Shannon Elizabeth says OnlyFans earned her $1 million in nine days

Shannon Elizabeth, the American Pie actress, said she earned more than $1 million within nine days of joining OnlyFans in April, giving her financial control over her career and funding her wildlife charity.

TL;DR

• Elizabeth, 52, joined OnlyFans in April 2026 and said she crossed $1 million in nine days.
• She said fan support was “really surprising” and that she was honoured by it.
• Her representative said a portion of earnings will go to the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation.
• The sum is about £740,000, according to LBC.

How much did Shannon Elizabeth make on OnlyFans?

Elizabeth told Variety she “crossed $1 million in nine days,” according to Hello!.

Elizabeth said the response was “really surprising.” She added that she was honoured her fans came out to support her.

Earlier reports put her first-week haul higher. According to the Washington Times, Variety reported more than $1.2 million in the first week after her 16 April launch.

$1 million+ earned in nine days
Source: Shannon Elizabeth, speaking to Variety, via Hello!

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Source: LBC

Why Elizabeth joined OnlyFans

Elizabeth said she had spent roughly a decade living mostly off savings because she was less focused on work, according to Entertainment Now.

Her OnlyFans success has given her new financial freedom, according to Hello!. It has also let her be more selective about acting roles, according to ComingSoon.

Wildlife charity funding

Elizabeth’s representative said she plans to direct a portion of her earnings to the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, according to the Washington Times.

Elizabeth founded Animal Avengers in Los Angeles in 2001, according to Hello!. The foundation now focuses on protecting endangered wildlife and habitats in Africa.

What it means for UK audiences

OnlyFans is a London-headquartered company, and the milestone has been widely covered in Britain. LBC converted Elizabeth’s earnings to about £740,000.

Separately, Irish News reported that OnlyFans’ owner paid £522 million in dividends as user numbers rose.

OnlyFans said on 25 August that 5,076 creators have earned at least $1 million since 2016, according to ATDB.

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Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed 2 November 2026.