Shannon Elizabeth announced she’s joining OnlyFans on Wednesday, and Page Six exclusively learned the announcement comes shortly after she quietly filed to divorce her husband, Simon Borchert.
“The divorce is fresh. She is freshly single and launching her OnlyFans tomorrow morning,” a source exclusively told Page Six. We also heard she officially filed documents on Tuesday.
While the “American Pie” actress, 52, hasn’t publicly announced her split, she seemingly hinted at her breakup in a Facebook post on Wednesday as she reflected on resets in life.
“There’s something about the ocean that resets everything—slows the noise, softens the edges, and brings you right back to what matters. Grateful for these quiet moments, sandy paws, and unconditional love,” she wrote.
A rep for Shannon didn’t immediately return Page Six’s request for comment on the split.
Elizabeth did, however, reveal she’s joining the subscription-based platform in an effort to take control of her narrative.
“I’ve spent my entire career working in Hollywood, where other people controlled the narrative and the outcome of my career. This new chapter is about changing that, showing off a more sexy side no one has seen, and being closer to my fans,” Elizabeth told People.
In a separate statement to Page Six, Elizabeth shared that she’s looking forward to more interactions with her fans via the platform.
“Reconnecting with my fans through appearances has reminded me just how much their support has meant to me throughout my career–and how much I’ve missed that energy,” she said.
“OnlyFans gives me the opportunity to offer something more–a behind the scenes, unfiltered look at my life and a genuine connection that no other platform allows.”
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She continued: “This is also where I’ll be sharing exclusive content that you simply won’t find anywhere else. This isn’t just content to watch from a distance. This is for the people who have always shown up for me, and I want them to feel that.”
The “Scary Movie” actress added that she’s “still very much based in South Africa” and continues to do her charity work through her namesake foundation that “remains incredibly close to my heart.”
“But this feels like the perfect moment to open up my world to the fans who have been with me throughout this journey. I’m so excited for this,” she closed.
Creators Inc. CEO Andy Bachman added: “Shannon has always been someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with and giving back to her fans, and this allows her to do that in a more direct, meaningful way than ever before. It’s a powerful model, and right now, there’s nothing more effective at facilitating that connection than OnlyFans.”
Elizabeth tied the knot with the South African conservation specialist Borchert in 2021. The couple first met in 2015.
While they have not publicly shared much of their relationship, she and Borchert worked together on her foundation and they have also hosted a podcast together, “The Art of Conservation.”
Elizabeth was previously married to fellow actor Joseph D. Reitman from 2002 until 2006.
