Zara Dar, a YouTuber, became an overnight sensation when one of her videos went viral on X, in which she is seen explaining how she left her PhD programme to turn into a full-time adult content creator on OnlyFans. As soon as the video surfaced on the internet, it sparked a myriad of reactions on the platform.?
Zara Dar is a former PhD student and content creator from Austin, Texas. In a candid video on YouTube titled "PhD Dropout to OnlyFans Models," Zara opened up about her emotional journey that has now sparked conversations about her career choices, financial independence, and personal growth.?
Well, overnight the video gained over 12 million views on the X user Sensei Kraken Zero, who shared Zara¡¯s YouTube clip.?
Who is Zara Dar??
Zara Dar is a YouTuber who is known for her tutorials on machine learning and neural networks. Dar is multi-talented and holds a degree in bioengineering and computer science. She has been successful in her career and has earned over $1 million through her work on YouTube and OnlyFans.??
In December 2024, Dar decided to quit her PhD and announced her decision to leave the PhD program, after which she received mixed support from her followers. The reason she mentioned taking the step was her desire for greater autonomy and financial independence.?
Dar gained recognition for her YouTube channel, which was based on education, where she simplifies scientific queries and shares insights into subjects such as neural networks.
As Zara Dar, several OnlyFans stars decided to ditch their corporate careers to join the adult content-creating platform. Here's a look at some who made this decision:?
Layla Kelly, an ex-banking consultant: A 34-year-old ex-corporate employee decided to quit her 9-5 job as a banking consultant during the COVID-19 pandemic and took the chance to join the OnlyFans platform. Her current earnings are over $150,000 a year from selling NSFW content on OnlyFans.?
Melissa Williams, an ex-police officer: After serving over 11 years at the Arapahoe County Sheriff¡¯s Office, Melissa Williams was forced to retire after her colleagues discovered her OnlyFans account.?
Monica Huldt, an ex-teacher: Monica Huldt used to teach history and religious education to students aged between 13 and 16 in Sweden and left her job over seven years ago as she had to move to the US with her husband. After shifting to the US, she worked at several places for small periods before her attention turned towards modelling and Instagram. Following this, Monica later started making content on OnlyFans.?
Jenna Phillips, an optician: Phillips was an optician by profession and made over six figures as a "puppy girl" on OnlyFans. She started her OnlyFans account while she was working as an optician in Austin, Texas.?
Amanda Sommer, a flight attendant: Amanda Sommer used to work as a cabin crew member for RyanAir when she got to know about OnlyFans, and this is when she started making content on the platform without her boyfriend's knowledge.?
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