You might recall her glamorous roles from primetime television or her memorable performance as Chandler Bing’s fiery novelist mother on Friends.
However, Morgan Fairchild is promising to unveil a different aspect of her personality as she becomes the latest seasoned soap star to sign up for the daring online subscription service OnlyFans.
“I’m uploading new photos and videos. And just to clarify: no, not that kind,” the 76-year-old actress shared with U.S. news outlets, including People, TMZ, and USA Today.
“It’s mainly just me being silly and discussing whatever’s on my mind.”
From left to right, actresses Linda Gray, Fairchild, Donna Mills, Loni Anderson, and Nicollette Sheridan at a Beverly Hills event in 2023. Mills, known for her role in Knots Landing, joined OnlyFans in July. (Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Lifetime / A+E)
A prominent figure in television and film during the 1980s and ’90s, Fairchild’s extensive resume includes iconic soaps such as Falcon Crest, Dallas, and General Hospital, along with regular guest appearances on popular shows like Mork & Mindy, Magnum, P.I., The Love Boat, Saturday Night Live, Murphy Brown, and Friends.
“People recognize the characters, the outfits, and the big hairstyles… They might not realize just how much of a science enthusiast I am or how easily my sister can make me laugh. I would love to share more of that,” said the actress from Dallas, who co-hosts the podcast 2 Bitches From Texas with her sister Cathryn Hartt.
She follows in the footsteps of her friend and Knots Landing star Donna Mills, who became a member of OnlyFans in July and has spoken favorably about her experiences in interviews. Last spring, Mills went viral on social media after responding to an age-shaming comment.
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OnlyFans is a subscription-based platform where users pay creators for bespoke photos and videos, widely recognized for its adult content and as a safer environment for sex workers to earn a living. It has been highlighted in broader discussions regarding the fight against sex trafficking and the protection of minors, with the platform announcing a ban on sexually explicit content in 2021, only to reverse that decision shortly after.
In recent times, however, a broader demographic seeking to improve their financial situations has joined the platform, including an increasing number of well-known personalities aiming to engage with their paying audience through more mild, non-explicit content.
American Pie‘s Shannon Elizabeth, Battlestar Galactica‘s Tricia Helfer, Drea de Matteo from The Sopranos, and several stars from Baywatch are among the Hollywood figures from the 1990s and early 2000s who have signed up.
Elite athletes, including numerous Olympians, have also turned to the service as a means of generating income and achieving financial security while managing the high expenses associated with a competitive sports career.
In recent years, more well-known personalities have joined OnlyFans, including, from left, Tricia Helfer from Battlestar Galactica, Shannon Elizabeth from American Pie, and Baywatch’s Erika Eleniak. (Unique Nicole /AFP/Getty, Kevin Winter/Getty, Alex J. Berliner/ABImages/Paramount Pictures/Getty)