In 2004, Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo Nazario had a fling with bodybuilder Michele Umezu. The two-time soccer World Cup winner met the bodybuilder when he played at Real Madrid. While Umezu was one of the many models Ronaldo dated during his career, he fathered a son with her. At 41, the soccer legend’s ex is now a?bodybuilding?champion and has made the news after an interview about her decision to join OnlyFans.

The mother of Ronaldo’s 17-year-old son is among the many bodybuilders who have joined the platform. While immensely popular, Onlyfans has a notorious reputation in the mainstream as it’s a website for adult content creators. However, in a recent interview with Quem News, Michele Umezu said her approach would be unique.

Ronaldo’s ex, Michele Umezu, joins OnlyFans

The 41-year-old revealed she would be joining Onlyfans, but the content will be different and have an artistic touch.?“Now I know that there are different styles and types of materials. I want to do a lot of artistic n*de photos with my physique,”?the bodybuilder said. Michele Umezu is a pro who has won multiple championships and sees bodybuilding as an art form.

During the interview, she echoed the words of bodybuilding greats like?Arnold Schwarzenegger.?“I use my body as art for sports,”?stated the 41-year-old. She also felt confident in her decisions because the bodybuilder has the support of her family and friends. For Umezu, joining OnlyFans is also part of her work.?“I work to achieve a competitive physique,”?she said.

Before bodybuilding, the 41-year-old was a model. In fact, she has been modeling since she was a teenager.?“Art has nothing to do with vulgarity,”?she said about OnlyFans, as many people frown upon those who have created content on the platform.?“At 14 I already had photos and fashion shows in Japan when I was an international model. For a model, it’s normal,”?Umezu told Quem News.

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Michele Umezu is the latest among many bodybuilders and fitness influencers who decided to join OnlyFans. The Kendall Jenner-lookalike bodybuilder Vladislava Galagan is also on the platform.

Why are bodybuilders joining OnlyFans?

Michele Umezu and Vladislava Galagan are among those who hopped on the platform as an alternate source of income. The Russian bodybuilder has pursued bodybuilding for over a decade. She even competed in bodybuilding shows. However, the 27-year-old gained recognition after joining social media. Galgan joined OnlyFans last year, and?according to Victor Martinez, she makes?$10,000.

This, along with her social media fame, allowed Galgan to continue pursuing bodybuilding. While there’s prime money for every show at the professional level, it’s considerably less than many other sports. Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman once revealed he won $110,000 after winning the Mr. Olympia.?“That ain’t no money,”?Coleman said. While the prize money has increased to $400,00 today, it’s still less compared to what other professional athletes make.

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While Michele Umezu has decided to join OnlyFans, she didn’t disclose when she’d join the platform.