Once known for his role on Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place,” Daniel Benson now finds himself with a significantly different fan base. The actor-turned-OnlyFans model recently opened up about his journey, from the infamous 2018 nudes leak to his newfound online popularity.
The Turning Point: 2018 Nudes Leak
Reflecting on his past, Benson admitted to being less than skilled in taking nude photos. “I was bad at taking nudes back then. I’m good at it now,” he confessed. Rather than feeling upset about the leaked images, he lamented the poor quality of the photos that went public.
From “Zeke” to Daniel Benson: A Shift in Recognition
Benson’s transition to adult content on OnlyFans has led to a dramatic change in how he’s recognized by fans. He shared a surprising moment at Disneyland when someone called him by his real name, something that rarely happened during his Disney days. “Even at the height of Disney, when I was on ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ no one knew my actual name. They just were like, ‘Zeke! The funny, goofy one! I know you!'” he recalled.
Embracing a New Path
Despite the unconventional nature of his career shift, Benson has embraced his newfound fame. Speaking to Christy Carlson Romano on the podcast “Vulnerable,” he described his experience as “a really weird experience now to be kind of way more famous than I was before just because I made this extreme choice into doing more, like, sex work.”
As Daniel Benson continues to navigate his evolving career and personal identity, his story highlights the complexities and challenges that former child stars may face in the spotlight.
