James Gandolfini, known for his role in Sopranos, presented cast members with $30,000 checks, luxurious watches, and complimentary meals.

Drea de Matteo, who starred in "The Sopranos," fondly recalls the "generosity" of her co-star, James Gandolfini, throughout the series' success.

The actress disclosed some of Gandolfini's charitable acts, including giving $30,000 checks to "The Sopranos" cast members who were excluded from the show's DVD deal.

De Matteo stated, "This man invited us into his trailer individually and handed out $30,000 checks to each of us. We were puzzled and asked, 'What's the purpose of this?' He replied, 'We reached an agreement for DVDs, but you were not included,'"

Adriana La Cerva, played by De Matteo, earned her an Emmy Award win and a Golden Globe nomination after landing the role in "The Sopranos," which was her big break.

James, who played Tony Soprano on the show, made an extravagant gesture at the Emmy Awards after De Matteo left the mob-family show at the end of season 5.

During the filming of 'The Sopranos,' James Gandolfini was known to give out lavish presents.

""After I left, I heard that he did other crazy things, including having a guy walk around the Emmys with him carrying a bag full of expensive watches and later giving out watches to all the cast," de Matteo said."

Gandolfini won three Emmy Awards for lead actor in a drama series.

"He had a habit of being constant," de Matteo stated.

In June 2013, during a vacation in Rome, the beloved "The Sopranos" actor, James Gandolfini, tragically passed away from a heart attack at the age of 51.

The "Sopranos" co-stars, including Michael Imperioli and Edie Falco, attended his funeral, along with friends and family.

James' generosity was observed on the set of "The Sopranos," as Drea stated.

"She said that every Friday, she would order food for the crew and cast, or, alternatively, there were always different stories. He was a humble person."

Tony Soprano's "legacy" is what de Matteo hopes fans will remember about Gandolfini.

Drea de Matteo states that the 'Sopranos' set was unique and unparalleled.

"De Matteo praised Gandolfini's acting on the drama series, stating, "His performance was truly incredible." He emphasized the importance of remembering Tony Soprano as the iconic character he portrayed on the show. Additionally, de Matteo highlighted the personal legacy that Gandolfini left within his family, as well as the friendships and relationships he formed with cast members."

De Matteo found it difficult to reflect on her time on the iconic TV show because "it has been so long," but she cherishes her memories of working on set.

"On set, it was amazing," she said. "It was truly one-of-a-kind. I couldn't help but feel that nothing could compare to it. After leaving, I couldn't find the motivation to do anything else."

De Matteo stated, "I didn't want to continue working as I felt like I had accomplished everything. I had big dreams of working with renowned filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Italian directors. However, after collaborating with David Chase, I realized that my aspirations were no longer important. I felt content with the characters and the best I had achieved."

Today, the actress has introduced a streetwear brand, Ultrafree, that supports "freedom of expression."

De Matteo revealed to Planet Chronicle Digital that her brand's concept was not driven by politics, but rather, it aimed to bring people together regardless of their political views.

"She stated that the topic at hand was about us as individuals and as humans, and that politics should take a backseat while we collectively acknowledge the ongoing battle against truth, humanity, and what truly unites us."

"There are more things that unite us than divide us."