“her willingness to question the prevailing ideology sets her apart. She is unapologetic in this new phase but still grapples with the reality many of us find ourselves in, where neither the right nor the left fully aligns with our beliefs. Settling into political limbo means we reject the rigid reins of dogma on both sides.”
Never have a I ever found a paragraph that reflects my political feelings more. She is so many of us.
I met Drea once because our kids went to the same school. She was so down to earth and friendly. It's unbelievable to me that she is one of only a handful of people in Hollywood to go against the grain. I always thought of artists as being critical thinkers. Wow was I wrong. It does take courage so bravo Drea and bravo Jessica for continuing to spread the word. People are starting to wake up because of people like you two! Sabrinalabow.substack.com
We are Drea fans in my home. My trajectory from left to loving Tucker Carlson is very similar. It's true and quite wild that since punk rock is based on a rejection of authority - the right is more punk rock right now than the left has ever been in my lifetime.
born and bred in Hollywood, worked in biz for decades.......when I refused the bio weapon my long time friends and a lot of family did everything they could to shame me, to tell me I was killing people by declining, it was a shit show and as hard as their feral energy was it only made me stronger in my self to discover what sovereignty means to me, I am at peace and I have found faith. I now live in semi rural North Carolina and have been learning how to take care of myself and the land.
so glad Drea is holding fast and moving forward with her obviously unconditionally supportive partner and kids, and thanks Jessica for a great substack.
Me: dang she must love Waylon Jennings. Two seconds later, oh. 👏🏼👏🏼 I’ll save y’all the Google, she was involved with Shooter Jennings. Seems like a cool chic, cross aesthetic on lock. We need to flood the middle ground with like minded individuals with tempered, sane ideas instead of the extremists we have on the left and right.
It is a great perspective to hear. I would have as a conservative condemned her Fans page only. But I do understand her why she has gone it. It is a difficult place to be in Hollywood to see how really corrupt it’s become. What a hero to many to talk the truth even when it’s met with such hostility. I agree about Neil You g. That old man doesn’t see he has become the one he sang of in his youth. Great article Jessica. Can’t wait for part 2
I give her enormous credit for standing by her convictions and speaking out against the nonsensical ideology. Too few do. The rest are cowards or they’re too brainwashed to ever think for themselves. I’m so disgusted by it. It’s a lockstep mentality and they come for you when you break from it. Then they shun you. Now more of us know what Drea DeMatteo is made of. It’s good to know she sees what so many of us do. ❤️
I'm literally tearing up! I love her so much. My husband and son are devout Catholic - my 17 yo son is actually considering the priesthood which is odd since I'm not Catholic and never will be. I respect his decision (but he will be a "Father What A Waste" since he is a beautiful 6'2" kid who is a fantastic uncle to my daughter's boys). Her decor is stunning and is what I imagined her home would be like. I can hear her "Krisss-ta-far!" in my head at any given moment which makes me ashamed seeing how fucking incredible she is. Her honesty and strength is so refreshing and she is so much more than I dreamt. She is the bff all of us want. Thank you for a fantastic article. You keep out-doing yourself. Stay safe.
I’ve always felt a kinship with Drea through her art and media all these years. Thank you Jess for allowing this insight to her! Wish I could hang with her daily lol
I have always been a huge fan of Drea, I’m so excited for this deep dive! I’m even more of a fan now knowing that someone I’ve always admired stayed true to who her soul was when it would’ve been easier to follow the money. Talk about woman empowerment, I knew she was fiercely genuine. You can’t embody the characters she plays the way she does otherwise. I feel like I am in this club of incredible women who have opened their eyes to the bs over the last 3-4 years and we are amongst extraordinary company. Bravo and cheers to this club growing into a movement right before our very eyes. ✨🥂🤘🏻
I have never watched an episode of The Sopranos but I now like this woman so much! It’s kind of wonderful to find like minded people tucked into corners everywhere.
“her willingness to question the prevailing ideology sets her apart. She is unapologetic in this new phase but still grapples with the reality many of us find ourselves in, where neither the right nor the left fully aligns with our beliefs. Settling into political limbo means we reject the rigid reins of dogma on both sides.”
