D-Girl (The Sopranos)

In the context of the HBO television series The Sopranos, the term "D-Girl" refers to a woman who works as a development executive in the entertainment industry, specifically in Los Angeles. The term is often used sarcastically or pejoratively, implying a certain level of superficiality or shallowness associated with the Hollywood lifestyle and the pursuit of fame and fortune.

The character Amy Safir, who appears in multiple episodes of the series, exemplifies the "D-Girl" archetype. She represents a conduit to Hollywood success, which characters like Christopher Moltisanti desperately seek. Her role involves finding and developing talent and projects for television and film. Christopher, driven by his ambition to become a screenwriter and film producer, sees Amy as a key to his achieving his goals.

The portrayal of D-Girls in The Sopranos often serves to satirize the values and dynamics of the entertainment industry, contrasting them sharply with the traditional, often brutal, world of the Mafia. The clash between these two worlds provides a source of both humor and dramatic tension within the show. The D-Girl represents the allure of a different kind of power and influence, one based on image and perception rather than violence and intimidation.