She’s made a name for herself by selling raunchy content of herself to strangers on the internet, but for seven months Matilda Baxter has only had eyes for one man.
The 23-year-old adult content creator has been dating South Australian businessman Alessandro Della-Verde for seven months, with the pair already talking about marriage – and, judging by our exclusive photos, shopping for an engagement ring.
Baxter – known to her 360,000 TikTok followers as Tilds Search – was photographed by the Daily Mail strolling arm-in-arm with Della-Verde through the Parade in Adelaide’s posh Norwood.
Conservative Norwood residents openly stared at Ms. Baxter and Mr. Della-Verde as they arrived in Baxter’s loud, custom Corvette.
They made for a striking couple, with Baxter showing off her recent ‘Barbie waist’ rib manipulation in a blue sequin crop top and skirt.
“She looks like a mermaid,” a passerby commented to the Daily Mail, unaware that this reporter was working with the pair on a photo shoot to accompany a no-obligation YouTube interview with the controversial social media star.
Matilda Baxter and her partner Alessandro Della-Verde went engagement ring shopping in Adelaide’s Norwood last month
Della-Verde, who has made no secret of his plans to propose to Baxter, sent her to the high-end James Thredgold Jeweler.
Another commented to our photographer that she “looks beautiful.”
Many others seemed fascinated by her unusual gaze as they stared at her from across the busy street in Adelaide’s leafy inland suburbs.
Baxter, who was already tall at over 180cm, towered over the locals and wore glittering heels during the afternoon shopping.
Her striking look wasn’t an act for the cameras, as Baxter admits she often comes to the supermarket in ‘full glam’.
Della-Verde, who has made no secret of his plans to propose to Baxter, sent her to the high-end James Thredgold Jeweller.
Once inside, the couple made their way to the engagement rings, while Della-Verde, a property developer and model, intently examined several expensive diamonds.
James Thredgold’s ready-made rings hover around $60,000 – and can cost more than $100,000.
But when Baxter became distracted looking at necklaces and earrings, her partner immediately started picking out items for his apparent bride-to-be.
They made for a striking couple, with Baxter showing off her recent ‘barbie waist’ rib manipulation surgery in a blue sequin crop top and skirt combo
The couple prepared for the diamond engagement rings
But Baxter then started inspecting luxury necklaces and earrings
She tried on a diamond pendant, hoping to match it with the glittering A she wears every day
She inspected the gemstones while her partner had a whispered conversation with the jeweler
He didn’t shy away from the $14,000 price tag for a diamond pendant, which Baxter tried on at her partner’s request, but she worried it would distract from the large glittering A (for Alessandro) she wears daily on a chain.
Baxter, who may have grown accustomed to being spoiled by her boyfriend, had to ask him to leave the store several times because her ribs, which had recently been operated on in Bali, began to ache without her supportive waist training device.
He left reluctantly and empty-handed, whispering to the jeweler that he would return later that day.
During an interview with the Daily Mail for YouTube, Della-Verde confirmed that he planned to propose to Baxter.
Unlike many other men, he is not bothered by her work, but admits that he has set some ‘boundaries’.
It is understood he has access to her OnlyFans account and all correspondence with her management.
It is also understood he is encouraging her to expand her business empire, which also includes swimwear label Tilds Search, and will soon expand into lingerie.
The couple started dating after Della-Verde, who had admired Baxter from afar, asked a friend to let him know if he had ever seen her around town.
Her partner isn’t concerned about Baxter’s work on OnlyFans, but admits he has set boundaries
It is understood he has access to her OnlyFans account and all correspondence with her management
“I didn’t want to just slide into her DMs like every other guy, so I asked my girlfriend to call me and I would come and introduce myself,” he said. “But instead he called me on FaceTime [with Ms Baxter] to say, “Look who I found!” “I turned bright red,” he said.
Baxter had avoided the dating scene until that point, but was attracted to Della-Verde.