Never have a I ever found a paragraph that reflects my political feelings more. She is so many of us.
Wonderful article!
I met Drea once because our kids went to the same school. She was so down to earth and friendly. It's unbelievable to me that she is one of only a handful of people in Hollywood to go against the grain. I always thought of artists as being critical thinkers. Wow was I wrong. It does take courage so bravo Drea and bravo Jessica for continuing to spread the word. People are starting to wake up because of people like you two! Sabrinalabow.substack.com
We are Drea fans in my home. My trajectory from left to loving Tucker Carlson is very similar. It's true and quite wild that since punk rock is based on a rejection of authority - the right is more punk rock right now than the left has ever been in my lifetime.
born and bred in Hollywood, worked in biz for decades.......when I refused the bio weapon my long time friends and a lot of family did everything they could to shame me, to tell me I was killing people by declining, it was a shit show and as hard as their feral energy was it only made me stronger in my self to discover what sovereignty means to me, I am at peace and I have found faith. I now live in semi rural North Carolina and have been learning how to take care of myself and the land.
so glad Drea is holding fast and moving forward with her obviously unconditionally supportive partner and kids, and thanks Jessica for a great substack.
"Settling into political limbo means we reject the rigid reins of dogma on both sides."
One of the best sentences in the entire post. It's the perfect explanation for those of us that are neither nor.
Me: dang she must love Waylon Jennings. Two seconds later, oh. 👏🏼👏🏼 I’ll save y’all the Google, she was involved with Shooter Jennings. Seems like a cool chic, cross aesthetic on lock. We need to flood the middle ground with like minded individuals with tempered, sane ideas instead of the extremists we have on the left and right.
That’s what I say “ I’m a Party Girl without a Party”……
It is a great perspective to hear. I would have as a conservative condemned her Fans page only. But I do understand her why she has gone it. It is a difficult place to be in Hollywood to see how really corrupt it’s become. What a hero to many to talk the truth even when it’s met with such hostility. I agree about Neil You g. That old man doesn’t see he has become the one he sang of in his youth. Great article Jessica. Can’t wait for part 2
I give her enormous credit for standing by her convictions and speaking out against the nonsensical ideology. Too few do. The rest are cowards or they’re too brainwashed to ever think for themselves. I’m so disgusted by it. It’s a lockstep mentality and they come for you when you break from it. Then they shun you. Now more of us know what Drea DeMatteo is made of. It’s good to know she sees what so many of us do. ❤️
Conservatives are the new punk rock. The counter culture.
I'm literally tearing up! I love her so much. My husband and son are devout Catholic - my 17 yo son is actually considering the priesthood which is odd since I'm not Catholic and never will be. I respect his decision (but he will be a "Father What A Waste" since he is a beautiful 6'2" kid who is a fantastic uncle to my daughter's boys). Her decor is stunning and is what I imagined her home would be like. I can hear her "Krisss-ta-far!" in my head at any given moment which makes me ashamed seeing how fucking incredible she is. Her honesty and strength is so refreshing and she is so much more than I dreamt. She is the bff all of us want. Thank you for a fantastic article. You keep out-doing yourself. Stay safe.
I’ve always felt a kinship with Drea through her art and media all these years. Thank you Jess for allowing this insight to her! Wish I could hang with her daily lol
I am so glad to hear I am not alone...it's why I love your page, your words, and your perspective. Thank you, Jessica. Love me some Drea...Adrienne.
I appreciate you sharing different types of women ❤️
I have always been a huge fan of Drea, I’m so excited for this deep dive! I’m even more of a fan now knowing that someone I’ve always admired stayed true to who her soul was when it would’ve been easier to follow the money. Talk about woman empowerment, I knew she was fiercely genuine. You can’t embody the characters she plays the way she does otherwise. I feel like I am in this club of incredible women who have opened their eyes to the bs over the last 3-4 years and we are amongst extraordinary company. Bravo and cheers to this club growing into a movement right before our very eyes. ✨🥂🤘🏻
I have never watched an episode of The Sopranos but I now like this woman so much! It’s kind of wonderful to find like minded people tucked into corners everywhere.