Lily Phillips' Rise from Nutrition Student to OnlyFans Influencer

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Hyun Shin
Updated 04:33 PM, August 13, 2025

Lily Phillips' Early Career on OnlyFans

Lily Phillips, who gained widespread media attention towards the end of 2024 due to a controversial public stunt with 100 men, had actually started her OnlyFans career while still a nutrition student at the University of Sheffield. She used the platform primarily as a means to supplement her income during her university days.

Transition from Student to Influencer

Phillips' initial content on OnlyFans, which she began posting alongside her activities on TikTok, featured her with bright blonde hair and in various outfits aimed at attracting a specific audience. These early efforts highlighted a different persona from her current public image.

Initial Motivations and Insights

Discussing her start on OnlyFans, Phillips revealed that it was partly an extension of her personal life. “I’d been thinking about it [starting OnlyFans] for a while, and I’d been promiscuous anyway, so I was like, ‘Yeah, why not do it?’” she stated. At that time, Phillips viewed her potential earnings from OnlyFans as modest, enough perhaps for "a round of drinks at university" rather than a significant income source.

Broader Impact and Creators' Pathways

The story of OnlyFans, as seen through the experiences of creators like Phillips, illustrates the varied reasons individuals join the platform. These range from financial necessity to desires for personal and sexual expression.

Recent Developments in Phillips' Life

Phillips has remained in the spotlight recently, particularly after reuniting with her footballer ex-boyfriend shortly after her exit from a popular reality TV show. This development has fueled further media discourse, which continues to oscillate between her personal exploits and her digital career beginnings.

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Hyun Shin is a Boston-based reporter for RhyteIt, specializing in personal empowerment strategies for adult content creators. Through insightful articles and resources, Shin helps creators develop confidence, resilience, and self-advocacy skills to thrive on platforms like OnlyFans and Fansly. Shin’s work supports creators in building authentic, empowered personal brands and navigating the challenges unique to the adult content industry.