A former Baywatch star who once patrolled television’s most famous beaches in a red swimsuit is making a fortune on OnlyFans, with her staggering earnings revealed just three months after joining the platform at 57.
Erika Eleniak became a household name playing lifeguard Shauni McClain on Baywatch from 1989 to 1992, sharing the screen with some of the biggest television stars of the era. More than three decades later, the Hollywood actor has found a new way to connect with the fans who remember her from the hit series.
‘Genuinely feel loved’
In August, Eleniak joined OnlyFans, initially unsure about sharing exclusive content through the subscription platform.
“When I first thought about joining OnlyFans, I honestly believed I was going to hate it,” she told Fox News.
But, she said, “I absolutely love it.”
“For the first time in my life, I genuinely feel loved, appreciated and empowered in a way I never have before. It’s an extraordinary feeling, and I honestly can’t believe how much happiness it’s brought into my life,” said Eleniak, who starred as Elly May Clampett in 1993’s The Beverly Hillbillies.
And the emotional rewards have come with a remarkable financial windfall.
On track to earn $1 million in first year
According to TMZ, Eleniak attracted more than 1,100 subscribers shortly after launching her account, reportedly earning around $10,000 a week – compared to the $3,500 she reportedly made per episode on Baywatch.
And the money kept coming. By late October, Eleniak had reportedly earned nearly $300,000 in just three months, averaging roughly $100,000 a month.
Although the figures have not been independently verified, Eleniak appears to be enjoying the freedom that comes with her new venture.
“I’m flirty, but I keep it classy and spicy,” she told Fox.
Back in the red suit
But OnlyFans isn’t the only reason Eleniak is back in the spotlight. More than three decades after leaving Baywatch, the 1989 Playmate of the Month preparing to return to the beaches that made her famous.
The actor is set to reprise her role as a guest star on the upcoming Baywatch revival, scheduled to premiere January 6, 2027.
“I am very excited to be a part of the reboot,” she said. “Looking back, the show was just magic. It was an escape for everybody, no matter where you lived in the world. It’s still magic.”
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