Dan Benson's Shift to OnlyFans
Former Disney star Dan Benson has transitioned to the content subscription platform OnlyFans, following incidents where his privacy was severely compromised. Benson, famously recognized as Zeke Beakerman on the Disney series "Wizards of Waverly Place," opted for this change after his efforts to control the spread of leaked private nude photos proved ineffective.
Controlling Content and Revenue
During an interview for the documentary "TMZ Presents: Famous & Naked," Benson elaborated on his decision to join OnlyFans. Faced with the recurrent issue of his images being circulated on various platforms, he realized the futility in attempting to suppress these leaks. This realization led him to take a proactive stance by choosing to distribute his content on his own terms through OnlyFans, where he has full control over his content and retains all earnings generated from it.
Impact on Career and Stigma in Entertainment
Benson also touched upon the ramifications of his new career path on potential acting opportunities. He indicated that his involvement in adult content likely forecloses any possibility of returning to his role as Zeke Beakerman if "Wizards of Waverly Place" were ever to be rebooted. Despite this, he expressed his discontent with the stigma surrounding nudity and adult work, criticizing the notion that such factors should impede someone from acting roles. He acknowledged the inherently family-friendly disposition of Disney Channel but highlighted the inconsistency in how adult content creators are perceived within the industry.
