OnlyFans star Sophie Rain has found an unexpected way to respond to a politician who wanted to introduce a 50% tax on creators living in Florida. Instead of waiting for the proposed tax to fund education, the social media personality has spent around $170,000 (£127,000) purchasing school supplies for teachers through their online wish lists.
Rain's initiative came after Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback singled her out while discussing his proposed tax on OnlyFans earnings. The 21-year-old reportedly received thousands of requests from educators seeking help with classroom essentials, turning a political disagreement into a significant charitable effort.
Sophie Rain's School Supplies Drive
In August, Rain initially spent more than $100,000 (£75,000) on teachers' school supplies. She used TikTok to offer to purchase items from educators' Amazon wish lists. The initiative attracted considerable attention, with teachers reaching out to request assistance with their classroom expenses.
She did not make a general donation to an organisation. Instead, she chose to fulfil individual wish lists, allowing educators to receive the specific items they needed. The response grew even further after her initial announcement.
Speaking to the New York Post, Rain revealed that she had spent approximately $170,000 (£127,000) in just 48 hours, clearing 520 shopping carts after receiving around 50,000 requests from teachers.
The requests came from different locations, including California, Texas, Canada and the UK. 'I knew teachers needed help, but seeing that many people send their classroom lists in such a short amount of time really puts it into perspective', she said.
Politician Once Proposed 50% OnlyFans Tax
Rain's charitable initiative followed controversy surrounding politician Fishback. In January, he announced plans to introduce a 50% tax on income earned by OnlyFans creators residing in the state if elected governor.
Fishback described the proposed measure as an OnlyFans 'sin tax', arguing that it would discourage people from joining the subscription-based platform. He also claimed the revenue could help improve public education, increase teachers' salaries and provide better school lunches.
The politician specifically mentioned Rain when promoting his proposal, estimating that she could owe millions in additional taxes. He also argued that the measure would help protect young women from what he described as exploitation within the online content industry.
However, Fishback's proposed tax never became law, as he lost the Republican primary in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race. His defeat effectively ended his campaign and left the proposed measure without a path forward.
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OnlyFans Star Criticised the Tax Proposal
Rain previously spoke out against Fishback's plans, questioning why OnlyFans creators were being singled out for additional taxation. In an interview with CBS Miami published in January, the content creator argued that many people use the platform because they need additional income to support themselves and their families.
She also pointed out that creators already pay federal taxes on their earnings. Rain said she would be willing to contribute more towards education if the money genuinely benefited teachers, but questioned whether targeting one group of workers was the right approach.
Sophie Rain Hopes To Meet Teachers
Beyond purchasing supplies, Rain expressed interest in meeting some of the educators and students who benefited from her initiative. She said she would welcome opportunities to visit classrooms, provided teachers and school districts were comfortable with the arrangements. She also stressed that she would not turn the visits into publicity stunts.
The content creator recalled her own school experiences and the teachers who made an effort to support her. Although she did not consider herself a straight-A student, she said she remembered educators who cared about her as a person.
