Erika Eleniak, known for her role as Shauni McClain in the 1990s series "Baywatch," is reportedly on pace to earn approximately $1 million in her first year on the subscription platform OnlyFans. In the first three months since joining, Eleniak has accumulated nearly $300,000.
Eleniak, who starred on "Baywatch" from 1989 to 1992, told Fox News Digital that she initially anticipated disliking OnlyFans but has found the experience surprisingly positive. She stated that the platform has allowed her to reconnect with fans who have followed her career since the 1980s, citing an emotional impact and a sense of feeling "loved, appreciated and empowered."
According to TMZ, Eleniak's earnings have surpassed the $10,000 per week she was reportedly making shortly after launching her profile in August. The outlet also noted that she had over 1,100 subscribers.
Reflecting on her time in "Baywatch," Eleniak mentioned feeling insecure in swimsuits on set but expressed newfound comfort in her body at age 57. She described her OnlyFans content as "personal, playful and unfiltered" and noted that requests for feet content were surprisingly popular. Eleniak also stated she has encountered minimal backlash, attributing this to a positive reception and her practice of ignoring negative comments.
Eleniak believes the stigma surrounding OnlyFans is changing, viewing it as a "modern-day fan club" that allows creators, particularly women in entertainment, to control their own image and content. She defines "sexy" as confidence in one's skin rather than just aesthetics, a sentiment she feels more strongly now than in her 20s.
In addition to her OnlyFans success, Eleniak is slated to make a guest appearance in the upcoming "Baywatch" reboot on Fox, scheduled to premiere January 6, 2027. She expressed excitement about the reboot and hopes for a more regular role in future seasons, calling the original show "magic."