Knots Landing star Donna Mills set the internet alight earlier in 2026 when she joined OnlyFans, a subscriber-based platform most known for erotic media. The 85-year-old was reported to have made six figures in the first few months, but the actress has now denied that claim to HELLO!, admitting it was "not exactly" six figures but that she was "not supposed to say" how much she had received.
Donna shares a business manager with Shannon Elizabeth, who joined the site in April, and it was that connection that led to Donna to get an invite to a meeting at the OnlyFans head offices.
"They gave me every assurance that I would not be pushed to do anything that I didn't want, and I chose OnlyFans because they offer a platform where I can do videos and talk to [fans] or answer their questions and stuff like that," said Donna.
"You really can't do that so much on Instagram. It's a platform to really connect with fans, that's the number one goal, and that's what I'm trying to do."
© Getty ImagesDonna says she told the company that she was "not going to want to do what the other girls are doing on the site, that's not me," and that she was promised she could do "whatever makes you comfortable."
"Well, they've done a little bit of pushing, and I just say no, because sometimes they sort of doctor pictures. They've done it a little but I haven't let them use the ones that they send – they have to send them to me first," she claimed.
"Then I go, 'no, mm mm.'"
© Getty ImagesSpeaking to HELLO! Donna added that she was not interested in catching the attention of the OnlyFans base of "horny dudes" and that her "goal really is just to be able to interact with fans in a more personal way."
The '80s star did not know the breakdown of her followers but says she believes it is largely women "who find inspiration" from watching Donna, 85, take control of her life.
"I want to inspire. I want to show that you can have a rich and happy life even after certain ages. It doesn't just end," she says.
© Getty ImagesHer content has focused on her day-to-day life, taking fans inside her routines, and answering questions about her career. She has previously revealed she does get "kink" requests, including video of her squishing grapes on her farm, but that she has turned them down.
Donna has been with her partner, Larry Gilman, since 2001, and she has his full support.
"He said go for it, and my daughter too," says Donna.
"I would never do anything that would embarrass my daughter. I talked to her about it, and she said, 'go for it, Mom.' She knows that I'm not going to do anything salacious or anything embarrassing so she wasn't worried."
© Getty ImagesDonna adopted her daughter Chloe in 1994 at the age of 54, and in 2025 became a grandmother.
"Everybody says that being a grandparent's a great thing and it really is a delight," adds Donna. "Because I started being a mother later in life, I didn't know if I'd ever get to be a grandmother and I'm just thrilled that I am.
"I am enjoying it and they close by, so I get to see him all the time and take care of them and it really is divine."
HELLO! has connected OnlyFans for comment.
