Drea de Matteo, the actress best known for playing Adriana La Cerva on the hit HBO series The Sopranos, has been making waves with her latest revelation - she's walked away from the Hollywood spotlight and couldn't be happier.
In a frank interview, de Matteo revealed that the world of fame and fortune never really suited her. 'I don't mingle with famous people. I don't, it's just not my world,' she confessed. For de Matteo, the glamour of the red carpet and the constant attention from the media was something she never truly felt comfortable with.
And so, she made the bold decision to step away from it all. But it wasn't a difficult choice for her, as she claims leaving the spotlight behind was 'easy.'
So, what prompted de Matteo to distance herself from the world of Hollywood? According to the actress, she simply didn't fit in. She never felt like she was part of the 'in crowd,' and she often found herself struggling to connect with her famous peers.
'I think I was always an outsider in the industry,' de Matteo admitted in a past interview. 'I never really felt like I belonged.' And it seems that this sense of not belonging is what ultimately led to her decision to leave the spotlight behind.
For many, the allure of fame and fortune is a strong one. But for de Matteo, the pressures of being a celebrity and the constant scrutiny of the media proved to be too much. She's spoken publicly about the negative impact that fame can have on one's mental health and well-being, and it's clear that she has no regrets about her decision to step away from it all.
De Matteo's story serves as a refreshing reminder that fame isn't everything, and that true happiness often comes from following one's own path. And for this talented actress, that path led her away from the bright lights of Hollywood and towards a simpler, more peaceful way of life.