Actress Drea de Matteo Reflects on "The Sopranos" Success, Relationship w/ "Tony" & "Christopher"

Megyn Kelly is joined by Drea de Matteo, actress and founder of ULTRAFREE, to discuss her iconic role on "The Sopranos," her experience with James Gandolfini, why she no longer talks to Michael Imperioli, modern TV's refusal to take risks, and more.
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[@ARMY-ep6fz]

She was amazing on the sopranos. A lot of young men had a crush on her from that show. Congratulations for speaking up publicly and not allowing yourself to be bullied anymore by Hollyweird.

[@49erDiner]

how green was my valley

[@Aurora-bv1ys]

​@@Didier0002what? For real?

[@KkMm-tp2od]

Speak for yourself, not everybody was into her, including me

[@speedy423]

She's still gorgeous

[@donaldperrotta8514]

Drea is still absolutely gorgeous !!!

[@Dcuniverse60]

One the most beautiful women in world

[@lukeknowles5700]

She is very chill. Great interview, Megyn.

[@Elephant2024]

Great to see Drea again. Enjoyed seeing her on 'The Sopranos', as well as 'Sons of Anarchy.' Was so sad about what happened to her character Adriana on 'The Sopranos.'

[@ellenrichardson7819]

Just finished going through the series again for fourth time. Fantastic. Hated FBI for setting Adriana up and getting her killed

[@markl762]

same. feds were villains.

[@Jameywells777]

They use people then throw the in the fire

[@lorentzinvariant7348]

I was so pissed at them when she was killed. It was almost like it was real.

[@markl762]

same. i started to hate Tony at that point. the show wasn't the same after that. @@lorentzinvariant7348

[@deborahconkle6822]

Where did you find the series? I never watched it because we didn’t have whatever channel/network aired it.

[@patricialavallee8286]

She still is a stunningly beautiful woman! She never ages. And one helluva actress! There are no words how amazing her acting was on the Sopranos. She nailed that part like no one else could! Love to see her act more. I think it would be fantastic if she'd be in a movie with marisa tomei. Maybe someday?

[@williamkiely9523]

I’m watching the Sopranos…5th time I think. It’s a brilliant series and this woman is an absolute knockout.

[@rodneysmith5799]

This winter I was so sick of what is on TV and streaming nowadays so I watched the Sopranos, Boardwalk empire, band of brothers, pacific and Breaking Bad and when Drea said TV is shit nowadays, I fully agree with her and her statement.

[@user-qp6qx8ss2c]

I ❤ Drea. She’s the real deal. Loved her on Gutfeld.

[@kat5817]

One of my favorite series EVER!! She is a very talented actress!

[@alanreynolds2287]

I find her fascinating. Her death on the Sopranos really brought a sense of realism to the show. She was perfect as a mob girlfriend!

[@thomashannan3006]

I hated her death in the show! She was great however

[@lawrenceveelo9387]

Yes indeed

[@arkwill14]

At least the mob was nice enough to bury Adriana on a hill, overlooking a little river, with pine cones all around.

[@muthergoose4084]

I had the chance to meet her at a comic con. She was all by herself, no crowd and got to spend a bit of time with her. She was so nice and kind. As much as I loved her in Sopranos, her best acting (IMO) was in Sons of Anarchy as Wendy.

[@doubled3082]

I agree!!

[@paulseigeldorf9461]

I literally just posted that. She was amazing there I Always thought they could continue the story with her, Jimmy Smits character. And the kids.

[@michaelmancini5773]

Drea is delightful to listen to, caught her on Gutfeld last night, it's funny because she's more conservative than she thinks she is, predicated on her own statements, in any event, a pretty down to earth lady

[@michaellavigna1356]

Best show of all time!

[@natemarx4999]

The FBI were way worse than anyone in the Sopranos. That show was brilliant from start to finish.

[@PRHILL9696]

still are bad in reality

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

She wore leather pants so well.

[@wendaltvedt4673]

And leopard printed outfits

[@keishasharp868]

I love Drea De. Loved her in Soprano’s and Son’s of Anarchy.

[@lorir5728]

Love love love her. She was perfect in that role.

[@AGag47]

Leave it to Kelly to drag politics into what could've been an interesting conversation.

[@WilliamNeish]

My all time favorite show is the Sopranos.

[@NestingSpider]

The tennis court scene!!!

