Shannon Elizabeth says her divorce from Simon Borchert is finalized and that OnlyFans helped her move forward creatively and personally.
Shannon Elizabeth’s divorce is now fully behind her, and she frames the moment not as an ending but as a door opening.
The actress said her split from her second husband. Simon Borchert. after what she described as a difficult separation has reached its final stage.. She spoke about the emotional shift that can come when you stop living in limbo. describing how letting go can feel freeing and how closing one chapter creates room for what comes next.
Elizabeth, 52, married Borchert in 2021. The couple, both linked to conservation, separated quietly in September 2025, with Elizabeth later filing for divorce on April 14. The report stated the divorce has now been finalized, bringing an end to a process she had described as emotionally challenging.
Her timeline is closely tied to her decision to join OnlyFans.. Elizabeth signed up on April 16, only two days after she filed for divorce.. In her comments. she suggested that the move was part of her healing process following the breakup and that it helped lighten the emotional weight she had been carrying during the separation.
In interviews tied to the same period. she described the months following the couple’s split—starting in September and continuing through at least the end of March—as particularly hard.. She said it took time to absorb the change. restart her life. and figure out what “now what?” would look like. before finding a new rhythm.
Elizabeth explained that the legal steps moved differently where she lives. and that the filing happened after the parties reached a settlement first.. She said avoiding a drawn-out court battle was part of the reason things could proceed more quickly afterward. given that if a settlement hadn’t come first the process could have dragged on for years.
Meanwhile, the actress says OnlyFans is serving purposes beyond financial support.. She said she is looking toward new projects in Hollywood. including development conversations. while also using the subscription platform as a space to connect with fans in a more personal and authentic way.. She described feeling more inspired and more connected to herself, linking the platform to renewed creative energy.
She also said she plans to use her earnings thoughtfully.. After joining OnlyFans. she revealed that she earned a substantial amount in her first week on the subscription platform and that she would put at least part of the money toward housing.. She said she is still figuring out whether she will rent or buy. but that she will remain in South Africa because she wants to continue the work connected to her charity.
Elizabeth emphasized that her life in South Africa remains active. noting that there is still work to be done with the foundation and that she has a strong local support system.. She added that much of her belongings have been in storage since the separation began and that she needs to arrange her next home.
The actress also said she wants to use the financial freedom she expects from OnlyFans to be pickier about acting roles.. She expressed hopes that this flexibility will allow her to shift more into directing and producing as well. suggesting that the platform is part of a broader career strategy rather than just a short-term stopgap.
At the same time, she tied the decision to public visibility for her namesake foundation.. She said the platform can help bring awareness and generate funds for the organization. which she described as focused on protecting endangered species and their habitats through conservation. education. advocacy. and community support.
Across her comments, the throughline is the same: the formal end of her marriage is inseparable from her search for a stable next chapter—one where she can reconnect with her priorities, regain momentum, and invest in both her work and her long-term mission.
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