Who Is Shannon Elizabeth's Ex-Husband, Simon Borchert? Know All About Him As She Joins OnlyFans

Shannon Elizabeth is best known for her role in the film, American Pie. Currently, she is hogging the limelight as she joined OnlyFans recently. The decision to join OnlyFans came soon after reports surfaced claiming that she had filed for divorce from her husband, Simon Borchert. For the unversed, on April 15, 2026, the American Pie fame announced that she is joining OnlyFans.

In a recent interview, Shannon explained that the reason to join OnlyFans was that it allowed her to connect directly with her fans, create on her own terms and be free. Shannon highlighted that she spent her entire Hollywood career where other people controlled her narrative and its outcome. Thus, she has decided to embark on a new chapter where she wants to show some other side of herself that no one has seen. Amid this, the attention has shifted to Shannon’s personal life. Well, we’ve got you covered.

Meet Shannon Elizabeth's estranged husband, Simon Berchert

Simon Berchert hails from Cape Town, South Africa. According to his LinkedIn profile, Simon studied advertising at Red & Yellow Creative School of Business. Later, he graduated from Stellenbosch University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. From September 2005 to August 2008, Simon was the Marketing Director and Co-Founder of Brand Magazine. He worked as Director of Commercial Operations at Africa Geographic from April 2011 to July 2013.

According to his LinkedIn bio, Simon is an NGO Executive, conservationist, impact strategist, podcast host and a photographer. He has more than 18 years of experience in business and has delivered strategies to various brands, including Media 24, Distell, SAB, Maserati, Momentum, Ogilvy and FCB. Coming to his personal life, Simon Berchert has been married to Shannon Elizabeth since 2021.

According to a report by Soap Central, Simon and Shannon first crossed paths in 2015. However, recently, the American Pie star reportedly filed for divorce from Simon. A source told Page Six that the divorce is fresh. Page Six claimed that Shannon filed the documents on April 14, 2026. The source said, "The divorce is fresh. She is freshly single and launching her OnlyFans tomorrow morning."

While Shannon has not yet publicly announced her split from Simon, on April 15, 2026, she penned a note on Facebook subtly hinting at their breakup. She mentioned resetting everything. Her note can be read as:

"There’s something about the ocean that resets everything—slows the noise, softens the edges, and brings you right back to what matters. Grateful for these quiet moments, sandy paws, and unconditional love."

Shannon Elizabeth joins the global adult platform, OnlyFans

On April 15, 2026, the American Pie actress announced that she is joining the global adult platform, OnlyFans. According to reports, people can subscribe to her page from April 16, 2026. In a recent interview with People, Shannon Elizabeth explained the reason behind joining OnlyFans at 52. She was quoted as saying:

"I've spent my entire career working in Hollywood, where other people controlled the narrative and the outcome of my career. This new chapter is about changing that, showing off a more sexy side no one has seen, and being closer to my fans. I'm choosing OnlyFans because it allows me to connect directly with my audience, create on my own terms, and just be free. I really do think this is the future."

More about Shannon Elizabeth's personal life

Before finding love in Simon Berchert, Shannon was married to actor, Joseph D. Reitman. The reason behind their separation was irreconcilable differences, and it was Shannon who filed for divorce from Joseph. According to a report by the Sunday Guardian, Shannon was married to Joseph from 2002 to 2006. Later, in 2020, rumours were rife that Shannon is engaged to Dancing with the Stars pro, Derek Hough. Multiple speculations surrounding their engagement were circulated online. In a 2020 interview with People, Shannon shut down the rumours. She said:

"There’s this whole weird rumour going around. One of them says that he proposed and I said no, and the other says he proposed and I said yes, and we’re getting married. Neither one is true. Luckily, he doesn’t care. We were laughing about it. It’s really funny."

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