In the ever-evolving world of celebrity income streams, two familiar British faces—Katie Price and Kerry Katona—have found remarkable financial stability through an unlikely source: the adult subscription platform OnlyFans. As revealed in the ITV2 series Getting Filthy Rich, both women have navigated personal and financial upheavals, emerging as prominent figures in the growing trend of public personalities turning to digital subscription services for income. Their stories, candidly shared on television and in interviews, shed light on the complex interplay between money, family, and public scrutiny in the age of online content.
Katie Price, the former model and reality TV star whose career has spanned decades, did not mince words about her current financial situation. According to International Business Times, Price stated on January 15, 2026, that her OnlyFans account now generates between £50,000 and £80,000 each month. This steady income, she explained, has become her most reliable source of earnings, a significant shift from her earlier reliance on television appearances, brand endorsements, and media deals. Price, who has spoken openly about past debt and bankruptcy, credits OnlyFans with allowing her to regain financial stability through a predictable revenue stream. "OnlyFans has allowed me to regain financial stability through a direct and predictable source of income," she told the programme, emphasizing the platform’s role in her recovery from financial hardship.
The nature of Price’s content, however, is carefully managed. She clarified that she does not post fully nude material and adheres to a structured posting schedule, rather than uploading spontaneously. "My content does not involve nudity and follows a structured posting schedule," she stated. This approach, she said, is not just a matter of personal preference but stems from her responsibilities as a parent. Price’s role as a mother is central to the boundaries she sets, and she has been adamant about maintaining a clear separation between her private life and her online persona.
To help manage the sometimes overwhelming demand from subscribers, Price employs an artificial intelligence character named 'Jordan'—a nod to her former modeling alias—to assist with messaging. This, she explained, helps her maintain a healthy distance between her real life and the digital world. "I use an artificial intelligence character called 'Jordan' to assist with messaging," she revealed, adding that this system allows her to stay in control and avoid burnout.
Kerry Katona, another reality TV veteran and former member of the pop group Atomic Kitten, has experienced a similarly dramatic transformation in her fortunes thanks to OnlyFans. Katona joined the platform after her work dried up during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when she was, in her own words, "panicking" about how to pay rent and bills for her five children. As she told The Times, "Everything was cancelled [during COVID]. I was panicking. How could I pay the rent and the bills with five kids? Then someone mentioned OnlyFans." She was no stranger to the world of glamour modeling, having started as a page 3 model, but the leap to digital content was prompted by necessity.
Katona’s approach to OnlyFans is refreshingly direct. She does all her own content, eschewing filters and airbrushing, and prefers to be overtly sexual, seeing it as the quickest way to earn significant money. "Listen, I’d rather get my t*** out for a grand a day than pick up litter. For me, the quickest way [to make money on OnlyFans] is being sexual. I do it all myself. It's dead easy. I don't use filters or airbrushing. I made £160,000 the first month," she told The Times. Katona’s earnings have since skyrocketed, with her admitting that her income from the platform is now "in the millions," all of which, she insists, goes toward her children.
Despite her financial success, Katona is clear about her hopes for her children’s futures. She has repeatedly stated that she does not want her daughters to follow in her footsteps on OnlyFans, believing they deserve better opportunities. "Let me do it all. They are too good for all this. Let me do what I need to do for them to be better than me," she explained. Her openness about her difficult childhood, failed marriages, and financial setbacks underscores the determination that has fueled her recent success. "For years it was a pity party. I felt sorry for myself. I thought I deserved a line of coke after my terrible childhood, my messed-up marriages, accountants stealing my money. I thought the world owed me a break. But no one is going to do anything for you. The only person who can is you," she reflected candidly.
Both Price and Katona’s stories are emblematic of a broader shift in attitudes toward adult subscription platforms in the UK. As Getting Filthy Rich explores, these services are no longer solely the domain of anonymous creators but have become viable, even mainstream, options for public figures seeking alternative or supplementary income. Presenter Olivia Attwood noted that such platforms are increasingly discussed in the media, though stigma and reputational risks remain. The series features not only Price and Katona but also other reality TV figures like Lauren Goodger and Hannah Elizabeth, all of whom discuss the delicate balance between financial independence and the emotional, social, and familial consequences of digital work.
The intersection of family life and online content creation is a recurring theme. Katona, for example, consulted her five children before joining OnlyFans and insists they were "fine" with her decision. Yet she has also been open about the loneliness and challenges of single parenthood, admitting on Celebs Go Dating that, despite her love for her children, she sometimes longs for adult companionship. At the start of 2026, she shared a selfie with her boyfriend Paolo Margaglione, a personal trainer she met on the show, reflecting on personal growth and the importance of gratitude—even amid ongoing challenges.
The financial rewards for high-performing creators on OnlyFans can be substantial. As Getting Filthy Rich documents, some of the platform’s top earners rake in as much as $150,000 per month. For Price and Katona, the platform has not only provided a lifeline in times of crisis but has also enabled them to exercise greater control over their work, image, and finances. Yet, as their experiences make clear, this new digital frontier comes with its own set of pressures, boundaries, and societal judgments.
As adult subscription platforms continue to reshape the landscape of celebrity income and public perception, the stories of Katie Price and Kerry Katona offer a window into both the opportunities and the complexities of earning a living online. Their journeys—marked by resilience, pragmatism, and a willingness to confront stigma head-on—highlight the ways in which digital platforms are redefining what it means to succeed in the modern media age.
