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Shannon Elizabeth Launches OnlyFans at 52

Published 17 April 2026

Actress Shannon Elizabeth, best known for her role in the 1999 comedy American Pie, announced on April 16, 2026, that she is launching an OnlyFans account at age 52, a move she described as a way to reclaim control over her public image and connect directly with fans. The announcement came shortly after she filed for divorce from her husband, Simon Borchert, a South African conservationist she married in 2021 following a six-year relationship that began in 2015.

Elizabeth, who confirmed the separation to Us Weekly, stated that she has been apart from Borchert since September 2024. "I've been separated since September of last year, and this has been a thoughtful, ongoing process, not something that happened in the past few days," she said. "The meaningful pieces are already behind me, and only the formalities remain." Sources close to the situation described the split as recent, noting it aligns with her desire for greater personal freedom as she embarks on this new professional phase.

In explaining her decision to join OnlyFans, Elizabeth emphasized autonomy after years in Hollywood. Speaking to People magazine, she said, "I've spent my entire career working in Hollywood, where...

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