Shannon Sharpe’s Accuser Announces Retirement From OnlyFans

Simply days after reaching a settlement in her sexual assault lawsuit in opposition to Shannon Sharpe, Gabriella Zuniga has introduced she is retiring from the subscription-based platform OnlyFans.

Zuniga initially filed a $50 million lawsuit in opposition to Sharpe in April 2025 below the identify Jane Doe. Her lawyer, Tony Buzbee, confirmed the pair had a relationship; nonetheless, he alleged the Tremendous Bowl champion was bodily abusive, and “demanded full management of [Zuniga’s] time and physique.”

Sharpe rapidly responded to the lawsuit, claiming he was the goal of what he referred to as Buzbee’s “shakedown” makes an attempt and vowing to sue the lawyer “for defamation and attempting to take me down.”

Then, in July 2025, Buzbee shared that each events had reached a conclusion, including that the lawsuit had been dismissed with prejudice and their “respectful negotiations” led to a “mutually agreed upon decision.”

Though the phrases of the settlement stay confidential, the sum seems to be substantial, as Zuniga just lately introduced her retirement from OnlyFans.

“In the present day, I’ve determined to retire from [OnlyFans],” Zuniga wrote on-line.

“Thanks for the unbelievable assist you’ve proven me over the previous few years. This neighborhood has given me a life I might have by no means imagined. I’ll nonetheless be energetic on social media and have a number of new initiatives within the works that I can’t wait to share! I’m actually excited for this subsequent chapter. I like you all without end and ever.”

For these unfamiliar, OnlyFans is a subscription-based platform the place creators earn cash by offering unique content material to their followers, starting from health and music to extra sexually express materials.

Zuniga’s announcement despatched shockwaves throughout the web, with many deciphering her retirement as an indication of a large settlement and blasting Sharpe over the ordeal.

“That woman bought wealthy [and] mentioned she by no means gotta work once more,” one consumer wrote, including, “verify mateee.”

One other consumer echoed that sentiment, writing, “I am truly blissful for her. She noticed a straightforward alternative and took it.”

A 3rd quipped, “That settlement simply hit her checking account. The numbers have to be good, that is why she’s retiring. Ain’t mad at it.”

Different customers provided a distinct perspective, with one particularly calling Sharpe’s habits “so disappointing.”

“He might’ve fed so many Black households in want with this cash, however now it is in her … arms,” they added.

Following the lawsuit, the podcaster, identified for his “Nightcap” and “Membership Shay Shay” exhibits, introduced that he and ESPN had mutually agreed to pause their working relationship till the beginning of the NFL preseason.

In an announcement, Sharpe first addressed his relationship with Zuniga, calling it “100% consensual” earlier than saying his break from the favored sports activities present “First Take.”

“I sincerely respect the overwhelming and ongoing assist I’ve obtained from my household, followers, buddies, and colleagues,” he completed.