[@49erDiner]

Chris - Ta Fah ! The Sopranos really nailed it on the casting - They all got better each season -

[@sydneykelly5387]

I've always loved her..Such a great actress, She doesn't age!

[@scottw4336]

1 of my faves....she was also great in an episode of CSI miami

[@harryknutts8428]

Just a eye-opener about how fast 25 years goes by. I remember when this came out on HBO nobody really knew what it was. It was just kind of one of those things that some people with HBO knew about but I think it started to get popular and then next thing you know everybody wanted to get HBO HBO got paid off but I’m sure.

[@starlord1637]

Great series the sopranos a gem in its time ..

[@ClintScottFischer]

She is so beautiful and well spoken.

[@SmileTimeGifts]

Everybody thought she did a wonderful job on the Sopranos, she played the only "human" on the entire show, everybody else on the show was either a monster or a character robot.

[@dukedematteo1995]

Drea's maternal grandfather was in the Luchese family, name was Joe Babes. Her paternal grandfather, (my great grandfather) was Al DeMatteo, low level soldier based out of the Bronx in the Gambino family.

[@marjamesquire8141]

Hey, Drea, from a half Sicilian in Alabama!! Thanks for being brave on speaking out on your recent beliefs.

[@shane7103]

Loved her on Sopranos

[@carolsloss8440]

Love Drea. She look great.

[@redomega24]

Don't forget Assault on Precinct 13

[@emmanuelespataro3139]

Drea is a bella Donna. 🥰

[@MariaHeredia-dw4id]

From the greatest show of all time to OF!🤡🥊

[@audielowe2700]

I’m a huge fan, she was awesome in sopranos and everything she does. Wish her the best in her career and in life’s journey.

[@ajzepp8976]

She is so awesome.

[@marblox9300]

Christafa. Love the east coast accents.

[@paulseigeldorf9461]

She was also great in Sons of Anarchy.

[@chrisorlando6162]

I enjoyed that loop of CHRIS-TA-FUH!!

[@FJB8646]

Always really liked her. Liked her in SOA too

[@chrisplante1976]

Drea is just as lovely today as she was 20 years ago. And given that she has had awakening to the truth it just makes her so much more interesting. Megyn continues to bring the best content through her interviews.

[@Camp255036]

It’s true back then a lot of us had mob ties but that’s not what we should defined by. Also, many of us want to make better lives for our kids.

[@bobharris7401]

Nice interview.

[@lw3918]

I met her years ago in Cambria, CA. She really is that beautiful.

[@lesweizman388]

they gave her the best death scene

[@Owyourhurtingme]

That’s my girl, Ade!!!

[@XxXXxxXXxx78]

I dont think any tv death affected me like Adriana's. I was yelling at the tv, WHAT THE F#*K ARE YOU DOING?!!!..... NOOOOOO.

[@peterburman5193]

She's still absolutely gorgeous!

[@marblox9300]

I never watched The Sopranos. But on youtube I have seen tons of snippets. I feel like I did watch it. Too bad everyone died on the show. :(

[@dessalove5864]

I Adore Andrea de Matteo! She was Awesome in..Free Ride!❣️💚

[@Luis-pz6ni]

Drea ❤❤

[@ZFabia2010]

Interview cut off?

[@natemarx4999]

Its amazing how Drea and her daughter saw one video clip of Candace Owens and that quickly made her into a Conservative.

[@ganggang3788]

Watch a video of a known grifter and instantly change your mind...thats straight-up pathetic 😂

[@hazeltyler89]

@@ganggang3788 It used to be astonishing when marxists accused others of being grifters. Now it's just boring.

[@natemarx4999]

@@ganggang3788 Stay mad, failure 😅

[@natemarx4999]

@@ganggang3788 Stay mad, sweetie 😅

[@josephsharp5678]

​@@ganggang3788The left is full of grifters lol.

[@Shinobi91]

I'm currently watching the Sopranos for the first time....sheeesh freaking insane Series 🔥 🔥

[@markpallotto3164]

Why didn’t you ask her about her “Only fans” page ?

[@georgediederich2035]

Great interview

[@richarddenny5340]

I hope Drea has quit smoking, great interview Megyn as always

[@marybethl940]

One of THE best characters on the show!

