Happy birthday! Drea de Matteo turns 53 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 53 on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

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Drea de Matteo is celebrating her 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Drea de Matteo (Desperate Housewives, The Sopranos, Joey, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

de Matteo, a cultural icon

Born in New York on January 19, 1972, Drea de Matteo's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. de Matteo's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Drea hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Drea de Matteo as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Drea, you're the best!

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