In recent years, the digital platform for exclusive content OnlyFans became a key tool for many athletesproviding them with an alternative platform to express themselves and connect directly with their followers.
This subscription based service allows them to share exclusive content of their lives, from photo shoots controlled by themselves to details of their training, becoming a lucrative source of income. With the year about to end, the British media The Sun made a list of the most prominent figures who take advantage of the platform to diversify their income.
Paige VanZant: from the UFC to a star on OnlyFans
Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant has explored various facets of her career, including bare knuckle boxing and fighting at Misfits Boxing. However, it was on OnlyFans where she found her greatest financial success. VanZant offers a VIP subscription for USD9.99 per month and made it clear that this has been her main source of income: “OnlyFans has definitely been my biggest source of income. “I think I made more money in 24 hours on OnlyFans than in my entire wrestling career combined.”declared to Barstool Sports.
Ebanie Bridges: success outside the ring
Ebanie Bridges, an Australian boxer known for her striking outfits during weigh-ins, entered OnlyFans in 2022. In addition to sharing sensual images, Bridges includes details of her training, offering her subscribers exclusive access to her athletic preparation. With a monthly fee of USD29.99 and more than 237,000 likes on his page, Bridges has consolidated his space on the platform, attracting both sports followers and fans interested in his personal content.
Renée Gracie: from motor racing to millionaire on OnlyFans
Australian Renée Gracie, who competed in V8 Supercars races, has generated approximately USD6 million since she began her adventure in OnlyFans. Despite having been banned from motorsports for her explicit content on the platform, she does not regret her decision: “I love OnlyFans, the concept and how it changed my life”Gracie said last year.
Alysha Newman: athletics and glamor online
Alysha Newman, bronze medalist in pole vault, has supplemented her sports career with an estimated income of $1 million annually thanks to OnlyFans. Charging 12.99 per month for a subscription, Newman includes both sports content and bold images. In dialogue with SunSportconfessed the curious requests he receives: “I always get strange requests. “A lot of people have asked me for photos of all my medals lined up, they love that.”.
Madelene Wright: an unexpected turn in her career
After being fired from Charlton Athletic in 2021 for engaging in controversial behavior, Madelene Wright found a chance for redemption in OnlyFans. With a monthly subscription of USD29.99, it is estimated that he earns around 659,000 annually. Regarding the benefits obtained since using the platform, he shared with SunSport: “I was able to get my own place, I was able to travel the world and enjoyed many luxuries”.
Liz Cambage: from baloncesto to digital entrepreneur
Basketball star Liz Cambage also opted for OnlyFans to diversify her income after leaving the WNBA in 2022. With a subscription fee of USD 12.99 and annual earnings estimated at 1.6 million, Cambage acknowledges that she had doubts at first: “I was very afraid to do it.”but my friends and family pressured me and told me not to worry about what other people said. People will either love you or hate you, regardless.”.
Lisa Buckwitz: bobsleigh and exclusive content
German Olympic bobsleigh gold medalist Lisa Buckwitz formalized a partnership with OnlyFans in 2022 and vowed to stay away from posing naked on the platform. “Fans get exclusive access to content I don’t normally share: the daily work, dynamics within the team, and personal milestones that often go unnoticed”pointed to Bild.
Pearl González: another opportunity after the UFC
Pearl González, former UFC fighter, has used OnlyFans to share exclusive content, including your workouts. With more than 180,000 likes on his page, it is estimated that he earns around USD648,000 a year. González, who is also dedicated to boxing and bare knuckle fighting, described his page as “Welcome to my paradise. Send me direct messages to see what it’s like”.
These athletes have transformed their presence on OnlyFans into a profitable source of incomecombining their sports careers with exclusive content that has captured the attention of a global audience.