[@stephenmaher1029]

Drea is fuckin amazing! She rocked it on GG the other night🤙

[@sarahpearce94]

I remember her from Desperate Housewives- she was fab in that too!

[@dragonfly6908]

Drea was fabulous in The Sopranos, she is also a very stunning looking woman.

[@vernefits1953]

2 gorgeous ladies

[@bethyoung8646]

Hi Megyn

[@johnadams3231]

Just an amazing actress

[@Golgafrinchamdent]

Anyone who doesn't pay attention to politics will tend to go Left. That's where all the big influence is... education, entertainment, "news" networks.

[@GabrielLenin]

dont forget. .individuality is key. .but everything is still the same-X

[@chrisorlando6162]

And now we have the reason why Drea didn't do Michael and Steve's Sopranos podcast..

[@thomastakesportspodcast]

She looks exactly the same 😄 She was great on the show!

[@rona4851]

Drea was indespensible part of the Soprano's!! Wowo💌

[@Salt_Ed_One1]

Bad echo on Megyns end.

[@sierabravo215]

She's such a honey.

[@MissSusan1]

It’s about time!

[@3ossomok588]

She's still a 10/10

[@korbandallas8931]

she was and still is smoking hot. Good for her, great show, great times, America is Communist now unfortunately.

[@tomobedlam297]

To the back of the soup line ungrateful comrade! ✋🧐👉

[@kristinaroberts7216]

Love her❤❤❤❤❤

[@tz1592]

HBO needs to do another Sopranos series with Drea de Matteo. She's still so beautiful!! I miss her!

[@wendaltvedt4673]

It would have to be woke, this ain't the 90s.

[@Usercantwelve]

Adrianna 😂

[@solvingpolitics3172]

She thought the Sopranos was about opera 🤡 I had a friend who thought that as well.

[@trevmac8362]

Lot's of people did

[@calebray4168]

She looks so great! Holy shit!

[@user-jf9rs7bc5o]

Good morning meygan

[@amandabrown8454]

She looks the same!!❤

[@user-xq1cf3pe5b]

Where is your analysis on the Tucker/Putin interview?

[@Richard01234]

I have Sopranos as number one of all time ahead of the wire.

[@patrickperry3007]

Prettier now than she was on the Sopranos!

[@BSDLIQUIDATORS]

Great segment! Too bad you "_had_" to go to politics. Would much rather have heard more about the series. Would be wonderful to see a series of "Megyn on The Sopranos" with different actors/actresses from the show.

[@michaelboonphotography3014]

Wow great actress and a beautiful lady. I had a big crush on her watching the Sopranos,

[@stephaniec5215]

Drea is AMAZING! She will totally crush it with her Only Fans!

[@Aron-79]

Respect

[@MarkoAnzio]

I always figured she was intentionally left off the Talking Sopranos Podcast because of her politics. Same with Vincent Caratola ( Johnny Sac)

[@wendaltvedt4673]

The sad irony is if the left had their way they would cancel the Sopranos into oblivion because they find it 'racist, sexist and offensive'. Imperioli has disdain for the right yet the left despise his only claim to fame.

[@yourmomshouse8993]

Ya why would she be left off? They got everyone else but not her wtf is that? Michael is a hard core leftist.

[@Redwhiteblue-gr5em]

Good point! But Steve Schrippa says some things that make me think he’s not a leftist. And he’s a regular on Tom Sellecks cop show.

[@frankie57]

Two mistakes on Sopranos when they referred to Furio as a ZIP. He was from Naples ZIPS were from Sicily. Also when Tony and Bibby went looking for Chris and Pauly in Jersey woods. Bobby took a hunting rifle in Jersey you ca only hunt with a shot gun.

[@notseekingconverts]

Wow. I can watch Megan Kelly with a Soprano’s star? Nice.

[@rachelfrees1268]

At least they kept order.

[@markl762]

So what is the reason why she Michael don’t keep in touch these days? she never explained

[@wendaltvedt4673]

I wonder if it's because Imperioli is in a cult

[@Ghostdog4]

He's still pissed about her blowing Tony

[@Redwhiteblue-gr5em]

It’s implied he shuns her because of his leftist politics.

[@christophermoltisanti4776]

What a babe.

[@jamesdelaney3797]

Damn I love this woman

[@Vikki_G_]

Adriana. ❤

[@HoldenNY22]

What section of Queens did Drea grow up in?