See why Bella Thorne’s OnlyFans controversy is getting brought up again
It looks like the controversy surrounding Bella Thorne‘s OnlyFans is far from over.
This week, the Paradise City actress called out celebrities who are “following in” her “footsteps” and joining the subscription platform, but aren’t getting any of the flack she received. Of course, the internet has a lot of things to say about Thorne’s recent statements.
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When Bella Thorne joined OnlyFans back in August, it was quickly met with a lot of backlash. Her decision to join the platform led to criticism from sex workers after Thorne claimed she only joined to do research for a film.
However, after just 24 hours on the platform, Thorne shattered records when she earned $1 million in paid subscriptions. Coincidentally, shortly following Thorne’s record-shattering earnings, OnlyFans made changes to the platform that angered creators. This eventually led to even more scrutiny about Thorne, and eventually her sister, joining OnlyFans.
As well, Thorne received further backlash after she allegedly sent out three nude photos to her subscribers. In order to unlock the photos, each subscriber had to pay the hefty price of $200. As it turns out, the photos were not nudes of Thorne, outraging those who paid for the content. This has all led to fans accusing Thorne of scamming subscribers out of money.
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Now, nearly four months later, the controversy surrounding Thorne’s OnlyFans is being brought back up. This time, however, it was Thorne herself who addressed the topic again.
In a series of Instagram stories, the former Disney star says that “everyone” is now joining OnlyFans even though she did it first and got the backlash for it.
“Everyone jumping on OnlyFans but I took the hit for doing it firstttttttt coooool.”
She then goes on to say that this type of situation keeps happening to her. As well, all of those who are now joining were “scared” when Thorne first received backlash for creating her account.
“This keeps happening to me hahahahah,” she says. “Legit everyone in my news feed following in my footsteps but when I was getting heat y’all were scared.”
[Photos via @Bellathorne on Instagram]
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Recently, various celebrities have joined OnlyFans including Tyler Posey, Austin Mahone, Blac Chyna, Amber Rose and even Aaron Carter. However, it’s important to note that Thorne doesn’t explicitly name names in her latest posts.
Nevertheless, the internet has quite a few things to say about Thorne’s recent statements. In fact, “Bella Thorne” began trending on Twitter this week as people shared their thoughts.
Many are pointing out that Thorne wasn’t actually the first celebrity to join OnlyFans. Meanwhile, others are saying that Thorne is responsible for the controversial changes that have happened on the platform this year.
Bella Thorne: I’m the first celebrity to make an onlyfans
Reality: pic.twitter.com/9eN3msTAfk
— forestmama???? (@forestbonnieMFC) December 13, 2020
Not Bella Thorne saying people are jumping on the OnlyFans bandwagon because of her….. girl you single handedly ruined the website lol wtf are you on about. pic.twitter.com/971IvYhZI9
— Kenzie Rae ✩ (@imtherielest) December 14, 2020
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Yooo on that note Bella Thorne can go FUCK herself. You fucking scammed people that’s why everyone was pissed at you. Literally scammed thousands of people for $200 each for content that was posted on your Instagram. pic.twitter.com/HAQ7J22dZo
— maggie (@maggiewk1005) December 14, 2020
Bella Thorne sucks pic.twitter.com/w0wb7HKXkh
— cal? (@cal_gif) December 14, 2020
Remember when Bella Thorne went onto OnlyFans, scammed people with PPV content, and in response the company installed new rules and regulations that damaged the income of all the non-millionaire users?
This is her now, feel mad yet? pic.twitter.com/npxLpYy9fJ
— Cringe Political Posts (@cringepolitik) December 14, 2020
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Can someone tell Bella Thorne that she got shamed because she engaged in unethical practices and contributed to the cutting of revenue’s for fellow sex workers. pic.twitter.com/iIpDTNCq8t
— Olives (@OlivesHuang) December 14, 2020
Bella Thorne out here acting like she was the first person to have an onlyfans ??? someone get this girl a seat…. pic.twitter.com/0oO7BlXVol
— Teegs✨☄️ (@tegandhx) December 13, 2020
Thorne is starring as Lily Mayweather in the upcoming American Satan spinoff series Paradise City. Last week, we learned when and where we can finally binge-watch the highly-anticipated series. As well, fans got another look at what’s in store for their favorite characters in the show’s official trailer.
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