They look like your neighbors, classmates, or the girls from the coffee shop across the street. But here’s the catch: their monthly income rivals the annual budget of a small country — all thanks to OnlyFans.
The platform has revolutionized the industry, allowing seemingly ordinary girls to become icons of the adult world. In this article, we’ll explore the phenomenon of the ten most successful creators on the platform.
You’ll learn how they captured the hearts — and wallets — of millions, and what marketing strategies brought these models to the top.
1. Sophie Rain
Sophie Rain’s success may seem questionable to some, but few remain indifferent. “Model, virgin, and Christian” — that’s how she describes herself.
Interestingly, it was Sophie’s sister, Sierra Rain, who suggested she create an account on the platform. Sierra is also a TikTok star and runs her own OnlyFans page. During a livestream interview with Adin Ross, Sophie mentioned that she is half Filipino and half European.
The key element of her marketing strategy is the focus on Christian values and virginity, which sets her apart from other creators on the platform. Sophie openly says she produces her own content and considers her approach unique. In her first year, from 2023 to 2024, she earned over $43 million — a figure that caused a stir in the industry.
Rain frequently goes viral on TikTok, collaborates with well-known rappers, and actively comments on issues of ethics and morality in the adult industry.
Sophie has 8.4 million followers on Instagram. Her main content consists of entertaining Reels with lip-syncs.
2. Eva Elfie
A Russian adult film actress from Omsk. She’s around 28 years old, though she keeps her exact age private. Eva’s real name is Yulia Romanova, and she performs only with her husband, Artyom, known as Adam Ocelot.
Eva doesn’t wear a wedding ring and dislikes when people discuss her personal life. In the media, she often portrays the image of a cute, petite elf-like girl — which is where her stage name comes from.
Since the fall of 2022, Eva has been an official ambassador for 1xBet. Her Instagram account has over 4 million followers, and she is also active on Twitter, TikTok, Telegram, and VK.
Eva is active on YouTube, appears in various shows, interviews Dota players, and openly shares her love for esports. However, Elfie started her career on Pornhub. Explicit videos on the adult platform remain her main source of traffic.
3. Sweetie Fox
A model, cosplayer, and adult film actress from Yekaterinburg. She is an ambassador for Mostbet. Her real name is Daria, and she built her career by bringing “Rule 34” to life on screen.
| Rule 34 is a meme and an unspoken rule stating that if something exists on the internet, there’s porn of it. |
Sweetie Fox mainly cosplays as fox girls and characters from popular games and cartoons. For example, she has photos and videos as Black Widow from the Marvel Universe and Gadget from Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.
The model films videos together with her husband. On her social media, Daria has admitted that her husband is her first and only man.
Her stance is simple: “If a girl works in the adult industry, it doesn’t mean she has many partners.”
Sweetie Fox’s media career also began with explicit videos on Pornhub, which became her main source of traffic.
4. Riley Reid
Her real name is Ashley Matthews. She is an American with Latin American roots and entered the adult industry at the age of 19. Riley won industry awards for “Best New Starlet” and “Performer of the Year” two years in a row.
Reid is very active on social media and promotes her personal brand. She openly discusses the challenges of working in the adult industry and often shares moments from her personal life, including starting a family and the birth of her daughter.
Her signature appeal lies in combining the image of a sweet, innocent girl with an open and passionate personality.
In addition to adult content, Riley often discusses psychology, ethics, and the nuances of female self-expression. The serious topics she raises on social media attract an audience both within and outside the industry. Using her popularity, Reid promotes adult clothing under the Eighteen Plus Clothing brand and cosmetics.
Riley Reid began as an adult film actress and, by 2013, had already ranked eighth among the top ten performers in the industry. Beyond adult platforms, she built her presence first on YouTube, then expanded to OnlyFans, Instagram, and other social networks.
5. Jameliz
Her real name is Jameliz Benitez Smith. She is a Dominican-American influencer, born on February 16, 2002, in the Dominican Republic and currently living in Miami. By the age of 22, she had become a star on TikTok, Instagram, and OnlyFans, amassing over 15 million followers on TikTok and nearly 9 million on Instagram. Her OnlyFans audience exceeds 450,000 subscribers, with a monthly subscription fee of $19.99.
Jameliz’s signature approach is her versatility in promotion. She clearly separates her content types: vibrant dance and entertainment videos go on TikTok and Instagram, while exclusive content and lifestyle blogging are reserved for OnlyFans.
The model communicates with her audience honestly and directly. She creates content with a strong focus on Latina aesthetics. Jameliz also runs educational blogs about earning through social media, often answers followers’ questions about life, finances, and style, and speaks openly about her journey to success in the adult industry.
6. Mia Khalifa
Mia Khalifa was born on February 10, 1993, in Beirut, Lebanon. She moved to the United States with her family in 2000. Her brief career in the adult industry lasted only three months between 2014 and 2015, but during that time she gained massive fame and sparked widespread controversy. Her bold scenes, including those with religious themes, caused an international uproar and provoked strong reactions in her home country, Lebanon.
