Shannon Elizabeth, known for her roles in films like "American Pie" and "Scary Movie," has become a significant earner on the adult content platform OnlyFans. The 52-year-old actress revealed to Variety that she earned her first million dollars within nine days of joining the site in April. This income now exceeds the earnings from her most prominent acting projects.
Transition to Digital Content
Prior to her success on OnlyFans, Elizabeth had been living off her savings for about a decade, with limited acting work. Her professional focus had shifted towards wildlife conservation in South Africa. "For the last ten years I've been living off of my savings for the most part because I haven't been as focused on work," she stated. "To be able to get myself back to the point where I'm not struggling and am able to choose projects because I like them and not because I need the money — it's definitely giving me more freedom to do that."
Elizabeth currently offers a variety of content on her page, and she indicated an openness to exploring more explicit material. "I do all kinds of content, but I don't even know what my boundaries will be," she said. "I'm still exploring it and as I become more comfortable with it, I'm going to push those boundaries."
Other Celebrities on the Platform
Elizabeth's financial success places her among a growing number of celebrities who have turned to OnlyFans. Actress Denise Richards, who joined the platform in 2022, reportedly earned several million dollars in her initial months and continues to earn nearly $300,000 per month, according to recent court filings. Drea de Matteo, known for her role in "The Sopranos," joined OnlyFans in 2023 after facing financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. She reported earning $75,000 in her first 75 minutes on the site, which she used to pay off debt and save her home. She has since begun posting nude content.
Other notable figures on the platform include Jaime Pressly, Carmen Electra, Amanda Bynes, Whitney Cummings, and Donna Mills. Mills, 85, joined the platform recently, citing a desire for a more personal connection with her fans, though she has not yet posted explicit content.