History of Drea de Matteo in Timeline

Drea de Matteo is an American actress known for her versatile roles in television dramas. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Adriana La Cerva in "The Sopranos," earning her a Primetime Emmy Award. Her diverse filmography includes notable performances in popular shows like "Joey," "Sons of Anarchy," "Desperate Housewives," and "Shades of Blue." De Matteo's talent lies in embodying complex and compelling characters, solidifying her status as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

January 19, 1972: Drea de Matteo is born

Andrea Donna de Matteo was born on January 19, 1972.

1976: Release of "Assault on Precinct 13"

The original version of John Carpenter's "Assault on Precinct 13" is released in 1976.

1997: Drea de Matteo opens Filth Mart

Drea de Matteo, alongside Michael Sportes, establishes Filth Mart, a clothing store, in 1997.

1999: Drea de Matteo's career takes off

Drea de Matteo's acting career gains momentum in 1999.

2001: Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings begin dating

Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings begin their relationship in 2001.

2004: Filth Mart closes

Drea de Matteo and Michael Sportes close their store, Filth Mart, in 2004.

2004: Drea de Matteo wins a Primetime Emmy Award

Drea de Matteo receives the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in "The Sopranos" in 2004.

2004: Drea de Matteo joins "Joey"

Drea de Matteo takes on the role of Gina Tribbiani in the television series "Joey" beginning in 2004.

2004: Drea de Matteo Receives Emmy and Golden Globe Nominations

Drea de Matteo's performance in "The Sopranos" earns her both an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe nomination in 2004.

2005: Drea de Matteo stars in "Assault on Precinct 13" remake

Drea de Matteo appears in the 2005 remake of John Carpenter's "Assault on Precinct 13."

2006: Drea de Matteo's time on "Joey" concludes

Drea de Matteo's role in "Joey" comes to an end in 2006.

2006: Drea de Matteo's run on "The Sopranos" concludes

Drea de Matteo's time on "The Sopranos" comes to an end in 2006.

September 3, 2008: Premiere of "Sons of Anarchy"

The inaugural episode of the television series "Sons of Anarchy," featuring Drea de Matteo, airs on September 3, 2008.

2008: Drea de Matteo joins "Sons of Anarchy"

Drea de Matteo begins her role as Wendy Case in "Sons of Anarchy" in 2008.

June 11, 2009: Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings' engagement

Shooter Jennings proposes to Drea de Matteo on June 11, 2009.

2009: Drea de Matteo joins "Desperate Housewives"

Drea de Matteo joins the cast of "Desperate Housewives" in 2009.

2010: Drea de Matteo exits "Desperate Housewives"

Drea de Matteo departs from the show "Desperate Housewives" in 2010.

2012: Drea de Matteo guest stars in "Californication"

Drea de Matteo makes a guest appearance in the television series "Californication" in 2012.

2014: Drea de Matteo's role in "Sons of Anarchy" ends

Drea de Matteo's recurring role in "Sons of Anarchy" concludes in 2014.

March 26, 2015: Drea de Matteo loses her apartment in a gas explosion

On March 26, 2015, Drea de Matteo's apartment is destroyed in a gas explosion in Manhattan.

July 2015: Drea de Matteo and Michael Devin's engagement

Drea de Matteo gets engaged to Michael Devin in July 2015.

2015: Drea de Matteo appears in "Dark Places" and "Shades of Blue"

Drea de Matteo takes on roles in both the film adaptation of "Dark Places" and the NBC drama series "Shades of Blue" in 2015.

2016: Drea de Matteo stars in "Shades of Blue"

Drea de Matteo takes on the role of Detective Tess Nazario in "Shades of Blue" starting in 2016.

2018: Drea de Matteo's role in "Shades of Blue" ends

Drea de Matteo's time on "Shades of Blue" concludes in 2018.

March 13, 2020: Launch of "Made Women" Podcast

Drea de Matteo and Chris Kushner launch their "The Sopranos" rewatch podcast, "Made Women," on March 13, 2020.

September 2022: Drea de Matteo announces OnlyFans account

Drea de Matteo reveals her intention to join the OnlyFans platform in September 2022.

August 2023: Drea de Matteo launches OnlyFans account

Drea de Matteo officially launches her OnlyFans account in August 2023.

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