Former Child Star Megan Prescott Says OnlyFans Changed Her Life

Fourteen years after captivating audiences as Katie Fitch on the hit British teen drama “Skins,” Megan Prescott is set to take the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her semi-fictionalized one-woman show, “Really Good Exposure.”

“Skins,” which aired from 2007 to 2013, became a cultural phenomenon for its raw and unfiltered portrayal of teenage life in Bristol, South West England. The series addressed complex issues such as mental illness, adolescent sexuality, substance abuse, and bullying, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated following. Prescott, now 33, joined the show at 16, playing a character entangled in a self-destructive quest for popularity and grappling with her sister’s identity as a lesbian.

Reflecting on her time on “Skins,” Prescott described it as her dream job. “It was all I wanted,” she said. However, she soon faced the harsh realities of the entertainment industry. “After ‘Skins,’ I had a reality check. It’s hard work, and you don’t just get things handed to you.”

In the years following “Skins,” Prescott appeared in smaller roles on shows like “Silent Witness” and “Holby City” while juggling various jobs to sustain her creative ambitions. The COVID-19 pandemic posed a new challenge, leading her to start an OnlyFans page to manage financial stress. “It completely changed my life,” she remarked, despite facing criticism for her involvement in adult work.

“Really Good Exposure,” a decade in the making, draws from Prescott’s experiences, presenting them through the lens of Molly, a fictional former child star contemplating a career in adult films. The show tackles themes of body shaming, peer pressure, mental health stigma, and the struggles of being a public figure.

Prescott’s journey has also included overcoming body image issues influenced by the unhealthy narratives of her youth.

“I grew up with very unhealthy narratives about eating and exercising,” she explained. Her show aims to bridge the gap between millennials and Gen Z, highlighting the intense body shaming prevalent in the early 2000s.

To fund her Fringe performance, Prescott made a practical decision to sell nude photos on OnlyFans, a platform she had been using for three years.

“I needed money for a show that involves a nude scene where I talk about contextual and conditional consent,” she said. Despite initial fears about facial recognition software and privacy, she decided to proceed.

Prescott’s venture into bodybuilding, where she placed fourth in the British finals, also reflects her ongoing efforts to build a healthier relationship with her body. “It is extreme and incredibly hard work, but it is something I will forever be glad to have a photo of myself doing,” she shared.

As she prepares for her Fringe debut, Prescott hopes her show will resonate with audiences and shed light on the pressures faced by young women in the public eye. “There was a huge amount of body shaming back then. I’ve tried to package it in a way that is relatable but not re-traumatizing.”

Megan Prescott’s “Really Good Exposure” promises to be a compelling exploration of fame, mental health, and resilience, set against the backdrop of her personal and professional journey. The show is scheduled to premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.

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