Shannon Elizabeth joins OnlyFans: Why the actress said she joined
Shannon Elizabeth, known for her roles in American Pie and Scary Movies, has launched an OnlyFans account saying Hollywood is “controlling” her career.
Shannon Elizabeth’s move to OnlyFans has already paid off in a big way.
The actress, best known for her role as Nadia in American Pie, has earned seven figures on the platform since launching her page on April 16, multiple outlets including Variety, People and Entertainment Tonight have reported.
Variety cited Andy Bachman, CEO of Creators Inc. and Elizabeth’s manager, as saying the “Scary Movie” actress earned $1.2 million in her first week on the platform.
USA TODAY reached out to OnlyFans about the reported earnings and asked Elizabeth’s representatives for comment.
Elizabeth, 52, rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with roles such as “American Pie,” “Scary Movie,” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.”
Before launching her account, she told People that she wanted more control over her career after years of working in Hollywood.
“I’ve spent my entire career in Hollywood, where other people controlled the narrative and outcome of my career,” Elizabeth told the outlet. “This new chapter is about changing that, showing off a sexier side that no one has ever seen and getting closer to our fans.”
What are fans seeing on Shannon Elizabeth’s OnlyFans?
In her OnlyFans profile, Elizabeth says her subscribers will see “a side of me that you don’t see on film: a side that’s more playful, spontaneous, and completely unscripted.”
She added that the page includes behind-the-scenes and candid moments, conversations, and “exclusive” photos and videos.
“If you’re curious about who I really am…you’ll soon find out,” the bio reads.
Elizabeth also told People magazine that OnlyFans is “the future” of creative agencies.
“I chose OnlyFans because it allows me to connect directly with my audience, create whatever I want, and just be free,” she told the outlet. “I really think this is the future.”
She also told Entertainment Tonight that she was surprised by the early success.
“I don’t even know what to say and I’m so humbled. And for me, it was just all about sharing and connecting with my fans. I never expected something like this to happen,” Elizabeth said.
Shannon Elizabeth OnlyFans joins the celebrity trend
Elizabeth joins a growing list of celebrities who have taken to OnlyFans, including Carmen Electra, Bad Babi, Mia Khalifa, and Drea de Matteo.
Despite her new venture, Elizabeth remains based in South Africa and remains committed to philanthropy, which she said is close to her heart. Fox News also reported that she plans to use some of the money she earns for the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, which includes a gala in Las Vegas this summer.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com or on Twitter @athompsonABJ.
