Sam Phillips sits down with one of the busiest Pets around. Fortunately, Sam also records the conversation so that we might all enjoy it. We love that about Sam.
A Bella Vaunt Conversation
I’m sitting here with Bella Vaunt, Penthouse Pet.
Bella: Hi, I am Bella Vaunt your Penthouse Pet of the Month May 2025.
Tonight is our big 2025 Pet of the Year announcement. So, you’re going to be a part of the big festivities tonight where a bunch of Pets are going to get together and celebrate.
Bella: [laughs] Yeah, absolutely! So, I got a little bit of a taste of it last year before I was an official Pet.
Tell us about that.
Bella: I was brought in by another Pet I was friends with, and I came here when she did her interview. I was like, “Oh my gosh.” I’m seeing Pets walk by and I’m like, “They’re all so gorgeous.” It’s always been a dream of mine to be a Pet and the fact that you were so welcoming to me, which I really appreciate. And you know, typically, when you see a gorgeous girl, you kind of expect her to be a little bit pretentious, maybe? Or maybe I just associate that experience with the girls in Miami, however it’s not the case with the Pets. It’s really like a true sisterhood.
We pride ourselves in creating a special family for our sisters just because the industry is so hard and cutthroat, and there’s so many ups and downs in it that we want to be a consistent supportive role in your career, Once you’re a Pet, you’re always a Pet.
Bella: Absolutely! And I’ve noticed wearing my key, when I go to these collabs with other models, it’s almost like it gained me a certain level of respect and appreciation. And honestly, I love the key so much. I wear it every chance I can.
Tell me, how has becoming a Penthouse Pet affected your career?
Bella: So, since becoming a Penthouse Pet, I definitely noticed an influx of traffic, almost immediately as soon as announced. I gained a lot more social media followers, and also when it comes to photographers, I’ve noticed a huge influx of DMs from photographers that before they wanted a paid shoot, and now they’re just like, “Please, I really just want to work with you.” It almost turns into like a begging thing. And I’m like, “Oh wow. I feel very special right now.” And also, within the camming community, I’ve noticed the Pets they really want to stick together. So even if you don’t really know each other, you kind of lock eyes from across the room, they see the key and they’re like, “Ok, who are you? I want to know more about you because I know Penthouse is extremely particular on who they allow into the family.” It’s really elevated me in ways I can’t even explain. So, thank you.
What boundaries do you have that protect your energy by putting yourself out there as a model on the internet?
Bella: So, when it comes to boundaries, I’d say, most importantly, I always demand respect. Even if the person is having a bad day or taking their anger out on me, I never let that affect me. I wish them well. I hit them with a block button and I move forward. I don’t let other people’s issues or the way they perceive me affect me. I can look in the mirror and honestly be proud of who I am, and that’s most important to me. And even when it comes to day to day, there tends to be a little bit of a stigma around camming models, but that’s their own issue, it has nothing to do with me.
How do you think fans see you vs. how you see yourself?
Bella: I think the fans, before actually engaging in a livestream with me see me as very serious, not-as-playful as I actually am. I think maybe that comes from my RBF or model-face when it comes to the way I’m posing [laughs].
And “RBF” is Resting Bitch Face?
Bella: Exactly! But it makes the cheekbones look so good. [laughs] But I think after seeing me on livestream or meeting me in person, they get to know like, “Oh, she’s actually really goofy and silly!” and I think it’s more relatable that way too.
Tell me about your relationship with your fans.
Bella: I absolutely love and adore my fans. They have changed my life in so many different ways and I know some models kind of look down to their fans or just say not so nice things about them… And they work very hard for their money and the fact that they want to spend it on me. It’s just, “Wow.” I just feel honored and blessed and so thankful for the life they provided for me.
You said that they changed your life in so many ways, can you tell me about a few of those?
Bella: So, prior to camming, I was working a traditional 9 to 5 job on my feet as a hair stylist, where I really loved making women look and feel beautiful, but at the same time it was very taxing on my body, and also restricted me from traveling, time, and freedom, things that I really appreciate now. So now I have the opportunity to not only see the world but make money and have fun while I’m doing it. Being a stylist as a salon, there’s always a cap to how much you can make because you can only spread yourself so thin, but with this, it’s a numbers game. You know? The more content I’m making, the more fun I’m having, the happier everyone is.
How do you think that your audience has evolved over time?
