Veteran television actress Donna Mills, known for her role as Abby Cunningham on "Knots Landing," has joined the subscription platform OnlyFans at the age of 85. Mills stated that the move is intended to foster a more direct and personal connection with her fans.
"I've always appreciated the incredible support and encouragement I've received from my fans over the years," Mills told Variety. "Social media has been a wonderful way to stay connected, but I'm excited to join OnlyFans because it offers the opportunity for a more personal and direct connection."
Mills plans to share moments from her daily life and offer behind-the-scenes glimpses on the platform. "It's simply another platform to spend quality time with the people who've supported me throughout my career while staying true to who I am," she added.
Executives from OnlyFans expressed support for Mills' decision, emphasizing that it aligns with her established public persona. Andy Bachman, CEO of OnlyFans owner Creators INC., stated, "This is not about changing who she is. It is about giving her longtime fans more access to the personality, style and behind-the-scenes moments they already love."
Mills, who starred on "Knots Landing" from 1980 to 1989, recently discussed her approach to maintaining her health and vitality at 85. She credits a consistent fitness regimen, including daily workouts and playing tennis, for her well-being.
"I think the people out there have to realize it takes work. You can't just decide, 'Oh, I'm going to look good,' you know?" Mills said on Kara Mayer Robinson's "Really Famous" podcast. "I didn't wake up looking like this."
She highlighted the importance of lifelong exercise, noting that her dedication has helped her avoid age-related physical ailments such as hip or knee replacements. "I started out as a dancer, so I know how essential that is, and I know what it means for your body," Mills explained. "And I know that I don't have, at my age, any of the things that happen to the body, you know? I mean I've not had any knees replaced or hips replaced or anything, you know, because I never stopped working out."
Mills also encouraged others not to abandon fitness as they age, warning that periods of inactivity can lead to irreversible physical decline. "And so, for years they don't work out," she said. "You can't get that back. You really can't. You can start to work out again ... but you've lost something in that time."