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Gabriella Zuniga, the woman who accused Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe of rape, has officially quit OnlyFans just one day after she settled and dropped her $50 million suit.

Zuniga, 21, officially retired Saturday, July 19, from the adult site, penning a farewell message to her Instagram followers and mentioning fresh starts. The news was less than 24 hours on the heels of her attorney, Houston power attorney Tony Buzbee, announcing the civil lawsuit against Sharpe had been “resolved” following what he described as “lengthy and respectful negotiations.”

“The Matter Is Closed”

Friday, Buzbee confirmed in a formal statement that the lawsuit, originally filed in April 2025 under the alias “Jane Doe,” was being dismissed with prejudice since it can no longer be refilled. In an unusual moment of compromise, both parties agreed that Sharpe and Zuniga had shared a long-term, consensual but “tumultuous” relationship.

“On April 20, 2025, The Buzbee Law Firm filed a complaint in Nevada making several allegations against Shannon Sharpe on behalf of our client,” Buzbee tweeted. “After protracted and respectful negotiations, I’m pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution. All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed.”

Neither party’s terms of the settlement were disclosed, nor has either party admitted wrongdoing.

A Public Relationship That Turned Toxic

Zuniga’s lawsuit, which was secretly filed for weeks before it became public, accused Sharpe of sexual assault, battery, and infliction of emotional distress. According to court filings, they began dating in early 2023 when Zuniga was 19 and then spiralled into dark allegations of coerced sex acts, inappropriate videotaping, and public humiliation. She alleged that Sharpe sexually assaulted her in October 2024 and January 2025.

Sharpe Denies All Accusations

Sharpe, aged 56, has categorically denied all accusations. His attorneys, led by attorney Lanny Davis, lashed back early on, branding the case as a “blatant and cynical attempt to shake down Mr. Sharpe for millions of dollars.”

“The lawsuit, filed by Gabriella Zuniga and orchestrated by her attorney Tony Buzbee, is filled with lies, distortions, and misrepresentations. It will not succeed,” Davis said in a statement at the time.

Sharpe’s team stated they had video and text-message proof that showed the sexual relationship was all consensual. They also accused Zuniga of editing video footage out of context to make it appear non-consensual, although no criminal charges were ever filed in connection with the accusations.

Even as he maintained his protests of innocence, the public embarrassment had real-world consequences. Within weeks of filing the lawsuit, Sharpe stepped down from his ESPN assignments, where he was a well-known contributor to several sports broadcast commentary shows.

Zuniga Closes One Chapter, Teases Another

Zuniga brought this very public chapter to a close with a moving Instagram posting to fans on July 19, announcing she was stepping down from OnlyFans:

“Today, I have decided to retire from OF. Thank you for the incredible support you’ve shown me over the past few years. This community has given me a life I could have never imagined,” she wrote.

“I’ll still be active on social media and have several new projects in the works that I can’t wait to share. I’m truly excited for this next chapter. I love you all forever and ever.”

Her departure from the site, in which she had been earning six figures of monthly income, represents a dramatic departure from her public image and career trajectory just as the media spotlight is beginning to recede.

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