Actress Drea de Matteo has fiercely defended Trump-supporting women against Mark Cuban’s controversial remarks.
At a Glance
- Mark Cuban claimed no “strong, intelligent women” would support Trump
- Drea de Matteo, known for ‘The Sopranos,’ responded with a video challenging Cuban
- De Matteo confirmed her support for Trump, saying its for her children’s future
- Donald Trump insisted that he surrounds himself with strong women
Cuban’s Controversial Comments Spark Backlash
A heated exchange has erupted after billionaire Mark Cuban made contentious remarks about women who support former President Donald Trump. On ABC’s The View, Cuban said that no “strong, intelligent women” would back Trump, igniting a firestorm of criticism from various quarters, including Hollywood.
Drea de Matteo, best known for her role in the hit series ‘The Sopranos,’ swiftly responded to Cuban’s comments with a pointed social media video. The actress affirmed her support for Trump and challenged Cuban’s blanket statement about Trump-supporting women.
“Guess you haven’t met me yet, buddy,” de Matteo said.
The controversy has shed more light on de Matteo’s broader political views. In previous statements, she expressed support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement of Trump, saying America needs to focus on pressing national issues rather than social topics she considers unimportant.
Trump’s Response and Wider Reactions
Former President Trump also spoke out about Cuban’s remarks. The former President took to social media and wrote, “I surround myself with the strongest of women.” He also suggested that all women should be offended by the businessman’s remarks, and described Mr. Cuban as a “weak man.”
Hollywood Dynamics and Political Divisions
The incident highlighted often complex dynamics within Hollywood regarding political affiliations. De Matteo has previously criticized the entertainment industry, suggesting that there are many Trump supporters in Hollywood that do not speak out.
New York native De Matteo’s outspoken stance has made her something of an outsider in Hollywood circles, and she has described feeling marginalized for not endorsing President Biden.
Another star to feel the brunt of Hollywood’s pro-Democrat stance is 1980s comedy legend Roseanne Barr, who was cut from a spin-off of her own show for supporting President Trump.
