Kerry Katona, the former Atomic Kitten songstress, has been charming audiences for years, but her latest venture is anything but traditional. Turning to OnlyFans amid the harsh realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, Katona has revealed that she's raked in millions on the platform. This financial windfall came when her usual sources of income – from live appearances to media gigs – suddenly vanished.
In a candid chat with The Times, Katona explained, "Everything was cancelled [during COVID]. I was panicking." As a single mom juggling the demands of raising five kids, the pressure was intense. Embracing OnlyFans was less about choice and more about survival. "I started off as a glamour girl, a page 3 model. I wasn’t going to be a f****** rocket scientist," she shared, candid as ever.
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For Kerry, transparency with her family was key. Before taking the plunge into the digital spotlight, she discussed the decision with her kids. Her household includes daughters Molly, 23, and Lilly Sue, 22, with ex Brian McFadden, and teenagers Heidi, 17, and Max, 16, with Mark Croft, along with her youngest, DJ, with the late George Kay.
"I didn’t hide it. We talked about it as a family," she assures, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue. The financial results spoke for themselves, with a staggering £160,000 in her first month alone. Yet, despite the success, she remains firm about her daughters pursuing different paths. "Let me do it," she insists, "They’re too good for all this. I want them to have better options than I did."
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Kerry’s journey on OnlyFans isn't just a financial triumph; it's a testament to her resilience and adaptability. She's candid about her past – a difficult childhood, rocky relationships, and financial missteps that left her feeling shortchanged by life. But she's learned to take control. "No one is going to save you," she reflects. And as for the future? Even in her golden years, Kerry plans to keep things interesting. "Abso-f******-lutely," she says when asked if she'd continue OnlyFans into her 70s. "If my t*** aren’t dragging on that floor and I am still making the money I am making, why would I not?"