Khalifa’s distinctive approach to promotion lies in her openness about women’s independence, self-irony, and criticism of the adult industry. After leaving professional porn, Mia became an influential blogger and webcam model.
Today, she covers topics such as sports, politics, activism, and pop culture on Instagram. She is a vocal advocate for women’s rights, shares moments from her life, engages in charity work, and isn’t afraid to discuss controversial social issues on her platforms. On OnlyFans, Mia continues to sell explicit content — and it all began with provocative videos on adult sites.
7. Alina Rose
Alina Rose is an American model, blogger, gamer, and entrepreneur, born on May 30, 2000. She began her journey with gaming streams as a child and quickly gained popularity in her teens on TikTok and Instagram through dance and lifestyle videos.
In total, Alina has more than 10 million followers across various platforms. She rose to fame in 2021 after a viral TikTok video, and her later short clips and cosplays gathered tens of millions of views. Later, Alina Rose announced her OnlyFans account to her loyal audience.
The key elements of her marketing strategy are the combination of a gamer persona, trendy outfits, and body positivity. Alina actively talks about modeling, working with brands like Fashion Nova, fitness, and building a successful online business.
She speaks openly about cosmetic treatments and plastic surgeries and encourages her audience to earn money online the same way she does.
8. Bonnie Blue
Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Emma Billinger, is a British adult film actress known for her bold controversies and extreme challenges on OnlyFans. In January 2025, she announced a record — having sex with 1,057 men in a single day — and later stated her intention to break it by hosting an event with 2,000 men inside a glass cage in the center of London.
After a series of provocative stunts and repeated violations of platform policies, her OnlyFans account was permanently banned, cutting off her monthly income of over $790,000. The incident caused a major stir among her peers.
Bonnie’s signature promotional tactic is constant provocation. Before entering the industry, she worked as a recruitment consultant. She was married and later moved to Australia. Her visa controversies, involvement in questionable promotional campaigns, and open engagement with taboo topics made her one of the most talked-about figures in Europe.
9. Lena The Plug
Lena The Plug, whose real name is Lena Nersesian, is an American of Armenian descent. She was born on June 1, 1991, in California. She earned a degree in psychology from the University of California and later obtained a master’s degree from Lund University in Sweden. Before dedicating herself to modeling and blogging, she worked as a nanny, cashier, and even a purchasing manager.
Lena’s main focus is lifestyle blogging — videos about everyday life, fitness and relationship advice, along with explicit photos and videos on OnlyFans.
She quickly became popular on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter, gaining millions of followers. Lena discusses topics such as sexuality, body positivity, relationships, and women’s freedom. Her content combines personal stories, tips for women, and open conversations about life in the digital age.
Her main traffic sources are Pornhub and Instagram.
10. Angela White
Angela White is one of the most famous adult film actresses of our time. She was born in Sydney, Australia, in 1985. She began her career in the adult industry immediately after turning 18 in 2003 and quickly became a cult figure thanks to her natural appearance and uninhibited style of performance.
Angela was the first Australian model to shoot for the American studio The Score Group. She later gained immense popularity across the European, Asian, and North American markets, appearing in more than 100 leading magazines within the adult industry.
The hallmark of Angela White’s content is its openness, feminism, and versatility. She is not only an actress but also a director, producer, and entrepreneur. Angela often promotes body positivity, supports fellow sex workers, and fights against discrimination in the industry. Her signature trait is genuine communication with fans and active engagement on social media, including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
Angela has over 2.7 million followers on TikTok. She has won the XBIZ “Performer of the Year” award three times and was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2018.
| The AVN Hall of Fame is an honorary list established in 1995 by the American magazine *Adult Video News (AVN)* to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the adult entertainment industry. |
How to Replicate the Success of the Top 10 Models: Tips and Recommendations
The ranking above shows that there are many different paths to fame. It might be through scandalous provocation like Bonnie Blue, genuine audience connection like Jameliz, or immersion in geek culture like Sweetie Fox.
The first step is to find your audience and build visibility. Each of the top models started by creating content that people genuinely enjoyed. For example, Eva Elfie and Sweetie Fox built their traffic base on Pornhub, while Alina Rose, Sophie Rain, and Jameliz first became famous on TikTok and later on Instagram.
The second step is to find your unique “hook” and prove that the main asset in this industry is the ability to stand out and turn that uniqueness into a brand worth millions of dollars.
From Eva Elfie, who conquered the world of esports, to Mia Khalifa, who uses her platform to discuss pressing social issues — this ranking proves one thing: the audience doesn’t pay for anonymous explicitness but for authenticity and the story behind the creator. Without a name and proper promotion, a model will struggle to pass the $5,000-a-month mark, let alone reach millions.
As for traffic sources, TikTok and Instagram remain the leading platforms.
