AITA for showing my twin sister’s onlyfans to our parents?

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Imagine scrolling through your phone when a friend sends a link: an OnlyFans profile with your nickname and a risqué photo of someone who looks just like you. For an 18-year-old, the shock is doubled when it’s her identical twin sister’s account, cashing in on explicit content under her identity. In a fury, she shows their parents, who shut it down, but now her sister claims betrayal, and silence hangs heavy.

This Reddit saga is a wild ride through sibling rivalry and stolen identities. Was exposing the profile a defense of self, or a step too far? It’s a story that crackles with betrayal, trust, and the murky lines of personal branding in the digital age.

‘AITA for showing my twin sister’s onlyfans to our parents?’

This Reddit post unveils a twin’s rage at her sister’s audacious move. Here’s her story, raw and unfiltered:

I (18 f) and my identical twin sister (also 18 f, obviously) have always had a tumultuous and competitive relationship. We’ve always fought over everything; guys, clothes, friends, etc. but our relationship came to a halt a few weeks ago when a mutual guy friend of ours sent me a link to an onlyfans profile, with an attached message that stated “this u?”

Confused, I clicked on the link and was shocked to discover that the profile belonged to my twin sister. The profile picture was very clearly a scantily clad image of her, and the username was my nickname that literally everyone in my life uses.

I asked our friend about it and he told me that he had discovered the profile through twitter and then subscribed to the profile, which included dozens of videos of her doing… spicy things to say the least, solo and with partners, all of which with her face showing.

I was floored and, in a fit of rage, showed the profile to our parents. I mean… literally anyone who saw that profile that knows us would immediately assume that it’s me considering she’s basically going by my name.

Our parents forced her to delete the profile and she hasn’t spoken to me since, claiming that I not only ruined her main source of income, but also betrayed her trust. However, I think that she betrayed my trust by going by my nickname. AITA?

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This twin tussle is a stark case of identity and ethics colliding. The sister’s use of her twin’s nickname on OnlyFans, paired with their identical appearance, risks real-world confusion, from social stigma to job prospects. The woman’s reaction, while impulsive, stems from a valid fear of being mistaken for her sister’s explicit persona.

Psychologist Dr. Nancy Segal, a twin expert, notes, “Identical twins face unique identity challenges; misappropriation of one’s persona can feel like theft” (Source). A 2023 study in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking found that 45% of young adults worry about online identity misrepresentation affecting their reputation (Source). The sister’s choice to use the nickname, intentional or not, was reckless, and her income loss doesn’t erase the harm.

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A private confrontation might have softened the blow, but the woman’s escalation to parents reflects her youth and panic. “Set boundaries, not ultimatums,” Segal advises. She could seek a mediator to rebuild trust with her sister, while the sister must acknowledge the identity breach. The friend’s subscription to the profile, assuming it was her, adds a creepy layer worth addressing.

See what others had to share with OP:

Reddit dropped takes as spicy as the profile’s content. Here’s what the crowd had to say:

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SirMittensOfTheHill − NTA. She exploited your identity for profit. She's lucky you only told your parents, instead of suing her.

nolsongolden − You are not the a**hole. My sister used my identity and I confronted her and took my old ID away. She then went to the DMV and got an updated ID with a new picture. She then got drunk and hit a cop car coming out of the bar. She ended up with a felony warrant but not really.. Why?. She used my name not hers. I got the felony warrant.

If you don't nip this in the bud be prepared for a lifetime of being blamed for what your sister did. PS. I am not a twin so thank God the cop was honest and said. 'That's not the woman who hit my car. How did she get your ID and who is it?' I told them I thought it was my sister and showed them her picture. She went to prison instead of me.

I was a single mom of two children under five and innocent and my mom still said, 'your sister has a long record and you have none. Can't you take the blame for this one? I'll watch your kids until you get out of jail.'. Don't listen to the people saying you are an a**hole. I've been where you are.. You did the right thing.. NTA.

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shrinkray2333 − NTA. What kind of a**hole uses their twins name for onlyfans??? It baffles me why someone would do that a**hole move.

ThatSICILIANThing − NTA for the sole reason that by being your identical twin and using your own nickname, she’s essentially posing as you and this could have serious consequences in real life, such as if a potential employer found it and assumed it was you. Why on earth wouldn’t she go with a different “stage name”? Do you think maybe she did that on purpose to f**k with you?

thumpmyponcho − NTA. You are right. She's the AH for using your nickname. If it wasn't for that, then telling your parents about it wouldn't be cool, but under these circumstances, I think doing whatever is needed to get her to take it down (or rename it) is justified. ETA PS: Your friend subscribing to this (thinking at that point that it might be you) is also very sketchy.

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[Reddit User] − NTA. She wants to do OF, fine, but she can’t be doing it by presenting herself as you.

-mi-stake − Identity theft is not a joke Jim. NTA

Immediate_Refuse_918 − NTA-she used YOUR NAME! I would already be a little weirded out that she could be mistaken for you, but that’s out of her control. Using your name was deliberate. The only other thing you could’ve done is gone to her first to talk about her changing the name.

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But I don’t think you were obligated to because she was setting you up to look like you were involved in s** work when you’re not.. And no shade to s** work/workers, but putting someone else’s identity on your work is not okay.

ASlightHiccup − NTA she’s identical to you and used your name for her OF. If it were me, I’d be telling everybody because I wouldn’t want that on my name. No shame to OF creators, but I like my body and my life to be private. If someone made it public, I’d make sure everyone knew what they did because at least I’d get a say in the narrative. She decided to put herself out there but then did it pretending to be you. That’s messed up on so many levels.

solo_th7 − If she was that serious and proud about it as a source of income, she'd have used her own nickname, not yours. Or even picked some random name. Of all the names we have in this world, she decides to use yours, knowing people would think it was you. I think she wanted to kill two birds with one stone, earn some money and ruin your reputation in the process.. NTA.

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These Reddit opinions are as bold as a viral post, but do they miss the potential for a less explosive resolution?

This story is a fiery mix of loyalty, rage, and digital deception. The woman’s move to expose her sister protected her identity but torched their bond. Could a direct talk have spared the drama, or was parental intervention inevitable? What would you do if a sibling’s actions threatened your reputation? Share your thoughts—have you ever faced a betrayal that blurred your identity?

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