Kit Barrus, now 27, has transformed her life dramatically from a strict Mormon upbringing in California to becoming one of OnlyFans' top earners, making £244,164 each month. Her journey began with early rebellion against religious norms and has led to a successful career in sex work, which she describes as "tasteful" and empowering.
A Childhood Shaped by Mormonism
Born into a family with lineage tracing back to Brigham Young, the second president of the LDS church, Kit spent about 20 hours weekly in church activities during her childhood. From age eight, she questioned the faith, sneaking books from the library to avoid her mother's censorship with a black marker. "It was like censoring a government document," Kit recalls, highlighting the restrictive environment.
Early Acts of Defiance
Her first major clash with her parents occurred at eight when she refused baptism, a rite Mormons believe is essential for entering heaven. After months of pressure, she reluctantly agreed, but her dissatisfaction with the church's treatment of women grew. "I was really p**sed off over the idea that girls were nothing," she says, noting that women cannot hold leadership roles over men in the LDS church.
As a teenager, Kit participated in practices like baptisms for the dead, where she was dunked up to 100 times as a surrogate for deceased relatives. She also endured annual "birthday interviews" with bishops, involving uncomfortable questions about masturbation. "It's horrible," she describes, reflecting on the invasive nature of these sessions.
Breaking Away from Family
At 15, Kit's relationship with her parents deteriorated after they discovered she had lost her virginity and viewed pornography. She was sent to live with grandparents in Idaho, working at Taco Bell to support herself. When she returned to California at 18, a conflict over an edible and a vibrator led her to leave home permanently at 19.
She found stability with a job at a law firm and saved to enroll in college, aspiring to earn a PhD in mathematics. To minimise debt, she worked as a personal trainer, waking at 4am, but still struggled financially. A friend's suggestion to try OnlyFans in 2022 changed everything.
OnlyFans Success and Independence
In her first month on OnlyFans, Kit earned £7,350, convincing her to pursue it full-time. She now creates humorous role-play content, such as dressing as a dragon with a female knight, avoiding extreme material. "I credit my Mormon upbringing for that," she explains, stating it taught her to resist pressure and stay true to her values.
Her earnings funded her mathematics PhD, and she emphasises the importance of not compromising her convictions, even when offered large sums for specific content. "I have strength in my convictions after my childhood, I've been inoculated," she asserts.
Family Reconciliation and Secrecy
Despite her success, Kit's parents remain unaware of her career, believing she works for a tax professional. Over the years, they have rebuilt their relationship, with periods of no contact now behind them. "We're quite close now," she says, though she anticipates awkwardness if they discover the truth.
Kit's story illustrates a profound shift from religious constraints to financial independence and self-expression, challenging societal norms and embracing a path of her own making.
