Flop 'Joey' sitcom ruined my career, says actress

Actress Drea De Matteo reportedly blames her role in cancelled US sitcom 'Joey' for ruining her career.

The former 'The Sopranos' star signed up to play Matt Le Blanc's sister on the NBC show, after he continued his famed 'Friends' character for the spin-off following the conclusion of the original hit series in 2004.

The programme failed to win over 'Friends' fans, and was scrapped by the US network in 2006 after only two series.

According to New York gossip column Page Six, De Matteo regrets accepting a part in the doomed series - admitting she has been out of work since the show ended.

A source told the publication: "She was saying Joey completely ruined her career. She called it horrible and said she hasn't been able to really work since then.

"She said she's really been out of the business and is trying to get back in."