Shannon Elizabeth Joins OnlyFans: Why Is American Pie Star Taking New Career Route?

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American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth has decided to join the adult content creation platform OnlyFans. Elizabeth, who rose to the status of a s*x symbol in the early 2000s, shared that she wanted to take control of her narrative.

Speaking to PEOPLE about the decision, Elizabeth shared that other people in Hollywood “controlled the narrative and the outcome of my career.” She shared that this new decision will change things, adding that the platform will bring her “closer to my fans.”

Her manager, Andy Bachman, also backed her decision, sharing with Variety that this move helped her connect with her fans “in a more direct, meaningful way than ever before.” Elizabeth shared with the outlet, “Reconnecting with my fans through appearances has reminded me just how much their support has meant to me throughout my career — and how much I’ve missed that energy.”

The Scary Movie star is the latest in the long list of celebrities who turned to OnlyFans, despite the notorious reputation of the platform. It is primarily used by adult content creators, but in recent years, the platform has tried to expand its niche to comedians, athletes, musicians, and experts on physical fitness.

Shannon Elizabeth Explains Why She Chose OnlyFans

OnlyFans takes a small percentage of fan payments as a platform fee, allowing creators to keep a major chunk of it for themselves. This lucrative model was one of the prime attractions for many creators, who moved their content from other platforms to OnlyFans.

Shannon Elizabeth shared with PEOPLE that she chose OnlyFans because “it allows me to connect directly with my audience, create on my own terms, and just be free.” With its unique advantages over other platforms, Elizabeth believed that OF “is the future.”

Her manager, Andy Bachman, also noted how the platform has a “powerful model,” facilitating meaningful connections with fans. Elizabeth further shared with Variety:

After her high-profile stint in Hollywood, Elizabeth went on to achieve popularity in another field. She became a professional poker player and was one of the best at it, making a good fortune from her career.

Shannon Elizabeth’s Net Worth

Shannon Elizabeth as Buffy Gilmore in Scary Movie | Credits: Dimension Films

During her time in Hollywood, Shannon Elizabeth starred in movies like American Pie, Scary Movie, Thirteen Ghosts, Cursed, and Nights of the Demon, and shows like That ’70s Show and Cuts. While her early movie salaries remain unknown, it was reported that she was paid in the $500,000 to $750,000 range to appear in American Reunion, the seventh film in the American Pie franchise (via THR).

However, it was her professional poker career that earned her millions. She competed in some major competitions, including the World Series of Poker. Here’s a breakdown of her appearance in the tournament and her earnings (via Hendon Mob Poker Database).

She also earned $125,000 at the 2007 NBC National Heads-Up Championship, losing to Paul Wasicka in the finals. Elizabeth is also involved in wildlife conservation, originally establishing Animal Avengers in 2001 for rescued dogs and cats. She renamed it to Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, which evolved into a broader wildlife conservation charity.

Her total earnings from movies and poker put her estimated net worth at $5 million (via Celebrity Net Worth).

Other Famous Stars Who Have Joined OnlyFans

Denise Richards in FRIENDS | Credits: NBC

Denise Richards joined the adult content creation platform in 2022 and was previously reported to have been making $2 million per month. Later, during her divorce settlement, her ex-husband, Aaron Phypers, revealed that she was making $250,000 per month from her OF and Bravo TV show.

Sami Sheen, Richards’ daughter with Charlie Sheen, made headlines when she started her OF account in 2022. Richards shared in a statement on Instagram that while many people were critical of her daughter, she admired her “confidence”. However, her father wasn’t happy, sharing with E! News, “I do not condone this, but since I’m unable to prevent it, I urged her to keep it classy, creative, and not sacrifice her integrity.”

Drea De Matteo decided to join OnlyFans after running into financial troubles. She shared with Daily Mail, “They put me into foreclosure and my house had flooded, so I was trying to sell the house quickly.” The Sopranos star revealed that she had $10 remaining in her bank account when she turned to OF to care for her children and her sick mom. It paid off, as she shared, “It saved us. OnlyFans saved my life, 100 percent. I can’t believe I’m saying that, but it really did save us.”

Carmen Electra joined OnlyFans in 2022, sharing, “It’s intense and very empowering. It’s so self-empowering” (via PEOPLE). Other famous celebrities on OF include Iggy Azalea, Tana Mongeau, Cardi B, Bella Thorne, Tyga, Amber Rose, Pia Mia, Trisha Paytas, and Amanda Bynes.

Several WWE wrestlers started OnlyFans to sustain their livelihood. These stars include Cora Jade, Mandy Rose, Chelsea Green, Zelina Vega, Scarlett Bordeaux, Toni Storm, Paige Vanzant, Cheerleader Melissa, and Allysin Kay.

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