CHICAGO—Elaina St. James, one of OnlyFans’ most popular aged 50-plus content creators, recently put out a casting call for a male performer to collaborate with her on her first-ever boy/girl scene. St. James was expecting the response that followed.
"There are so many choices… I never knew there were so many male adult performers!" enthused St. James one week after announcing an official search to find her "Prince of Porn." The stately "Midwestern Mom" has since been bombarded with a deluge of requests from industry professionals all vying to be her first male onscreen co-star.
"I have been so fortunate to become successful over the age of 50 on a platform like OnlyFans, but adult entertainment was something I had little knowledge of until the last year," she said, noting that two years ago at this time, she was still working a dead-end office job as a single mom, barely able to pay her bills. "I didn't watch porn, so I had no idea who was who—male or female other than well-known adult actresses like Jenna Jameson or Stormy Daniels."
"I have been so fortunate to become successful over the age of 50 on a platform like OnlyFans, but adult entertainment was something I had little knowledge of until the last year," she said, noting that two years ago at this time, she was still working a dead-end office job as a single mom, barely able to pay her bills. "I didn't watch porn, so I had no idea who was who—male or female other than well-known adult actresses like Jenna Jameson or Stormy Daniels."
St. James describes her deep dive into the world of adult male actors as “eye-opening,” and how it was necessary to separate personal preferences from business strategy. "In my personal life, a man's size had little to do with the connection I felt. I was always more interested in the whole ‘package’ of character traits… not just his ‘package.'
“In regards to casting my co-star, it's honestly a more empowering process than I ever experienced in dating, because I am my own production company’s casting director; I look at all these wonderful, handsome men and need to see them through the lens of a business strategy. The right age, height, body type, and obviously their ability to perform on camera are all legit factors at play."
“In regards to casting my co-star, it's honestly a more empowering process than I ever experienced in dating, because I am my own production company’s casting director; I look at all these wonderful, handsome men and need to see them through the lens of a business strategy. The right age, height, body type, and obviously their ability to perform on camera are all legit factors at play."
She credits Holly Randall’s podcast "Unfiltered" for getting up to speed. “I have learned so much about the industry and discovered adult actresses who combine beauty, humor, and business smarts like Cherie Deville and Alexis Fawx. The 'Holly Randall Unfiltered' podcast is a treasure trove of information and has helped me narrow down the candidates, for sure!“
Currently, St. James is in the process of arranging video calls with prospective scene partners and plans an announcement within weeks on her main OnlyFans page, followed by an official media release. "Everyone will have to wait and see, but I can guarantee that I will choose a professional that is well-respected within the industry."
With the wheels in motion, St. James has plenty of creative ideas in mind for the upcoming production—and she’s thoroughly enjoying her role in the driver’s seat. "With no studio involved, this whole collaboration will be on my terms. Platforms like OnlyFans have made equality and female empowerment in adult entertainment real, not just empty words."
