Harry Potter Star Admits Joining OnlyFans for Money Was Somewhat ‘Embarrassing’
Jessie Cave says she earned more in a year on OnlyFans than in her acting career and used the platform to stay afloat financially.
- Harry Potter star Jessie Cave revealed OnlyFans "really has saved me" financially after joining the platform in March 2025, citing struggles as a working artist.
- Mounting childcare costs prompted Cave to seek new income after 18 years maintaining her acting career. She explained "it costs so much for childcare" when opportunities became difficult to fund.
- Catering to a non-sexual niche, Cave shares "hair content" including brushing and plaiting videos on OnlyFans. She revealed earning more money in one year on the platform than during her entire acting career.
- Fellow celebrities including Lily Allen, Cardi, and Kate Nash have also joined OnlyFans, with Nash previously telling MPs she used the site to fund her tour.
- Cave added that OnlyFans has been a "fun little hobby" that increased her confidence as a woman. She continues performing one-woman shows, stating she wants "less shame about" how she makes her living as an artist.
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Harry Potter Star Admits Joining OnlyFans for Money Was Somewhat ‘Embarrassing’
Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures A Harry Potter star has opened up about using OnlyFans to support her family. She said the decision was difficult at first but later helped her feel more confident. Jessie Cave, who played Lavender Brown in the franchise, joined the platform last year. She explained that acting work alone was not enough to cover her family’s expenses. On the UK talk show This Morning, she said, “People just assume I’m rich and…
‘Harry Potter’ star says it was ‘embarrassing’ to turn to OnlyFans for money
Although she was embarrassed to share her financial struggles before joining OnlyFans, ‘Harry Potter’ star Jessie Cave is grateful to the platform for allowing her to make a living.
Harry Potter star says making OnlyFans content 'saved me'
Harry Potter star Jessie Cave has said making content for OnlyFans 'really has saved me' during an 'embarrassing' time when she was struggling for work and money. The actress, 39, is best known for her role as Lavender Brown in the popular fantasy film franchise and has gained attention since joining the platform in March […]
Jessie Cave: Harry Potter star on OnlyFans explains why she joined platform
A Harry Potter star turned to OnlyFans to help pay for her childcare after becoming “embarrassed” about her finances. Jessie Cave, who played Lavender Brown in the popular film series, started posting videos of herself brushing her long hair on the platform in 2025, and says she has since made more money than she ever did throughout her “entire acting career”. Appearing on This Morning on Thursday (20 August), the 39-year-old said: “People just …
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