American Pie actress Shannon Elizabeth proved that she was aging backwards when she slipped into a swimsuit during a lavish vacation in Mauritius, just weeks after declaring her intent to start an OnlyFans account.
The 52-year-old looked incredible as she showcased her lithe figure in a plunging brown one-piece swimsuit with a rope halter neck, while walking on the beach with her brunette locks flowing down her back. As Shannon detailed her recent vacation to her fans in thesocial media video, she also donned a black V-neck swimsuit while lounging on a deckchair by the pool.
“Mauritius just raised the bar! A day at Shangri-La Le Touessrok,” she wrote in the caption. “Pristine white sand beaches, a private island you reach by boat, and the most dreamy beachside lunch at Coco’s Beach House. This place is something else.”
Shannon’s fans rushed to the comment section to exclaim over her stunning look, with one writing: “How do you not age? What’s your secret?!” while another added: “You’re so gorgeous.”
“Timeless beauty,” said another, while a fourth chimed in: “You haven’t aged a day!” 2026 has marked quite the year for Shannon, who first shot to fame in 1999 thanks to her starring role as Nadia in the hit comedy American Pie.
She was also known for her performances in Scary Movie, Love Actually, That ’70s Show, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Tomcats and Cuts, and most recently appearedinPlan B in 2024.The brunette beauty announced her divorce from her husband of four years, Simon Borchert, in April 2026, and also revealed her plans to join the OnlyFans platform in a bid to take back her autonomy.
Shannon looked incredible in the plunging swimsuit (Instagram)
“I’ve spent my entire career working in Hollywood, where other people controlled the narrative and the outcome of my career,” Shannon told People. “This new chapter is about changing that, showing off a more sexy side no one has seen, and being closer to my fans.”
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“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,” she continued.
The actress joined OnlyFans in April (Instagram)
The star later told Page Six that her income from OnlyFans was helping her get back on her feet after her heartbreaking divorce. “I haven’t figured out where I’m going to live and if I’m going to buy, if I’m going to rent, what can I do?” she said.
Shannon split from her husband in 2026 (Variety via Getty Images)
“I know I’m going to stay out in South Africa because there’s a lot of work to do still with the [Shannon Elizabeth Foundation] and all. And I love it here! I have such a great friend group here.”
She rose to fame in 1999 after starring in American Pie (Ron Galella Collection via Getty)
She continued: “So my first thing is figuring out where I’m going to stay and get my own place again. Everything’s been in storage since, like, September, so I need all my stuff out of storage.”
In South Africa, Shannon founded her own wildlife sanctuary and now works to protect the local wildlife from poachers. Simon previously worked at the sanctuary, and the pair bonded over their love of animals and activism.
10 of Shannon’s raciest looks…
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Shannon Elizabeth posing in a pink diamante dress
Shimmery pink
Shannon wears a sparkly pink slip dress to The Mummy Los Angeles premiere in May 1999.
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Shannon Elizabeth wearing a brown lace top smiling
’90s girl
Shannon poses in a brown lace crop top at Maxim magazine’s “Circus Maximus” First Annual Hollywood Gala in May 1999.
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Shannon Elizabeth wearing a long black dress and fur cardigan
Fancy dinner attire
Shannon wore a simple black silk dress and a fur-trimmed cardigan to a charity benefit in October 2002.
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Shannon Elizabeth & The Pussycat Dolls on stage dancing
Popstar vibes
Shannon Elizabeth joins The Pussycat Dolls on stage to host the re-launch fashion show of the Pony Collection in June 2003.
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Shannon Elizabeth wearing a long silk red dress
Lady in red
Wowing in a red silk dress, Shannon arrives at a charity fashion event in November 2003.
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Shannon Elizabeth wearing a sparkly black lace dance dress
Dancing with the stars
Getting ready to shine on stage, Shannon stuns in a sparkly black lace dress for Dancing with the Stars in March 2008.
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Shannon posing in a halter lilac dress
Royal birthday
In a lilac halter-neck dress, Shannon attends Prince Azim’s 25th birthday party at the Stapleford Park Country House Hotel in Leicestershire in May 2007.
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Shannon Elizabeth wearing a purple bodycon dress
Bodycon fit
Rocking the bodycon look, Shannon wore this vibrant purple mini dress to the American Reunion Los Angeles premiere in March 2012.
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Shannon Elizabeth arrives for the 22nd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party wearing a holographic sheen dress
Holographic-sheen
Wearing a holographic-sheen dress, Sarah poses at the 22nd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party in March 2014.
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Shannon Elizabeth wearing a floral summer dress
Summer florals
Shannon looks fresh in florals at the Los Angeles premiere of Saban Films’ Jay and Silent Bob Reboot in October 2019.