LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026, 02:03 (PDT)
Shannon Elizabeth’s divorce from Simon Borchert is now official, coming to a close as the “American Pie” star launches her return on OnlyFans. Page Six broke the news on the split’s finalization. Us Weekly and Entertainment Weekly noted Elizabeth called the divorce part of a bigger reset following what she described as a rough separation. Us Weekly
The timing is crucial here—the split now intersects with a high-velocity money play in the creator economy. According to Variety, Elizabeth’s OnlyFans debut on April 16 pulled in over $1.2 million in its opening week, topping seven figures right out of the gate. Creators Inc. CEO Andy Bachman described the platform as a “powerful model” for creators connecting directly with fans. Variety Australia
OnlyFans lets creators earn money straight from their fans through subscriptions. Elizabeth described to Fox News Digital how the divorce pushed her into rebuilding, calling the move to OnlyFans a “fresh start.” She said she’s still figuring out her own limits for sharing on the platform. Fox News
Elizabeth, 52, described the divorce as “incredibly liberating” in a May 11 statement to Us Weekly, adding that the experience has sharpened her focus on upcoming projects. She mentioned her intent to stay active on OnlyFans for a more personal connection with fans, and she’s also heading back into development discussions in Hollywood. Us Weekly
Months in the making, the split is now official. Elizabeth and Borchert, who married in 2021 after first meeting back in 2015, had already gone their separate ways as of September, Extra reported. Borchert, for his part, works as a conservation specialist in South Africa.
Elizabeth’s breakout came with her role as Nadia in 1999’s “American Pie,” followed by turns in “Scary Movie,” “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” “Thirteen Ghosts,” and “Love Actually.” These days, Entertainment Weekly reports, she’s banking on her OnlyFans revenue to let her pick projects more carefully—and to pivot toward directing and producing. Ew
Back in April, People cited a source who pegged Elizabeth’s first-week haul at “more than seven figures,” adding that her content stayed away from full nudity. Speaking to the publication, Elizabeth said Hollywood had always shaped her story for her—this new platform, she said, gave her a direct line to fans. People
Elizabeth joins a still-small roster of film and TV figures tapping OnlyFans for direct fan engagement. Jaime Pressly rolled out her own page earlier this month, describing the site as a space to connect “on my own terms.” Reports have also mentioned Drea de Matteo, who shifted to the platform after traditional roles became scarce. The National Desk
Don’t take that headline figure at face value. Entertainment Weekly pointed out that Elizabeth described her page as still a work in progress—no cash in hand yet. Fox News Digital, for its part, quoted her saying she’s still figuring out her posting boundaries.
Elizabeth is tying the new chapter to conservation too. The Shannon Elizabeth Foundation points to its work on endangered species, habitat preservation, and backing rangers. Its Khusela Endangered Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa is set up specifically for endangered wildlife protection.
The divorce paperwork only formalizes what everyone’s been watching unfold for months. Now comes the real question: can Elizabeth turn her OnlyFans spike into something sustainable—a real business, maybe even a way back to Hollywood—or will it fizzle out like so many other celebrity surges on the platform?