Bella: So, at first, people were just kind of like, “Oh, she’s brand new.” “Oo! What a fun, shiny new toy!” And those initial fans fizzled out for the most part, however, I really kept like 5 really incredible fans who I really think we’ve made such an incredible bond. It’s more than just sexual stuff, you know? We talk about maybe my daily struggles or maybe some situation that they’re going through as well and I feel like we’ve all gotten really close because of it. I see the loyalty. Especially within the community, let’s say someone has something not so nice to say about me that’s not true, they automatically defend me like, “Actually, no, I know the real Bella, and you’re full of shit.” So, I appreciate that loyalty.
What values guide your career decisions?
Bella: A value that is really important to me is always stay authentic to what makes you truly happy. At the end of the day, you’re the one that’s left with these decisions, nobody else, and they can either accept me for who I am, or they can fuck off. You know, it is what it is. If they don’t accept me, then they were never meant to be a part of my journey anyways and the trash took itself out, so I don’t need to deal with it.
How do you balance creativity with consistency?
Bella: At the beginning of my career, it was very challenging for me navigating the schedule and bulking up on content, and now I have a ginormous calendar hanging on my wall. I have checklists. I have to-do lists. They really help me stay motivated with consistency, and when it comes to creativity, I just get inspired by other creators, and I’m always looking for the next amazing collaborations. I love to put two brains together and see what we can come up with. I’m always looking for insight and just other people’s opinions – not necessarily that their opinions matter so much to me, but maybe that will spark a new idea in myself.
How do you deal with comparison? Do people compare you to anybody?
Bella: From time to time, yes. I embrace their opinions and take it for what it’s worth, however I know in my heart that there’s no one that compares. It’s like, I think she’s beautiful and she’s beautiful in completely different ways. There may be five 10s in the room, but they’re all 10s for different reasons. You don’t need to compare. It’s not a comparison; it’s not a competition.
That’s such a healthy mentality. How would you describe this current chapter of your life?
Bella: I’ve been having the most fun possible for the last 9 years. I mean ever since I’ve turned 18 it’s been incredible, I’ve loved it all, however, I’m in a state where I really just want to focus on health, wellness, building wealth, making connections, and really just being able to look in the mirror and be like, “Damn! You look good because you went to the gym. You ate your greens. You’re eating your protein!” It’s easy to get wrapped up in the party scene, especially living in Miami, so that’s why I actually just recently moved to Fort Lauderdale, trying to get into a different space and I’m excited to see the body transformations, the skin transformations by the end of the year – not saying I don’t love and appreciate how I look now, but there’s always room for improvement.
How do you manage your stress?
Bella: I really love to do breathwork and I love to do meditations. I love to just take my dog to the dog park. I know it sounds silly but just being surrounded by so many little furry friends that just pour so much love into you, just unconditionally, I think that helps a lot. I’m also a proud auntie of 5 little ones, so anytime I get a little bit down, I fly home, or I fly them to me and it’s an immediate serotonin boost.
What’s been fueling your confidence lately?
Bella: So, I think over the last year or so, I’ve been so incredibly focused on myself and self-reflection, introspection and realizing that positive self-talk makes a world of difference. You know, don’t be so hard on myself. I don’t have to critique myself with everything I do. As long as I’m trying my best and making real progress, that’s all that matters. Sometimes I get a little bit wrapped up in the future or looking forward with things, and I forget that I’m exactly where I wanted to be 5 years ago, so slow down, enjoy the moment, and take it all in.
Where do you want to be in 5 years from now?
Bella: 5 years from now, I’m hoping to have several investment properties under my belt and hopefully be able to move all of my sisters and my babies down to Florida. Family is extremely important to me, personally, I’m not really sure whether I want to have children of my own, however I absolutely love the auntie role, and I love having them close, cause I’m not really close to a lot of my family, but my siblings mean the world to me.
For your ideas for your homes, would you renovate them yourself or would you just buy them completely perfect?
Bella: No, I think I would do renovation. Especially, because I would like to customize it. The styles are definitely changing now as well.
What kind of house turns you on?
Bella: I love super sleek and modern! I bounce between minimalist and maximalist because I love gawdy artwork. I love gawdy bright furniture, but at the same time, clutter drives me crazy, so kind of like a little balance between the two.
What lessons has this career taught you?
Bella: To always put myself first. I can’t help someone else if my glass is half full. It’s really important to take care of my body, take care of my mental health, before I even try to extend the helping hand to someone else.
What’s something that you’re excited to explore next?
