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Actress Jessie Cave, best known for playing Lavender Brown in the final three Harry Potter films, has opened up about her life beyond traditional acting roles. The 39-year-old revealed that she has now earned more through her OnlyFans account than she has made during her entire acting career.

What may initially seem like a dramatic career shift has a very personal motivation for Cave: She wanted to support her family while finding a way to balance work with raising her four children.

Jessie Cave Earns More From OnlyFans Than From Acting

According to People, Cave has been active on the platform since March 2025. Rather than focusing on traditional risqué content, she has built her account around a very specific concept involving her hair. Her videos feature her brushing, styling, and playing with her long hair, sometimes while dressed as an elf, maid, or even her former Harry Potter character, Lavender Brown.

“I've earned more, easily, than my entire acting career within one year” Cave told The Times. She reportedly earned more than £15,000—around €17,500—on her very first day.

Although some subscribers canceled their memberships after realizing that her content was not explicit, Cave was able to build a loyal following that continues to support her unusual approach to the platform.

The 39-Year-Old Opens Up About Financial Struggles and Raising Four Children

Cave’s decision was not driven by a sudden desire to pursue an entirely new career. Instead, she says it came during a period of intense financial pressure and uncertainty.

In an interview with The Times, she explained: “I couldn’t go and, say, work in a supermarket because I can’t afford the childcare, and, also, I don’t want people shouting Harry Potter spells at me as I work at Tesco.”

She continued: “I could retrain, but I can’t afford to do a degree. I had a breakdown, and I thought, ‘That’s it with acting, I give up.’ But, also, we have no money.”

At first, Cave only planned to stay online for a short time, hoping to create some financial breathing room for her family. Instead, the project grew into a significant source of income.

Hair Content as a Highly Specific Niche

What makes Cave’s approach particularly unusual is how clearly she defines the boundaries of her content. Her focus is not on her body, but on her hair.

“My rule is: The hair is the main character. That’s how I justify it,” she explained.

She described the concept as being “the texture of hair. The fetish. It's very, very niche.”

Jessie Cave Says She Missed a Convention Because of OnlyFans

The new career path has also come with unexpected consequences. Cave said she was not invited to a Harry Potter convention last year and was told that the decision was linked to the event’s family-oriented nature and OnlyFans’ association with adult content.

Writing on Substack, she summed up her perspective simply: “I’m just playing with my hair!”

Despite the setback, Cave appears to be embracing this new chapter. After more than 15 years of attending fan events and with a new generation of Harry Potter actors emerging, her priorities have shifted toward financial security, flexibility, and greater control over her career.