Gay Fans Made Him a Millionaire — Then Built a University to Train New Adult Stars

Andy Lee, the straight Irish adult performer widely known as one of OnlyFans' top creators and a self-described "gay for pay" star, is turning his expertise into education. The 36-year-old Dubliner has established what he calls the world's first "Porn Star University," a mentorship program where he trains newcomers — often straight tradesmen — to build successful careers in gay adult content.

Lee, who rose from a turbulent childhood marked by homelessness to becoming a millionaire through the adult industry, offers free coaching, content strategies, and collaboration opportunities under his "Team Andy" brand. The initiative, featured in a recent mini-documentary, focuses on practical skills like marketing, audience building, STI testing protocols, taxes, and creating engaging amateur-style content tailored to gay male viewers.

In a wide-ranging interview on The Naughty Podcast, Lee reflected on his journey and motivation for mentoring others. He described being fired from his plumbing job as a gas manager after his past porn work was discovered, an event that ultimately propelled him forward.

"I literally begged this guy not to sack me... I'm absolutely ashamed to say but I begged this guy not to sack me," Lee recounted. "If you're watching this, Stuart, I want to thank you because when you fired me, it gave me the motivation to do really well and now I'm very successful. Thank you."

Lee entered the industry around age 21 and has spent 15 years in it, initially doing solo content before expanding. A straight man who performs sexual acts with men for his audience, he emphasizes separating personal identity from professional work. "I'm not physically attracted to a man... I've conditioned myself to be able to make adult content with men for entertainment," he explained in the podcast.

His OnlyFans success exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic after losing his day job, allowing him to achieve financial independence. Lee has since appeared in documentaries like Channel 4's My Massive Cock and authored the memoir Smelly Kid, chronicling his path from Dublin's streets to stardom.

At P**n Star University, based in a former training college in Cambridgeshire, Lee provides hands-on guidance. Participants learn to film with straight collaborators, grow their subscriber base, and navigate the business side of content creation — all at no cost. The program highlights entrepreneurship within the stigmatized industry.

Lee positions the university as an empowering space. "I'm offering new creators the opportunity to work with me and grow their OnlyFans at my Pornstar University free of charge," his official site states.

Critics and supporters alike have noted the unconventional model, with some viewing it as a pragmatic response to economic pressures and others as a bold challenge to traditional norms in adult entertainment. Lee remains focused on results: helping performers achieve the kind of stability and success he has found.