Actress Drea de Matteo, best known for her role as Adriana La Cerva on The Sopranos, has recently expressed her support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s backing of former President Donald Trump. In a recent interview with Fox News, she explained that the focus should shift from social issues to more pressing matters that impact the country as a whole.
De Matteo emphasized her alignment with Kennedy’s views, while also expressing happiness about the unity present in the current political climate. She pointed out that celebrities like Ben Stiller have been advocating for change over the past few years, and it seems that the change has finally begun to take place.
In a previous interview with Breitbart News, de Matteo questioned the authenticity of actor endorsements for presidential candidates, suggesting that some might be financially motivated. She wondered if actors like Robert De Niro received payments in exchange for supporting certain political figures. In response, Fox host Jesse Watters quipped about potential non-monetary incentives offered to celebrities for endorsing a particular candidate.
Drea de Matteo’s views on the entertainment industry and its relationship with politics may be seen as unconventional by many in Hollywood. As she mentioned, her role on The Sopranos placed her and other cast members outside of mainstream acceptance despite their critical acclaim. Nonetheless, her perspective on the importance of unity and focusing on broader issues remains clear: the social issues currently debated in society are irrelevant compared to the larger challenges facing the country and its people.