Bella: Oo, so I feel like I have traveled all throughout Europe and America, and this year I really want to focus on going to Asia. There’s so much to do there and so many unseen things, and I appreciate the healthy lifestyle they live over there.
What’s the most ambitious scene that you’ve shot in terms of amounts of people?
Bella: So, I’d say when it comes to amounts of people in orgies, I do that more for my personal pleasure. Those people don’t really appreciate the filming, or the broadcasting. Maybe they have really important jobs, or they’re influential… So, the most I’ve ever shot would be a foursome. Two guys, two girls…
Like two couples?
Bella: Yeah… I do have in my Spank Bank material, my gang bang birthday present from a few years ago… That hasn’t been released anywhere. Maybe in the future, I will.
Oo, explain that. What is that?
Bella: My boyfriend at the time, we’ve always been very open-minded, and for my birthday, he surprised me with a gangbang with 4 delicious, tall, beautiful men. I was like, “Are you serious? So, you’re all going to take me to dinner and then you’re going to eat me for dinner? Ok, sure! Sounds good!”
Wow! Dream come true cause everyone’s focused on pleasuring you.
Bella: Yeah! So, that was really fun! Their girlfriends and their wives were there. They were just kind of fanning me and bringing me water, taking some videos, cheering me on, bringing lube… It was like a really fun birthday experience.
Wow!
Bella: I do have clips from that… I’m not sure if I want to release that… mostly because I think my fanbase would rather just see me solo or with girls, so I want to make sure everybody is comfortable and kind of cater to those needs rather than just putting out what I want to put out.
True enough. What is your brand for your fans? How do you think they see you?
Bella: I am definitely more like the girlfriend experience. We’re not always talking sexually. I think more often than not, we’re not being sexual. They do, of course, like to see me with my dildo and squirt. That’s all great and that’s super fun, but they’re always constantly checking on, “How are you doing?”, “How’s your mental health?”, “How is the move?”, “How was your trip?” You know, it’s just kind of those little things that, you know, a boyfriend would check up on, and I reciprocate that type of energy to them.
I love that. Tell me about squirting.
Bella: Ooo! That is such a fun trick! So, I actually learned it when I was 18 years old. My boyfriend at the time, we had just got into what was called The Lifestyle, so we would play with other couples, and it was all very open honest, and he took me to his friend Mike’s house, and he made me squirt for the first time. I was like, “Woah! That was so cool!”
How did he make you squirt?
Bella: So, you put your two middle fingers inside, you curl your fingers up, and it’s almost kind of like a come here motion. Then you feel it swell up like a balloon, and you almost lock it… Put your palm on the clit, and you jerk it up and down and then it’s just like a flood. It’s the coolest thing ever! At first, I was just like, “Did I just pee?” I was so freaked out.
So, it’s not pee or is it pee?
Bella: It doesn’t taste like pee. It doesn’t smell like pee. I don’t think it’s pee!
So, this is my theory: I think there’s 2 types of squirts. I think there’s the real squirt but then I think some performers who drink a lot of hydration…
Bella: Make it clear [laughs].
And potentially, it could be the hydration you just loaded yourself up with, it’s going to be clear because it’s not like flushing anything out, it’s flushing out what you just put in there. But either way, there’s people that love it. They don’t care if you’re peeing on them, or if you’re actually really squirting.
Bella: It’s true. But actually, when I first got involved in camming, the person I was working with at the time, she was like, “Hey, we need to do these squirt scenes.” I was like, “Oh ok! You know how to squirt?” She was like, “What, what do you mean? We just pee on the floor?” I’m like… “Let me teach you.”
Did you make her squirt for the first time?
Bella: I did. I had to cut my nails, but it was worth it.
Tell me about that.
Bella: It’s funny, when I go to get my nails done, if I know I have a scene with another girl, or collab, I always tell them, “Can you make these two, just on my right hand, very short?” At first they’re reluctant, and I’m very adamant and persistent, “This is what I want. This is what I need.” And they’re like, “Oh, this girl likes girls.” And they eventually do it.
We of course need to mention the X/Twitter link (because the Instagram keeps getting shut down) and then explain we took some time coming out with the Pet conversations we had at the last annual sojourn to Las Vegas for a number of boring internal reasons. On the less mundane side of the rationale, however, was that Bella Vaunt sits on the precipice of an unusually meaningful month. Get ready to have some fun while you refresh your memories with her Pet Page. Then buckle in — or, y’know, unbuckle.
