Drea de Matteo
Mar 20, 2025
EP 279 - Drea de Matteo
Today on the Pretty Intense Podcast we have the captivating “Sopranos” star Drea de Matteo. Drea tells us how Hollywood rejected her for her medical choice to not be vaccinated during Covid. Drea was dropped by her agent of many years without so much as a phone call. The harsh treatment during this time opened her eyes to what really matters in life. Drea’s children have always come first, and her quest for people who are on the same page has been her new mission. Drea started a fashion brand called "Ultra Free" inspired by her passion to support free speech and fight censorship. The outspoken actress is ready to shake things up! She's all about FREEDOM and EMPOWERMENT, believing in a future where WE THE PEOPLE are heard. Dive into her bold reasons for supporting her vision! Are YOU with her? Share your thoughts below!
Background:
Drea de Matteo is an Emmy award winning actress known for her roles in The Sopranos, Desperate Housewives, and Sons of Anarchy. Drea is the co-founder of the streetwear line ULTRAFREE. Drea is a mother of two teenagers. They're the grandchildren of country music icon Waylon Jennings. She was vocal in her support for RFK Jr.'s presidential bid. When he endorsed Trump, Drea joined the MAGA movement. She's working on a number of upcoming projects -- including starting her own podcast.
Connect with Drea:
IG: @dreadematteo @ultrafree
FB: @DreaDeMatteo
Twitter: @dreadematteo
Drea’s Clothing Line: https://ultrafree.co/
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/NutGkYu_Nic
Episode Partner: https://www.drinkAG1.com/PRETTYINTENSE