While many sign up to be on 90 Day Fiancé so they can make a living out of being reality TV stars, several cast members have either already had or have launched careers that are as quirky as they are. As cast members become famous for appearing on TLC week after week, where they are seen crying, fighting, or catching their other half cheating, they also gain a lot of notoriety, especially on social media. Some have thousands, even millions of followers, and these franchise stars know how to use their popularity to make themselves money.
As they continue wearing the reality TV star crown, some 90 Day Fiancé cast members have started branching out to unconventional and unique jobs. In the past, fans have met Anna-Marie Campisi and Mursel Mistanoglu, who are beekeepers and sell mothers’ milk soap, Biniyam Shibre is an MMA fighter, Molly Hopkins sells lingerie, along with a host of fashion/beauty store owners, nurses, and real estate agents. However, certain 90 Day Fiancé stars have some of the quirkiest side hustles in the franchise.
3. Julia Trubkina The Dog Trainer
Russian native Julia Trubkina was introduced as a go-go dancer when she debuted on 90 Day Fiancé season 8 with Brandon Gibbs from Virginia. Julia soon revealed she had 15 types of jobs in the past. Julia started working at 13 years old, and since then, she's worked as a waitress, babysitter, hookah girl, and dance teacher, amongst other jobs. However, in 2023, Julia has a new career goal in mind. Julia is now working as a dog trainer. She has absorbed a lot of knowledge from Brandon’s father, Ron Gibbs, who has a lot of experience in dog training. Julia works as a dog trainer in Virginia, spending the last six months learning about different dog breeds. She currently offers obedience training and consultations and is now onboarding new clients.
2. Paola Mayfield The Wrestler
Paola Mayfield from 90 Day Fiancé season 1 became the breadwinner of her family when her husband, Russ Mayfield, lost his job as an oil engineer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paola, who had modeling aspirations, turned to fitness and became a certified physical trainer and began earning money by offering meal and exercise plans. She added Zumba instructor to her resume and was seen inside a recording studio, seemingly recording her own song. However, in March 2021, Paola decided to take on a new career and become a professional wrestler. In April 2021, she finally introduced her in-ring alias, Paola Blaze. If 90 Day Fiancé fans thought Paola would give up wrestling after a few months, she has proved them wrong.
1. Stephanie Matto Sells Her Farts In A Jar
Although her quirky side hustle landed her in the hospital, Stephanie Matto made upwards of $200,000 by selling fart jars alone. The Connecticut resident who used to be a YouTuber during her 90 Day Fiancé debut started scaling her fame to become a top adult content creator in 2020. Soon, Stephanie launched her own adult content platform and started selling tiny jars containing her farts, and Stephaine was selling them for $1000 per jar. Rolling Stone has added Stephanie’s name to the “23 Moments That Made Us Smile in 2022,” which includes moments such as Rihanna’s baby announcement and Wednesday Addams’ goth dance. “She gave the rest of us, if nothing else, an idea for a side hustle at which virtually anyone with a butthole and a sense of humor could potentially thrive,” the article notes about 90 Day Fiancé star, Stephanie.
Source: Rolling Stone