Australian flight attendant Natalya Scudder has worked on some of the most extravagant superyachts in the world.
But the 26-year-old, who stars in Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean, now makes more money as Playboy model than she ever did when she sailed the high seas.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, the brunette boatie says she has now left the yachting industry behind and can enjoy a life of luxury thanks to her income from Playboy’s creator app, which is billed as a ‘classic’ alternative to OnlyFans.
‘It gives me the financial freedom to travel, which is surreal! I can work from my phone while traveling the world and visiting exotic destinations. I pinch myself every day. I feel very blessed!’ she gushed.
Natalya started in the yachting industry at the age of 18 and slowly worked her way up the ranks until she became chief stewardess.
Below Deck Mediterranean star Natalya Scudder says she’s making more money as a Playboy model than ever before in sailing
The 26-year-old has left sailing behind to become a full-time Playboy model
“My first salary was minimum wage, but I wasn’t complaining – I was just happy to travel the world on a $121 million dollar yacht,” she said.
“As I progressed in my career in the yachting industry, my salary as a chef steadily grew, but now that I am on the Playboy platform, I can afford to work full-time as a content creator,” she continued.
“It has allowed me to leave the yachting industry completely and maintain a comfortable lifestyle while traveling the world. I’m so grateful!’
Unlike OnlyFans, Playboy does not allow pornographic content, but Natalya insists her content is far from vanilla.
‘I’m really cheeky on my account. I love putting on a playlist and stripping with good energy! It makes me feel super sexy and confident,” she exclaimed.
“It has allowed me to leave the yachting industry completely and maintain a comfortable lifestyle while traveling the world. I am so grateful,” Natalya told Daily Mail
Unlike OnlyFans, Playboy doesn’t allow pornographic content, but Natalya insists her content is far from vanilla
The reality star even admitted that she gets Below Deck fans to sign up to her page to get “inside gossip” about the popular series.
Natalya isn’t shy when it comes to showing off her lavish life as a Playboy Bunny on social media.
In recent posts, the Perth-born beauty has been pictured flying first class and boarding private planes.
She is also pictured partying with former Nickelodeon star Madisyn Shipman, who also starred in Playboy.
Natalya isn’t shy when it comes to showing off her lavish life as a Playboy Bunny on social media and now flies first class around the world
The reality star, who once earned minimum wage, is pictured boarding a private plane
Models on the Playboy app must be personally approved by the brand, unlike OnlyFans which allows anyone to sign up and create content.
Since Natalya joined the app, Below Deck season 10 star Hayley De Sola Pinto has followed in her footsteps by signing up.
“Many of my peers have been asking to join, so I’m sure you’ll be seeing more Below Deck cast members soon!” Natalya teased.
Meanwhile, Natalya is currently starring in the eighth season of Below Deck Mediterranean, alongside Captain Sandy Yawn.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia about the new season earlier this month, Captain Sandy, 58, said she is trying to stay above the “crazy” drama this year.
Meanwhile, Natalya is currently starring in the eighth season of Below Deck Mediterranean, alongside Captain Sandy Yawn
Captain Sandy recently told Daily Mail Australia that she is often ‘floored’ by the drama on Below Deck
“I just stay above the fray, and that’s easy when you’re on the bridge and not below deck!” she said.
‘I’m always surprised when I watch the show again. I’m actually floored when I see it. And then it makes sense why the crew comes up and is angry or mad or sad – it just makes sense,” she continued.
‘Because as a captain I don’t know what they’re talking about below deck until I watch the show. But then I understand a lot more about the personalities and why they behave the way they do when they come up.”
The latest series of Below Deck Mediterranean kicked off with one of the most catastrophic starts of the entire franchise, when two crew members – Kyle Viljoen and Tumi Mhlongo – were unable to board due to visa delays.
The drama delivered high ratings for its premiere, with the yacht series bringing in higher ratings than Southern Charm and The Real Housewives of New York City.