose to prominence with her role in “The Sopranos” and cemented her status with her performance in “Sons of Anarchy.” With her career spanning over two decades, de Matteo has proven herself to be a versatile performer who can portray a range of characters with aplomb. Despite facing personal challenges, such as drug addiction and failed relationships, she has maintained her resilience and continues to be a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

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