Anna Malygon is fighting the OnlyFans stigma

A beautiful girl living in a castle with her butler and millions of admirers, savouring all glimpses of her from behind a screen? No, this is not a poorly-summarised fairytale, but the closest you can get to one in the middle of Los Angeles. Equal parts model, TikTok-er and OnlyFans creator, Anna Malygon became popular through her relatable short videos before branching off into a different type of content creating. Despite most of her social media being somewhat separate from her work on OnlyFans, Anna’s openness around the platform is refreshing. She sees her work there not as an antithesis to her art, but as a continuation of it. If someone loves her pretty pictures, why would they not want to see more of them?

Anna carries herself very naturally — equally funny and aware of how her work is perceived outside of her loyal fanbase bubble. Many of us would be crying, blocking and getting feisty if we faced constant negative feedback for the jobs we do, but Anna keeps it out of mind, out of sight. Her relaxed demeanour shows in her fashion, her videos — even her subtle marketing of her OnlyFans on her X account. What she values beyond anything is her freedom, and she is happy to shape her career around that. She knows what she signed up for, and in between the brand collabs, the intricate bikinis and her personalised ‘I’m Hot’ Porsche Carrera, it seems like a pretty good deal.

You’ve called Onlyfans your creative playground before. Do you think this relationship with the platform changes the more your following grows? 

OnlyFans is a big, incredible opportunity. Working in fashion can be tough because you’re constantly dependent on others. For me, it’s really important to have full creative and financial freedom, and OnlyFans gives me exactly that. It’s the kind of platform that lets you fully explore your creative potential without worrying about how you’re going to pay your bills. That freedom is everything. When you’re a creative person, it’s hard to produce your best work if you’re stressing about money. 

Would you quit it to pursue fashion in a different medium? 

There are some brands that don’t collaborate with creators from OnlyFans, but they’re usually more traditional, classic fashion houses, which don’t really match my vibe. That’s totally fine.

The ‘Onlyfans girl’ reputation is at the forefront of a lot of trolls’ and keyboard warriors’ anger. How do you navigate that sort of feedback? 

I’ll never understand why some people have such a negative attitude toward it, because it really has nothing to do with them. The people who enjoy my content are having a great time, and that’s who I focus on. It’s never really bothered me. The joy and freedom I get from doing what I do far outweighs negative comments, even if there are a lot of them. Let them talk. I’m just doing what feels right for me. 

You have amassed an army of loyal followers that focus on the humour and aesthetic of your videos. As a creator, do you want anyone to know your true self? 

I really do want people to see my true self. Right now, it’s still a bit hard for me, but I’ve started filming more talking-style videos and sharing more personal sides of myself, so that part of me is definitely coming soon. What people see now is just the tip of the iceberg. Sometimes I exaggerate a little for fun or performance, but overall, what you see is genuinely me. I just know there’s so much more I want to show. If you want your fans to really connect with you, you have to share more of who you are and I’m excited to do that.

Women online, even when posting non-sexual content, get spammed with crude comments. Do you think social media has worsened this sexualisation of the female body? 

I think the sexualisation of the female body has always existed and always will — it’s just part of how human nature works. Social media hasn’t necessarily created it, but it has definitely made it more visible and accessible. It gives people an easy way to express themselves, and unfortunately, that often includes inappropriate or crude comments. Most of the time, those comments don’t align with your reality or your values — they’re just noise. That’s why I don’t read them. Positive comments, on the other hand, are important. They deserve to be read, appreciated and responded to. But the unsolicited negativity or vulgarity? That’s just not worth your energy. 

Talking bodies — the nature of your work and photography brings yours into focus a lot. Has that changed your own relationship with your body? 

Absolutely, it’s definitely changed my relationship with my body, in the best way possible. When your body is part of your art, you learn to see it from a different angle. You start noticing all the little things that make it yours, and you learn to love them. Also full transparency, I do sometimes edit my photos. I think editing doesn’t mean you hate your body, sometimes it just means you’re adding your final creative touch. I truly believe all bodies are amazing. There’s nothing shameful about showing them or celebrating them, and it’s up to each person to decide what they want to share. If it makes you feel good and it’s coming from a place of love, then I say go for it.

What’s the deal with the butler? And why does everyone love him so much? 

So, here’s the deal, I moved into a castle while my house was being built. I needed a place to live, and since I’m obsessed with anything castle-related, it felt like the perfect temporary home. And the castle came with a butler. I started filming content around the house, and he’d randomly show up in the background. People noticed him, and they loved him. He’s funny, unintentionally dramatic and honestly just cool. Now he’s become kind of a character in my videos — he’s iconic. 

While portraying a very luxurious lifestyle, how do you find earning six figures has changed your life? 

It definitely changed my life in a very real way. I used to live in a dorm in Canada and couldn’t afford to order sushi delivery. And I really wanted sushi. I had to save up for weeks just to order one little UberEats sushi roll because that’s how badly I craved it. Now I can eat sushi every day if I want to. Those little freedoms are what make it feel so different.

Coming from Ukraine to LA, how does the city impact your creative process? 

I absolutely love Los Angeles. This city has every resource you could possibly imagine. If you want to go bald or have three-meter-long hair, you can. If you want to live in a castle or in a super modern house, it’s all possible here. LA is like an endless playground for creative people!

Do you think your identity has influenced your work? Do you feel you’re perceived differently from the American girls in the industry? 

People often tell me that I’m perceived differently. But to be honest, I haven’t really noticed it myself. Maybe it’s happening, but it’s not something I actively feel a certain way or think about. 

What’s next for you? What direction do you see your work going in the next year? 

Right now, I’m constantly balancing between fashion, creativity, OnlyFans and engagement. These four areas are always overlapping, and it’s been a challenge to combine them in a way that makes sense. Fashion and more creative projects usually aren’t as engaging on social media. Engagement often comes from something more direct and fast-paced, while artistic and fashion-driven work takes more time and space to appreciate. Next year, my main focus is figuring out how to merge all of that — to create content that feels true to my creative vision, while still connecting with people and keeping them engaged. 

Who would be your dream collaboration, either a person or a brand? 

I’d say Gentle Monster. I’ve actually collaborated with them before, but it’s still a dream of mine to do something bigger together, maybe even design a pair of sunglasses with them.