‘Knots Landing’ Star Donna Mills, 85, Speaks on Joining OnlyFans: “I’m Sincerely Happy”

‘Knots Landing’ Star Donna Mills, 85, Speaks on Joining OnlyFans: “I’m Sincerely Happy”

  • Knots Landing star Donna Mills discussed her surprising new OnlyFans venture at age 85
  • Mills admitted she had no idea what the platform was before her agent was approached with an offer
  • The actress revealed she has already received some rather unusual requests from her new subscribers, and her supporters encouraged her new career
Donna Mills opened up about her decision to join OnlyFans
Donna Mills announced that she has joined OnlyFans. Image: Paul Archuleta/Getty Images
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At 85, Donna Mills is not slowing down. The actress, best known for playing the scheming Abby Cunningham on the beloved 80s soap opera Knots Landing, told Variety on 30 July 2026 about her unexpected new chapter - joining OnlyFans.

Mills was refreshingly candid about her initial confusion when the adult content platform came knocking. "I had no idea. They came to me, and I said to my agent, 'What's OnlyFans?'" she recalled. Her agent's response did give her pause: "They said, 'Well, it's kind of an adults-only kind of thing. Are you sure you want to meet with them?'"

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Rather than dismiss it outright, Mills decided to hear them out. The platform reassured her that she had full creative control, telling her: "You don't have to do nakedness. You do it the way you want to do it." That was enough for her to take the leap, and she says she has no regrets. Mills described herself as "sincerely happy to be doing it," energised by the direct connection it gives her with fans.

Donna Mills opened up about the content she will be sharing on OnlyFans
Donna Mills admitted that she was happy to do OnlyFans as it offered her another opportunity to connect with her fans. Image: CBS via Getty Images
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Donna Mills taps into OnlyFans

The requests that have already landed in her inbox are nothing short of entertaining. Mills, who owns a vineyard, shared one that caught her off guard: a subscriber who wanted footage of her stomping grapes.

"I guess there are a lot of people out there who are turned on by toes."

This is not Mills' first foray into content that pushes boundaries. She graced the cover of Playboy in October 1987 and again in November 1989, so the idea of putting herself out there is hardly foreign territory.

The actress also made clear that she refuses to let age define what she can or cannot try. She described feeling as youthful as ever, with her years in no way dampening her appetite for new experiences. Andy Bachman, the CEO of Creators INC., described Donna as "fearless and ahead of her time."

Mills plans to "share moments from my daily life and engage with fans in a more meaningful way," adding that OnlyFans is simply another platform to spend quality time with the people who’ve supported her throughout her career.

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Moroba Moroeng (Entertainment editor) Moroba Maepa (née Moroeng) is the Deputy Head of the Entertainment desk at Briefly News, with nearly a decade of experience in South African media. A specialist in music and entertainment journalism, she began her career at Slikour OnLife before serving as Editor for HipHop Africa. A University of Johannesburg alumna and Google News Initiative certified professional, Moroba joined Briefly News in 2023, where she focuses on editorial excellence and leadership, merging her passion for entertainment with her love for storytelling. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za