Elle Fanning'S Daring Dive Into Onlyfans For 'Margo’S Got Money Troubles'

Elle Fanning's Bold New Role

Dive into the fascinating world of Elle Fanning's latest venture, "Margo’s Got Money Troubles," now premiering on Apple TV+. If Miley Cyrus had her wrecking ball moment, this series could very well mark Elle's transition from teen star to daring adult roles. The eight-episode drama, adapted from Rufi Thorpe's best-selling novel, follows the journey of Margo, a young woman who navigates unexpected pregnancy and financial turmoil by turning to OnlyFans to support herself and her new baby.

Inside the Making of 'Margo’s Got Money Troubles'

For Elle and the show's creators, authenticity was key. Fanning shared with ELLE UK how the team immersed themselves in the OnlyFans universe to grasp the full spectrum of content on the platform. “The writers set up an account so we could see how the platform worked,” she revealed. “We got to understand the spectrum of people's interests. From extreme to extremely tame. Like one girl I saw, she just cooks in a little sexy outfit.”

“We got to understand the spectrum of people's interests.”

Showrunner Eva Anderson elaborated on this unique research approach at a panel discussion, emphasizing the importance of mutual consent among the team during their exploration of the subscription service. “There was a lot of looking at OnlyFans with the writers, but we all gave consent to each other before we did it,” she explained. "We just tried to get as much information as we could before we started.”

Margo's Journey and Empowerment

In the series, Margo crafts an online persona, 'HungryGhost', allowing her creative expression and agency. Supported by her family, including Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman as her on-screen parents, Margo's journey highlights the complexity and empowerment within sex work. The series is refreshingly pro-sex, challenging societal judgments surrounding this line of work. Fanning, who also serves as an executive producer, hopes to inspire viewers with Margo's story. “She's presented with these surprises in her life and at every point, makes the most difficult decision for herself," Fanning shared. "But instead of wallowing in that, she perseveres and pushes through, and it makes her better. I love her optimism in tackling the hard stuff.”

A Must-Watch on Apple TV+

With its engaging storyline and powerful performances, "Margo’s Got Money Troubles" is set to captivate audiences and ignite conversations about choice and empowerment. Catch it now on Apple TV+ and be part of Margo's riveting journey.