They quickly bonded over their love of fast cars – she recently traded in a Ford Mustang for a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, and his main vehicle is a custom Mercedes G-Wagon.
They also eat out several times a week and list their favorite spots as Soda Rooftop in Glenelg, where they shared their first date, and 2KW, a luxury rooftop restaurant in the CBD.
But the spoiling doesn’t go entirely Baxter’s way.
At the weekend she took her husband to a luxury hotel at Mt Lofty in the Adelaide Hills to celebrate his 24th birthday.
“It’s a full-fledged event, I’ve never done this for a man before,” she said on TikTok on Monday.
“Let alone anyone else… except myself.” I love spoiling him and it’s going to be a great week.’
Baxter and Della-Verda sat down for a wide-ranging interview, filmed for the Daily Mail’s YouTube channel, which can be viewed here
Baxter and Della-Verde sat down for an extensive interview, filmed for the Daily Mail’s YouTube channel, which can be viewed here.
During the sit-down, she admitted she is seeking advice about her dangerous tanning addiction after concerns from her parents and her new partner.
She uses a risky combination of tanning peptides that are not approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), and a home solarium.
The TGA warned that the peptides containing melanotan, which are administered by injection, ingestion or nasal spray, could cause ‘serious health problems’.
Meanwhile, in Australia, sunbeds for commercial use were banned in 2015 following the death of Victorian woman Clare Oliver, who was diagnosed with melanoma at the age of 21.
Oliver, who died in 2007 aged 26, said her frequent use of tanning beds contributed to her terminal illness.
However, the devices are still allowed for personal use, and Baxter – known on social media as Tilds Search – told the Daily Mail that she uses the $7,000 solarium in her garage at least four times a week.
During the sit-down, she admitted she is seeking advice about her dangerous tanning addiction after concerns from her parents and her new partner.
“I’m not in favor of (using tanning beds), and I will say I’m addicted. “I’m going to see a therapist about it,” she said.
Baxter said her parents are “concerned” about her use of tanning beds, which irradiate users with ultraviolet radiation that damages the DNA of skin cells.
According to the Australian Cancer Council, people who use a solarium before age 35 have a 59 percent greater risk of melanoma than those who do not use a solarium.
It says that the risk of developing melanoma increases by 1.8 percent with each tanning session.
She says she has her skin checked regularly by doctors and she is religious when it comes to mole mapping.
With more than 360,000 followers on TikTok, Baxter – who also worked in the harsh South Australian sun as a surf lifesaver in her teens – has insisted she is not encouraging her fans to follow her lead.
‘I use my platform to be honest and say that I use peptides and that I use a tanning bed. I know a lot of younger girls are watching it and most of all I say wear sunscreen and learn more about your skin,” she said.
“I use my platform to tell people to invest in good makeup and good skin care.”
Baxter said her parents and partner are “concerned” about her use of tanning beds, which irradiate users with ultraviolet radiation that damages the DNA of skin cells
The products Baxter discusses on social media are not approved by the TGA for use as a tanning agent.
Baxter’s boyfriend of seven months, Alessandro Della-Verde, echoed her parents’ concerns about her tanning addiction.
“As a partner I can’t stop Matilda from doing what she wants to do,” he said.
Della-Verde encourages her to use peptides to change her skin pigment, believing this will reduce the risk of burning. However, there is no evidence that unapproved tanning peptides are safe or effective in reducing sunburn or skin damage.
The TGA clearly warns that ‘promoters of these tanning products often claim that they are safe and natural. They are far from safe. Melanotan is known to cause serious side effects and should only be used under medical supervision.”
Baxter said her “addiction” to tanning dates back to the age of 12 growing up in Yankalilla, south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
She said she would order fake tanning formulas behind her parents’ backs.
“My dad said I looked like an Oompa-Loompa, so I’d have it delivered to the post office. I would go get it before my dad (arrived) and take it back to school,” she said.
