Unconventional Income: Lily Allen Earns More from Feet Pics Than Music Streams
Lily Allen, the British pop sensation known for hits like “Smile” and “Not Fair,” has made a surprising revelation about her income. The 39-year-old singer shared on social media that she makes more money from selling pictures of her feet on OnlyFans than from her music streams on Spotify.
In a response to a social media user’s comment on October 25, 2024, Allen pointed out how her income from feet pictures surpasses that of her music career. “Imagine being [an] artist and having nearly 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify but earning more money from having 1000 people subscribe to pictures of your feet,” she wrote. “Don’t hate the player, hate the game.”
The Financial Comparison
According to streaming data from Kworb, Allen averages about 851,000 daily Spotify streams. This would generate an estimated $122,000 per month, although the amount is divided among songwriters, producers, and record labels. In contrast, Allen’s OnlyFans account, which she launched in July 2024, charges $10 per month for subscriptions. With approximately 1,000 subscribers, she earns at least $10,000 monthly from her feet pictures alone.
Allen’s surprising side hustle has drawn attention, especially after she disclosed on her podcast Miss Me? that she had learned about the potential to earn from feet content through none other than Khloé Kardashian. Kardashian reportedly informed her about the lucrative nature of selling feet pictures on OnlyFans, which led to Allen launching her own account.
Feet Fetish Fame
Allen’s feet have become a subject of fascination online, particularly on WikiFeet, a website where users rate the feet of celebrities. She revealed on her podcast that her feet are rated highly by users, with some even calling them “perfect.” “I have a lady who comes and does my nails and they informed me that I have five stars on WikiFeet, which is quite rare,” Allen said.
Fans have been quick to praise her feet, with one commenting, “Some of the most perfect toes I’ve ever seen, absolutely beautiful.” This unexpected fame has helped Allen grow a devoted following, contributing to her OnlyFans success.
David Harbour’s Support
When it comes to her husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour, Allen says he is supportive of her feet-related side venture. In her Miss Me? podcast, Allen shared that Harbour was initially curious about whether the foot content was a personal “kink” for her, to which she clarified it wasn’t. She added, “Maybe there’s something in the power element of it that’s slightly kinky for me.”
With her unconventional income stream, Allen has proven that there are many ways to succeed in the modern digital age—whether through music, social media, or a surprising side hustle like selling feet pics. While her fans continue to enjoy her music, it seems that Allen’s feet are keeping her quite comfortable financially as well.