Donna Mills is living proof that it’s never too late to try something new like OF.
The 85-year-old actress has joined the list of older Hollywood stars who use the adult entertainment platform. Her plans are already laid out as she joined the site to build meaningful connections with her fans.
Donna Mills has never been one to go the conventional route with her life’s plans. From having a child at 54 to taking the bold step to revive her career at 81 after an 18-year hiatus, the actress has been one for surprising moves.
Mills, who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, particularly through her role as Abby Cunningham on the CBS primetime soap “Knots Landing,” has shocked fans with her latest move. The actress started her own OF account at the ripe age of 85!
She expressed her excitement to join the platform in a statement, adding that she acknowledges the “more personal and direct connection” the subscription-based site offers.
“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,” she shared before revealing details of the content she intends to put out.
Mills told Variety that she plans to share moments of her daily life, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and engage with her fans in a more meaningful way. “It’s simply another platform to spend quality time with the people who’ve supported me throughout my career while staying true to who I am,” the TV star added.
The Actress Plans To Remain True To Herself On The Platform
5While many creators use the site to share explicit content, Mills does not intend to veer from sharing details of her actual personality in real time with viewers. She has no plans to change who she is, but rather she wants to give her “longtime fans more access to the personality, style, and behind-the-scenes moments they already love.”
CEO of OF owner Creators INC Andy Bachman shared that he’s known the TV star to be fearless and ahead of her time. Speaking about her decision to join the entertainment site at 85, Bachman said she responded in true Mills fashion: “YOLO [You Only Live Once], let’s do it.”
He continued, sharing that the octogenarian is approaching OF on her own terms and creating a space that feels personal, authentic, and completely true to her.
Donna Mills Became A Mom In Her Fifties
5A few years ago, Mills reflected on her life-changing decision to become a mother while she was well into her fifties. She shared that prior to welcoming her daughter, Chloe, her sole focus was her career until she realized something was missing.
When she acknowledged her desire to have a child, she went after it and adopted Chloe at she was only four days old and has raised her since then. The “Knots Landing” actress was 54 when her daughter came into her life, and she recalled being told she was “going to be too old [to] have a little toddler running around” by people at the time.
Despite the remarks, Mills went on with her decision, telling PEOPLE, “I never felt older than the other mothers who were probably in their 20s.” The actress shared that having her daughter at 54 was the perfect timing and advised other women who are career-oriented to focus on building their careers before venturing into motherhood.
“The Incident” star revealed that age got nothing on their mother-daughter bond as they communicate daily and hang out weekly.
The ‘Knots Landing’ Star Doesn’t Put A Clock On Success
5After adopting Chloe, the TV icon made the decision to take an 18-year hiatus from acting to be home with her daughter once she started school. She said, “I didn’t become a mother to give her to a nanny” and stayed true to her words. Mills took her time to soak up the full experience of motherhood before stepping back into the industry.
Being away from the lights, cameras, and action for almost two decades did not make Mills rusty; she appeared on “General Hospital” in 2014 and bagged an Emmy for her role as Outstanding Guest Actor. As reported by AJC, the iconic actress shared that she was ready to revive her career after leaving Hollywood for motherhood.
At her age, Mills is more open to older-woman roles, especially for those that embrace her grey hair with sprinkles of glamor. She reportedly works out five times a week to keep herself in the best shape and sticks to her skincare regimen.
Donna Mills Is One Of Many Older Stars To Join OF
5Several Hollywood veterans have joined the popular subscription-based platform in recent years for various reasons. Some stars created their OF accounts to generate funds to pay off debts, gain financial independence, or, like Mills, connect directly with longtime fans outside of traditional studio systems.
“American Pie” star Shannon Elizabeth launched her OF profile in April at 52 years old and earned over $1 million within her first seven days on the site.
She shared that one of the reasons she was pivoting to the adult entertainment website was because she was growing tired of working in Hollywood, where “other people controlled the narrative and the outcome of my career.”
Emmy-winning actress Drea de Matteo reportedly joined the platform after facing a financial crisis. She started as a creator on the site at 51 years old in 2023. She later told The Daily Mail that OF “saved her life” financially and helped her pay off her home.
Another Emmy winner, Jamie Pressly from “My Name Is Earl,” launched her OF account at 48, stating that it would serve as a means for her to connect with her audience directly and on her own terms.
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