Brande Roderick, the iconic blonde bombshell who rose to fame in the early 2000s, is successfully navigating her career on her own terms, balancing acting with a lucrative presence on the subscription platform OnlyFans.
From Baywatch to Behind the Camera
The Novato, California native first captured public attention as a lifeguard on the hit television series Baywatch. Her career trajectory continued its ascent when she posed nude for Hugh Hefner's Playboy magazine in 2001. Further establishing her acting credentials, Roderick appeared alongside Ben Stiller in the 2004 film adaptation of Starsky & Hutch.
Now, the actress has revealed a modern revenue stream that supports her creative passions. She earns a great living by posing topless for the pay site OnlyFans, joining other celebrities like Denise Richards and Drea de Matteo on the platform.
A New Chapter with 'The Pony'
Roderick has not abandoned her first love, however. She remains an active force in the film industry, both in front of and behind the camera. This week, she shared images from the set of her new movie, The Pony, where she looked incredible in a double-denim outfit.
The film is an action-drama centred on two racing sisters who move to a small town and face challenges from the local male racers. Roderick plays a character named Payton and is actively involved in the film's production behind the scenes as well.
On Wednesday, the star took to Instagram to announce: 'That’s a wrap on @theponymovie! ✨ So proud of this powerful story and the incredible team behind it. Can’t wait for you to experience it!'
Embracing Artistic Control on OnlyFans
Last year, Roderick opened up to Fox News Digital about her work on OnlyFans, describing it as a 'wonderful outlet'. She explained that the income from the platform helps facilitate her primary passions of acting and producing.
She directly compared her content to her work with Playboy, but with a key difference. 'Well, I do pretty much, basically Playboy,' she said. 'I continue that, I do beautiful art photos like I did when I was in Playboy. I don't show any nudity down below, that's the only difference.'
The Hollywood stalwart emphasised the creative freedom the platform affords her, stating, 'You're your own editor... you only put out there the images that you love.' She contrasted this with her experience at Playboy, where she felt she had no control, concluding, 'So, it's like I'm my own Hugh Hefner, I guess.'
Brande Roderick, who was married to former football player Glenn Cadrez from 2007 until 2017, continues to prove that a career in the spotlight can be reinvented with grace, business acumen, and artistic integrity.
