Sophie Rain, a 20-year-old online personality known for her success on OnlyFans, stunned millions of viewers Thursday night when she pledged $1 million during MrBeast’s TeamWater charity livestream.
The contribution instantly became one of the largest individual donations to the campaign, which aims to raise $40 million this month to bring clean water to communities in need worldwide.
MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, hosted the livestream alongside fellow creators Adin Ross and xQc as part of a collaboration with YouTuber and engineer Mark Rober.
More than 3,000 influencers have joined the TeamWater effort, using their platforms to encourage public contributions. By the time Rain made her unexpected pledge, the stream had already drawn significant attention, but her announcement left even the unflappable MrBeast momentarily lost for words.
Rain phoned in during the broadcast and explained that she had been waiting for the right moment to give to a cause that mattered to her. “I’ve been wanting to donate,” she told the hosts. “I just wasn’t sure how. So I’m glad you called me because I want to donate $1 million.” The reaction from the group was a mix of disbelief and excitement, with MrBeast confirming, “You sure?!” Rain replied that she was “100% sure,” calling the initiative “an awesome cause” and praising the creators for their charitable work.
MrBeast’s fundraising goal for the livestream was $12 million, and as of Friday morning the total had already surpassed $10 million. Across the campaign, TeamWater has collected over $29 million toward its $40 million target, with Rain’s pledge placing her in the top 20 donors.
Other major contributions have come from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin ($2.25 million), Kick.com ($2 million), Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke ($1.5 million), and a combined $2 million in matching funds from YouTube and Google.
Following the donation, Rain posted on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Call it dirty money, but I still donated $1m more than you did 🤷♀️ thank you for the opportunity #TeamWater.”
Rain’s rapid rise to online prominence has been accompanied by staggering financial success. She claims to have earned $80.1 million from OnlyFans since joining in July 2023, enough, she says, to purchase a private jet, multiple luxury cars, and a $2.7 million farmhouse on a sprawling 20-acre property. Her audience spans over 500,000 subscribers on OnlyFans and more than 20 million followers across social media platforms.
In a statement shared by her representatives, Rain said her donation was motivated by the urgent need to address water scarcity. “Access to clean water is something many of us take for granted, but for millions of people, it’s a daily struggle,” she said. “This donation is my way of using my platform for something that matters. I wanted to do something that would have a real and immediate impact.” She also emphasized that contributions of any size make a difference: “Not everyone can give a million dollars — and that’s okay. Even a small contribution can help change someone’s life. If my donation motivates others to take action, then it’s worth every penny.”
Rain, who is based in Miami, is also outspoken on issues of sex worker rights and the responsible development of digital spaces for women. Despite previous claims that she did not post explicit material, her current OnlyFans bio advertises fully nude content and promotional offers for subscribers.
Her involvement in TeamWater marks a notable moment where a figure from the adult content industry has stepped into a mainstream philanthropic spotlight.
While reactions online have been mixed, with some applauding the donation regardless of its source and others critiquing the origins of her wealth, the impact of her pledge on the campaign’s progress is undeniable.
The TeamWater initiative builds on past collaborations between MrBeast and Mark Rober, who have used their massive followings to drive environmental and humanitarian causes.
By leveraging influencer networks, the campaign aims to make clean drinking water accessible to millions who currently face daily challenges in securing it.
With the August deadline approaching, the surge of large-scale contributions, combined with thousands of smaller donations, suggests that TeamWater is well on its way to meeting, and potentially exceeding its ambitious $40 million goal.
And for many viewers, the sight of MrBeast’s genuine shock at Rain’s million-dollar announcement served as a reminder that impactful giving can come from unexpected places.
Rain summed up her motivation simply: “This is about making a difference now. If you have the means to help, you should.” For TeamWater, her contribution has already brought that difference within closer reach for countless communities around the world.