The Hollywood star and mother of 5 admits considering the option amid financial struggles.
Tori Spelling, the well-known actress best recognized for her role as Donna Martin on the hit TV series “Beverly Hills, 90210”, has recently sparked conversations about potentially joining OnlyFans.
This development comes amid her ongoing financial struggles, which have been exacerbated by her recent split from her husband, Dean McDermott, with whom she shares five children.
Spelling’s Rise to Fame
Spelling became famous at the age of 17 through “Beverly Hills, 90210” which her father, Aaron Spelling, co-produced. She was also cast in many made-for-television films, reality TV shows and popular series like “Smallville.”
Spelling is also the author of several books, including her autobiography “sTORI Telling” which uncovers her life, career and complex relationship with her father.
On March 29, 2024, the multifaceted actress and mother of 5 children filed for divorce from McDermott after an 18-year relationship.
In May 2024, Tori Spelling launched a new podcast called “misSPELLING” where she discusses her personal life, business and trending topics with famous guests, including William Shatner and Denise Richards.
Spelling has been open about her financial difficulties over the years. The situation has become more pressing in recent months as she navigates the financial responsibilities of raising five children and the cost of their future education.
“And the university, which they will eventually go to, is inordinately expensive. It’s just crazy,” Spelling told William Shatner during the Aug. 1st episode of her “misSPELLING” podcast.
On the same occasion, Spelling joked about having to join OnlyFans to afford college tuition for her kids. Although her tone was lighthearted, the underlying financial stress she faces is obvious.
Spelling’s potential move to adult content creation on OnlyFans underscores the pressures many parents face when planning for their children’s education and the unconventional means one may consider to do so.
“But OnlyFans has transformed, now there are comedians, chefs, and other types of creators. It’s videos, and people pay to subscribe. But a lot of actresses do it now and they show things. If you’re in a bikini or something revealing, people can pay more to get a shot of you with your breast showing,”
Spelling’s comments have generated considerable media attention and public interest, but no official decision has been announced yet.
The possibility of her following through with joining OnlyFans highlights the financial struggles that even celebrities can face and the lengths they might go to ensure their children’s well-being and education.
More public figures are turning to platforms like OnlyFans to reclaim control over their content and interactions with fans, besides the additional income it may provide. Olympic athletes have also joined the platform to help fund their participation at the Paris 2025 Olympics.
For Spelling, joining OnlyFans could be a strategic move to leverage her celebrity status in a way that directly benefits her family despite the potential controversy such a decision might spark.
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