Sarah Jayne Dunn has defended her decision to continue working on OnlyFans, telling critics that she is “an amazing mum” and wants her son to see her as “a strong, independent woman”.
The former Hollyoaks actress, 44, joined the subscription platform around five years ago, sharing photographs in lingerie. Her decision led to her departure from the Channel 4 soap, where she was best known for playing Mandy Richardson.
Addressing criticism of her work, Dunn made clear that she did not believe it detracted from her role as a parent. She said she wanted her son to grow up seeing her make her own choices and support herself independently.
Dunn’s move to OnlyFans became a prominent part of her public life after Hollyoaks decided not to retain her. The platform allows creators to charge subscribers for access to exclusive material, and has been used by people working across entertainment, fitness and other industries.
The actress has previously spoken publicly about the professional consequences of joining the site, while maintaining that the decision was hers to make. Her latest comments again place the emphasis on personal autonomy and her responsibilities as a mother, rather than on the criticism directed at her online.
Dunn first became known to Hollyoaks viewers through her long-running role as Mandy Richardson. Her character’s storylines included relationships, family difficulties and domestic abuse, making her one of the soap’s more recognisable former regulars.