Kendra Bates, once a prominent figure on OnlyFans, has chosen a dramatically different path that aligns more closely with her evolving values. At 33, she has left behind her career as a dancer, finding solace and purpose in a rural Amish community in Pennsylvania. Her journey, filled with spiritual reflection and personal growth, is captured in the new TV series, "Suddenly Amish."
Her shift from the bustling streets of Los Angeles to the serene life among the Amish has not gone unnoticed. In the series' premiere on January 13, Kendra opens up about her decision to embrace her Christian values and step away from the dance industry. "I don’t necessarily align anymore with being a dancer," she candidly shared. "When this opportunity came to me, I was like, ‘This could be the out that I was looking for.’"
“I really have to be picky with which jobs I morally feel comfortable doing, and that’s none.”
"Suddenly Amish" invites viewers into Kendra Bates' transformative journey, showing how she navigates life in a community led by Bishop Vernon. He made a rare exception for Kendra and five others, allowing them to integrate into the Amish way of life for the show. This unique experience comes during a transitional phase for Kendra, who expressed to People magazine how the casting coincided with a pivotal time in her life.
The first episode reveals her previous struggles, including a period where she relied on OnlyFans during what she described as her "lowest point" before finding redemption through baptism. Her disillusionment with LA's "me, me, me" mentality further fueled her desire to seek a more meaningful existence.
Kendra's story is one of introspection and change, shedding light on the complexities of personal transformation and the search for a life that truly resonates with one's innermost beliefs.