Lily Phillips, a 23-year-old OnlyFans creator, has become a polarizing figure in the adult entertainment world, blending unapologetic ambition with raw honesty about the highs and lows of her career. From her viral stunts to candid reflections on her psychological and physical toll, Phillips is redefining what it means to thrive in the digital age of adult content creation.
Phillips first skyrocketed to fame in October 2024 after documenting a jaw-dropping challenge: intimate encounters with over 100 men in a single day. The event, captured in YouTuber Josh Pieters’ documentary I Slept With 100 Men in One Day, thrust her into the spotlight. But it was her April 21, 2025, interview with YouTuber Vince Iannone that solidified her defiant stance on her career’s longevity. When asked if she’d ever quit, Phillips didn’t hesitate:
“No. Never.”
Her passion for her work runs deep.
“I mentioned to my friends even before I began, ‘I can envision myself passing away while in bed with someone.’ I truly adore my job.”
she said, adding with a mix of humor and conviction,
“I want to be a grandma and still doing what I love,”
For Phillips, it’s not about the money—though she’s earned plenty, reportedly banking £2 million from OnlyFans, including £10,000 in her first month alone.
“For me, there’s no amount of money that could make me quit,”
she told Iannone.
“There’s no target; it’s not like, ‘Oh, once I reach this amount, I’ll stop.’”
Yet, Phillips doesn’t shy away from the darker side of her work. Reflecting on the 100-men challenge, she admitted it was grueling.
“It just wasn’t what I thought. It took so much longer than I thought. I was exhausted, I was having sex for 14 hours straight,”
she revealed in Pieters’ documentary. The experience left her feeling “robotic” and dissociated:
“By the 30th, I’ve got a routine of how we’re going to do this, and sometimes you disassociate, and it’s not like normal sex at all.”
She even struggled to recall most participants, noting,
“If I didn’t have the videos, I wouldn’t have known I’ve done 100.”
Phillips’ openness extends to her personal journey. Born in Derbyshire, England, in 2001, she first encountered pornography at age 11, an experience she credits for her confidence in sexuality.
“It made me sex confident, that’s mostly how I learnt, through pornography,”
she told BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire in April 2025. When pressed on whether this shaped her career, she mused,
“I think maybe, I don’t know a life without pornography, so maybe.”
Her ambition has also sparked controversy. In March 2025, Phillips and fellow OnlyFans creator Tiffany Goodtime, known as Wisconsin Tiff, ignited a firestorm with their “backdoor challenge,” engaging in anal sex with 50 men each. The heavily publicized event, complete with professional styling and mandatory STI testing, was meant to push boundaries. But it came at a steep cost.
Goodtime, a veteran performer, required reconstructive surgery due to severe physical trauma.
“I thought it would be a fun idea,”
Goodtime shared on TikTok, later admitting the surgery was “far more extensive than anticipated.” Phillips, while praising Goodtime’s resilience, issued a warning:
“Wouldn’t recommend.”
Public backlash was swift, with social media users slamming the stunt as reckless and harmful. One commenter called it “soul-destroying for the younger generation,” while others demanded legal scrutiny. The controversy underscores the adult industry’s race for shock value, where viral fame often comes with a heavy price. Phillips herself has admitted to emotional detachment during such events, and Goodtime’s ordeal highlights the physical risks.
Despite the criticism, Phillips remains undeterred. A former nutrition student at the University of Sheffield, she left academia to pursue content creation full-time, building a small empire with a team of five employees. She’s also candid about her reliance on cosmetic procedures, like a Brazilian Butt Lift, to maintain her image.
“I don’t like to lift weights. It’s too much,”
she quipped to Iannone.
From fake pregnancy announcements to boundary-pushing challenges, Phillips thrives on provocation. Yet her vulnerability—admitting to dissociation and emotional strain—adds depth to her public persona. As she navigates fame, fortune, and the toll of her choices, one thing is clear: Lily Phillips is determined to live life on her terms, no matter the cost.