OnlyFans model Suzy Cortez is pushing back hard against a controversial proposal coming out of Florida politics, calling it less about public good and more about who gets to control women’s bodies—and their money.
The proposal comes from James Fishback, a Republican candidate for governor, who has suggested a 50% tax on income earned through adult content platforms like OnlyFans.
Fishback has argued that the so-called “sin tax” could generate roughly $200 million annually, with funds earmarked for teacher salaries and improved school lunches.
Cortez, however, sees the plan differently. “When men, companies, or large platforms profit from women’s bodies, it’s treated as normal,” she said to Band.com. “But when women take control of their own image and income, suddenly it’s labeled a sin.”
According to the model, the issue isn’t morality. "It's about control," she explained. "The problem has never been the female body—the real issue is who has the right to profit from it."
Cortez later reshared the interview to her X account on Thursday, January 15.
Fishback has framed the tax as a way to discourage what he’s called “online degeneracy,” posting on X that, if he's elected, creators would owe half their earnings to the state. The proposal has drawn sharp criticism not just from progressive creators but also from conservative voices within the space.
One of them is Anya Lacey, a 19-year-old content creator who promotes “trad wife” values while running a successful account on the platform. Speaking to the New York Post, Lacey called the plan “absolutely ridiculous,” pointing out Florida’s long history with vice-driven economies. “Unless alcohol, marijuana, and strip clubs are taxed the same way, singling out OnlyFans makes no sense,” she said.
Lacey also questioned the political math behind the idea, noting that a significant portion of Americans consume adult content. “If you’re assuming the public supports this, you’re ignoring reality,” she said, adding that many creators’ pages aren’t even explicit. “I post fishing videos, baking, and content with my pets.”