Former prison guard Alicia Davis has traded in her handcuffs for a new kind of freedom — and a booming OnlyFans career.
The 32-year-old from Australia’s Gold Coast recently revealed she left behind her job as a correctional officer to pursue full-time work on the adult platform. Speaking with The New York Post, Davis explained that while she was making around $61,000 AUD annually as a prison guard, the emotional toll — and the constant attention from inmates — ultimately pushed her to seek a new life.
“I had to constantly reject them,” Davis said about the inmates. “They’d comment on my appearance, saying: ‘You look really good today,’ or noticing the finer details about my look.”
While Davis admitted she appreciated the compliments, she made it clear that maintaining professional boundaries was critical. “It was so important for me to tell them that these sorts of comments aren’t appropriate.”
Prison life was restrictive beyond the obvious. Inmates’ partners would often glare at her during visits, and policies forbade makeup, jewellery, and even any real personal style.
“Some of the wives used to come in and just stare me down,” Davis recalled. “I don’t know what their husbands said to them about me, but I didn’t react to the comments or stares.”
Even after some inmates were released, Davis said a few attempted to track her down on Instagram, hoping to connect — advances she firmly rejected.
Beyond the uncomfortable attention, the job itself was emotionally draining.
“The prison job tied me down,” she shared. “I wasn’t allowed to be myself — no makeup, no nails, no personality in my wardrobe. It was exhausting.”
By February 2022, Davis decided she had enough. She quit her job and launched her career on OnlyFans, a decision that has since transformed her life. While she previously earned a stable income, Davis now reports making more than $371,000 AUD annually — a massive leap that has given her true autonomy over her career and image.
“My new career gives me the freedom to work in my own time and be myself with no restrictions,” Davis said. “I can wear what I want and flirt with whoever I want without the fear of being punished.”
Now, Davis controls her own schedule, her personal expression, and her financial future — a far cry from the rigid rules and emotional labour she left behind.
Her story is part of a growing trend of individuals leaving traditional careers for opportunities on platforms like OnlyFans, proving that for some, personal freedom — and financial success — can be just a click away.