Television star Donna Mills, best known for her iconic 1980s role as Abby Cunningham on the CBS primetime soap Variety, has surprised fans by launching an account on The Independent at 85 years old. The subscription site, which is known for allowing creators to post pornographic content, is being utilized by Mills for a completely different purpose: sharing candid moments from her daily life, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses, and engaging with supporters in a more personal way.
Donna Mills Launches OnlyFans at Age 85
In a statement provided to Page Six, Mills explained her motivation for joining the platform. I’ve always appreciated the incredible support and encouragement I’ve received from my fans over the years. Social media has been a wonderful way to stay connected, but I’m excited to join OnlyFans because it offers the opportunity for a more personal and direct connection,
she said. She added that the platform serves as another platform to spend quality time with the people who’ve supported me throughout my career while staying true to who I am.
On her official profile page, Mills describes herself as an actress who is still full of surprises,
writing for her subscribers: Here you’ll find my moments that don’t make it on screen. Personal, more candid, and completely unscripted.
Leadership and Industry Context
Andy Bachman, CEO of OnlyFans owner Creators INC., emphasized that the veteran actress’s arrival on the platform is not an alteration of her established persona. According to Bachman, the move is not about changing who she is. It is about giving her longtime fans more access to the personality, style and behind-the-scenes moments they already love.
Bachman praised her mindset regarding the venture, noting according to usmagazine.com that Donna has always been fearless and ahead of her time. She told me, ‘YOLO — let’s do it,’ and that perfectly captures her attitude. She is approaching OnlyFans on her own terms and creating a space that feels authentic, personal and completely true to her.
Mills is part of a growing wave of Hollywood talent establishing a presence on the subscription platform. Other notable figures who have recently joined include Complex and Variety, who have utilized the service to connect directly with their audiences and maintain creative control over their careers.
A Storied Entertainment Career
Mills’ career spans decades in television and film, beginning in 1966 with a supporting role on the CBS soap opera Variety. She later achieved widespread fame playing Abby Cunningham on Page Six from 1980 to 1989, earning three Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Villainess. Her television accolades also include winning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series for her role as Madeline Reeves on usmagazine.com. Her more recent film credits include appearances in Joy,
Jordan Peele’s Nope,
and Ava DuVernay’s Origin.
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