Carmen Electra Says OnlyFans Is ‘Empowering:’ ‘I’m My Own Boss’
Carmen Electra, who launched her OnlyFans in May, is calling the subscription-based platform some of her most exciting work to date. Electra, 50, told Fox News that it was other…
Actress and model Carmen Electra poses backstage at the Badgley Mischka show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on September 8, 2018 in New York City.
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesCarmen Electra, who launched her OnlyFans in May, is calling the subscription-based platform some of her most exciting work to date.
Electra, 50, told Fox News that it was other people's suggestions to get her into OnlyFans. "It's a common thing that's happened to me throughout my career. I mean, I'm talking in the very beginning," she said. "I remember I would go to the mall here in LA, and I would just go walking around the mall. I didn't have enough money to buy anything, but I would look in the store and people would walk up to me and say, 'Are you an actress? Are you a model?' And they would ask me the same things and would say, 'You should get into acting!' Or 'You should do this, do that, and I think with OnlyFans, I heard about it multiple times to the point where I decided to look into it."
The Baywatch star added, "What I realized is that OnlyFans is a safe place where you can be your own creator. I have become my own creative director, my own stylist, my own visionary. You're one-on-one with the fans, so they can do requests, and I love it. It can be really, really fun. And I’ve had a blast creating photos, getting videos, and just allowing my fans to follow me wherever I go on these journeys in my life. That’s exactly what I wanted to do."
One thing Electra loves about the site is that she has complete control over what she decides to release as "there's no one telling you what to do; I'm my own boss." She added, "It's intense and very empowering. It's so self-empowering. And creatively, I've always had so many fun and creative ideas, and there's been times when I've been able to follow through with those with different projects I'm working on."
"There are other times when that's not what it is," the Scary Movie star said. "If I'm shooting a movie or hosting and that's just not what the vibe is, I love doing my job and that's fine. But, now I feel like I'm almost like my own editor and I can pull out something I don't like. You know, I can shoot for days, take a break, whatever … It's entirely up to me."
Electra loves being in charge of her own content saying, “I, for once, have this opportunity to be my own boss and have my own creative vision to share with my fans without someone standing over me, telling me, ‘Don’t do this, don’t do that. Cover up this.'”
Side hustles are something celebs have in common with all of us, earning some extra money on the side by creating personalized video messages for fans on Cameo, a site that allows fans to commission celebrities to record a message for themselves, their colleagues and loved ones for any special occasion.
By analyzing the 20 most reviewed celebs per Cameo category (actors, athletes, creators, comedians, musicians, and reality TV celebs), Casumo ranked the top 20 most profitable celebrities based on the percentage increase of their rates compared to a year ago. See below how much it costs to commission your favorite celebrity:
Aaron Watson
Danielle Del Valle/Getty ImagesIf country music’s your bag, you might want to request a Cameo from Texan country crooner Aaron Watson. The musician has seen success with his videos, upping the price of a personalized message by 42% from $65.81 last year to $93.71 today.
Ice-T
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTVLegendary American rapper, actor, and producer Ice-T is another popular musician you can request a video from on Cameo. Whether you know him for his hip-hop career or his long-running acting stint on 'Law and Order,' you can get a personalized message from the star – but it’ll cost you 69% more than it did last year. Now, a video will set you back a cool $562.27, compared to $332.89 last year.
Cedric the Entertainer
Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameStand-up comedian and actor Cedric Kyles – best known as his stage name, Cedric the Entertainer – is another favorite on the Cameo platform. If you want to entertain your friends or family with a custom video this year, it’ll cost you $234.90 – +23% more than the $190.76 it was in 2021.
Anthony Anderson
Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesActor and comedian Anthony Anderson is best known for starring in the hit ABC sitcom Black-ish, amongst others. If you want a video from this American funny man, it’ll cost you $187.42 – a +31% increase from $143.08 last year.
Andrew Dice Clay
Neilson Barnard/Getty ImagesControversial comedian and actor Andrew Dice Clay has also upped his rates. Known for his brash, straight-talking manner, you can expect the same in his personalized messages to your friends and family. The "Diceman" will grant you a video for $436.07, a 53% increase from $285.19 in 2021.
Mario Cantone
Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCMIconic comedian and 'Sex and the City' star Mario Cantone (Anthony to 'SATC' fans) is another celeb making good money from Cameo. Coinciding with the release of SATC spin-off And Just Like That, Cantone has upped his rates this year and now charges $187.42 for a Cameo – a big increase of 96% compared to the $95.39 it would have cost you last year.
Pete Alonso
Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesIf you’re a baseball fan, you’ll know Pete Alonso (aka "The Polar Bear") as the first baseman for the New York Mets. Alonso upped his Cameo price to $284.88 this year, a 20% jump from $237.90 last year. This athlete is another charitable giver, putting some of the proceeds towards his charity Homers for Heroes, which raises money to thank local heroes in communities.
Tony Hawk
Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesSkateboarding legend Tony Hawk is another athlete enjoying the benefits of Cameo. If you grew up watching his skateboarding videos (or playing the iconic Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video games) and want a personalized message from the pro himself, it will now set you back $284.88, a 20% increase from $237.76 in 2021.
T.J. Lavin
Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Nightclub & Bar Media GroupFamous for his successful BMX career and for hosting the MTV reality competition show The Challenge, T.J. Lavin is also cashing in on Cameo. You can buy a video from the star for $211.16, which is a 48% increase from the $143.08 he charged in 2021.
Brett Favre
Hannah Foslien/Getty ImagesAnother NFL legend who’s recently upped their prices is Super Bowl Champion Quarterback Brett Favre. A video from the sports star will now cost you $379.84, a 60% increase from $237.90 in 2021!
Drew Brees
Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesNFL star Drew Brees has also upped his price by 66%, from $428.42 in 2021 to $712.21 this year. But this price increase is for good reason. Not only do you get a custom-made video from the New Orleans Saints Quarterback, but 100% of your money goes to the Brees Dream Foundation, which strives to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care for children and families in need.
Brian Baumgartner
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SBIFFFans of 'The Office' will know beloved actor Brian Baumgartner as Kevin Malone from the hit sitcom. Baumgartner is another star capitalizing on the Cameo boom, now charging $212.41 for a personalized video. That’s a jump of 15% from $185.46 in 2021. But with a whopping 4037 reviews and a five-star rating, 'The Office' fans are evidently happy to pay!
Larry Thomas
Vince Bucci/Getty Images'Seinfeld' actor Larry Thomas - "The Soup Nazi" - has also upped his rates in the last year by 85%. A video from the Emmy Award-nominated actor will cost you $141.19 this year, compared to $76.31 in 2021! Thomas has clearly been putting in the time on Cameo, with 1900 reviews so far.
Tom Felton
Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesHarry Potter alumni Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy to Potterheads) now charges a whopping $568.52 for a video in 2022, which has increased 200% from $189.26 last year. According to his promotional video, the star offers shout-outs for birthdays and weddings and has a fan club run through the site. With a five-star rating from over 500 reviews, his fans clearly think it’s worth the cost.
Tay Zonday
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesYouTube OG Tay Zonday is making the most of his instantly recognizable voice on the Cameo platform. The "Chocolate Rain" singer has 1074 reviews on the site, so there is clearly high demand for his personalized messages. This might be why the star has bumped his prices up by +208% in the last year, rising from $38.15 in 2021 to $117.45 today!
