Erika Eleniak, the actress who became a household name as lifeguard Shauni McClain on 'Baywatch,' is on track to earn $1 million in her first year on OnlyFans, according to TMZ.com. The 56-year-old launched her profile in August and has already brought in nearly $300,000 in just three months, the outlet reported Tuesday.
Sources close to the actress told TMZ.com that her earnings have far exceeded the roughly $10,000 per week she was making shortly after joining the platform. Within weeks of her debut, she had already amassed more than 1,100 subscribers, the outlet previously reported.
Eleniak, who portrayed Shauni McClain from 1989 to 1992 on the iconic series, has emphasized that her OnlyFans content offers a different experience from her days in the famous red swimsuit. She has promised followers a more intimate and lighthearted glimpse of her life, including photographs, videos, beach-themed material, and numerous barefoot images.
She is not alone among Hollywood veterans turning to the subscription platform. Donna Mills, the 85-year-old star of 'Knots Landing,' and actress Jaime Pressly have also launched OnlyFans accounts, as TMZ.com has reported.
While Eleniak has yet to match the earnings of top creators such as Sophie Rain, her rapid success demonstrates the enduring appeal of familiar television personalities in the direct-to-fan subscription market. For local readers, the story highlights how established entertainers are increasingly bypassing traditional media to monetize their personal brands online.