Ari Kytsya Brushes Off Criticism Over Urban Decay Campaign

OnlyFans Sensation Faces Backlash

OnlyFans star Ari Kytsya is in the spotlight once more, this time for her collaboration with beauty giant Urban Decay. The partnership, which stands out as a milestone for content creators like Kytsya, has sparked debate. Critics have questioned the appropriateness of having someone from the adult industry fronting a major beauty campaign.

In an interview with Elite Daily, Kytsya expressed her indifference to the uproar, stating she never positioned herself as a moral guide. "They were the first big company that wanted to work with me," she said, emphasizing the significance of the opportunity not just for her but for others in adult content who seldom receive such offers.

Confronting the Critics

Kytsya, who is 24, sees the collaboration as a chance to challenge industry stereotypes. "I thought it was a really cool message that I can do things other than being a sex worker, and that other people in the industry can also do other things," she added. Her remarks come in response to critics who questioned the collaboration in online comments. Kytsya quickly pointed out that much of the beauty industry's products originally catered to sex workers.

“I am not meant to be anybody’s daughter’s role model, but I will try to educate as much as I can,” Kytsya asserted, addressing the broader expectations of her public presence.

Academic Turn and Public Debate

The controversy comes hot on the heels of another debate involving Kytsya, this time in academia. In November, she spoke to an audience of about 1,200 students at the University of Washington. Her lecture covered topics like digital labor, personal branding, and what it takes to build a career online. The event drew mixed reactions, with some questioning whether an OnlyFans creator should be speaking at a university.

The professor who invited Kytsya defended the decision, noting her insights into modern labor dynamics and online economies. He highlighted her candid discussion on the strategic and emotional aspects of her career, warning students about the permanence of adult content once it’s published. Kytsya also elaborated on how platforms like OnlyFans offer more autonomy than traditional adult entertainment, while navigating public relationships and maintaining boundaries in the limelight.