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Elle Fanning's Unusual Role Prep: OnlyFans Deep Dive
14 Mar
Summary
- Elle Fanning created an OnlyFans account for role research.
- The account aided preparation for 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'.
- The showrunner confirmed consensual research with writers.
Elle Fanning adopted an unusual method to prepare for her starring role in the upcoming AppleTV+ series, 'Margo's Got Money Troubles.' Fanning, who plays the titular character Margo, revealed that she and the show's writer's room created an OnlyFans account specifically for research purposes. This initiative allowed them to explore the platform's functionalities and user experiences firsthand.
The series, based on Rufi Thorpe's 2024 novel, centers on Margo's financial struggles as she navigates single parenthood and aspirations of becoming a writer, with support from her parents. The show's premiere occurred at the SXSW Film & TV Festival on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Showrunner Eva Anderson corroborated Fanning's account, highlighting that all research involving OnlyFans was conducted with mutual consent among the writers. This responsible approach aimed to gather comprehensive information before production commenced. Actress Bella Thorne previously used the platform for research in August 2020 for a film with Sean Baker.
