Harry Potter star Jessie Cave says she was barred from fan convention over OnlyFans page

Jessie Cave, the actress who played Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter films, says she was barred from a Harry Potter fan convention because of her presence on the OnlyFans platform. In a post on Substack, Cave wrote that the organizers explained the event was a “family show” and that OnlyFans is affiliated with porn. She described the rationale as baffling, noting that many actors have appeared in television and film with sex scenes or nudity. She said she was largely unfazed by the snub and signaled there may be other conventions to attend in the future.

Cave rose to fame as Lavender Brown in Warner Bros.’ Harry Potter film series, a role she has described in interviews as a defining part of her career. The convention in question branded itself as family-oriented, a point Cave noted as she recounted the encounter. She has since become an active creator on OnlyFans, where she shares hair-focused content and other niche material. On her page, she lists herself as a “Former Harry Potter actress, writer, doodler and now Only Fans Long Hair Specialist,” emphasizing hair content rather than explicit material. In posts and messages, she has stressed that her page will feature non-explicit content and occasionally offer audience interaction—“Owl drop near daily. Wizard warning: Will not do explicit sexual content.”

Cave, a mom of four and wife to British comedian Alfie Brown, announced her move to OnlyFans in March, saying the platform would help fund her writing and allow her to explore a different creative dimension. She has described the move as empowering and noted that it gives her room to present a side of herself that was previously kept more tightly controlled in traditional acting roles. “This is weird and me and a bit kinky, and why not?” she told followers, framing the decision as a deliberate personal and professional shift aimed at creative autonomy. She has also indicated that the page can be niche, but aims to be liberating and practical for her career goals.

The incident underscores ongoing tensions between legacy franchise fans and performers who diversify into adult-oriented or non-traditional content. Cave acknowledged the career arc she has navigated over more than 15 years of convention appearances and expressed openness to new opportunities as the cast around the Potter universe evolves. “There’s going to be a new cast now and it’s a different time,” she said, adding that she has accumulated a large amount of memorabilia and photos over the years. The episode comes as many actors who have appeared in the HP universe also pursue other outlets and creative ventures, raising questions about how fan events manage performers whose contemporary work lies outside the traditional film-and-TV framework.

The conversation around Cave’s decision to join OnlyFans and the reaction from convention organizers are part of a broader industry conversation about how performers manage their careers across multiple platforms. Cave has stated that her OnlyFans content focuses on hair aesthetics and related personal branding rather than explicit material, a distinction she emphasizes for fans and potential partners alike. She has indicated that the platform’s use supports her writing ambitions and creative freedom, aligning with a contemporary shift in which performers seek diversified income streams and audience engagement channels. As Cave continues to navigate public attention tied to the Potter legacy and her evolving career, observers will be watching how her choices influence public perception of actors who pursue non-traditional or adult-oriented content while maintaining the long-standing appeal of beloved franchises.

Images from the broader Potter ecosystem accompany the piece to contextualize the franchise’s enduring cultural footprint. Image: Rupert Grint and other cast members can serve as a reminder of the era that continues to influence contemporary entertainment conversations. Another image from the era features iconic Potter imagery and serves to ground readers in the franchise’s visual history. Image: Alan Rickman as Snape offers a look at the franchise’s enduring star power, while a candid shot of Cave in context with the broader fan culture helps illustrate the personal dimension of her story.