About
Drea de Matteo is an American actress best known for her role as Adriana La Cerva on the HBO television drama *The Sopranos*, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award. She has also had notable roles as Gina Tribbiani on the *Friends* spin-off *Joey*, as Wendy Case on the FX drama *Sons of Anarchy*, and as Angie Bolen on the ABC series *Desperate Housewives*. More recently, she appeared as Detective Tess Nazario on the NBC crime drama *Shades of Blue*.
Career Timeline
The Sopranos Debut
Landed the role of Adriana La Cerva on 'The Sopranos'.
Emmy Award for Sopranos
Won an Emmy for her role in 'The Sopranos', rising to prominence.
Appears on Friends spin-off Joey
She increased her profile on the Friends spin-off.
Role on Sons of Anarchy
Joined the cast of 'Sons of Anarchy'.
Desperate Housewives role
She joined the main cast of the hit TV show.
Appears on Shades of Blue
She stayed busy with various tv projects.
Established TV Actress
Drea de Matteo remains a well-known actress with a strong career.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026