Lily Phillips, a 23-year-old from Derbyshire, has made headlines again after revealing details about her earnings and experiences since rising to prominence on OnlyFans. Known for her controversial adult content, including a highly publicised challenge involving 101 men in a single day, Lily is now speaking more candidly about the complexities of her life in the spotlight.
Appearing on the Getting There podcast hosted by Brogan Garrit-Smith, Lily said she earned around £15,000 in her first month on OnlyFans, with monthly figures soon reaching £20,000 or more during her first year. Despite the lucrative returns, she declined to share her current income, explaining that she doesn’t want to mislead young women who might view the industry as a shortcut to easy money.
“I really don’t want to glamorise this or encourage young girls to join thinking it’s simple cash,” Lily said. “You hear stories like someone making £43 million on OnlyFans and then everyone starts wondering why they shouldn’t be doing it too.”
Lily says she’s using her earnings to invest in her future, including saving to buy a house. She also reinvests into her business, noting, “The more you earn, the more things cost—you need staff, support, infrastructure.”
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Despite her financial success, she admits there’s a downside. “Once you’re on OnlyFans, people see you differently—even if you were doing the same things privately before. The public perception changes everything.”
Earlier this week, she faced backlash after being interviewed on BBC’s Newsnight. Viewers criticised the platform for giving airtime to an adult performer, with some claiming the show’s journalistic standards had fallen. However, the BBC clarified that Lily was not paid for her appearance, and no public money was spent on the interview.
The adult star also reflected on her past, revealing that she first encountered pornography at age 11. She said she doesn’t necessarily see porn as harmful, but believes easy access to it for young people can be damaging. She also discussed her experience shooting the widely-discussed 101-men documentary with Goon Squad Productions, filmed over a gruelling 14 hours.
Reflecting on the experience, Lily said she was emotionally drained during filming, and some participants didn’t treat her respectfully. At the time, she said her biggest concern was whether the men involved were satisfied.
Lily, who comes from a small village, said she wasn’t prepared for how extreme the challenge would be. Despite the controversy, she said her parents have been “super supportive” of her career—even though they might not have chosen this path for her.
Although Lily has gained significant attention online and in the media, she says she feels a responsibility to be transparent about the realities of her profession. “I try to stay grounded and not be braggy,” she said. “This isn’t the dream lifestyle people think it is.”