Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 28, 2025 · Entertainment

From Pop-Punk Icon to Reinvention: The Unrecognizable Journey of the Blink-182 Cover Model

Front and back covers of the Blink-182 album

SHOCKING TRANSFORMATION: FROM BLINK-182 COVER GIRL TO ONLYFANS SENSATION

It's been over two and a half decades since Blink-182 dropped their iconic album Enema of the State, catapulting them to international stardom with its catchy tunes and cheeky artwork. The record's success was no surprise, but what did catch fans off guard was the sultry nurse on the cover, Janine Lindemulder - a former adult film actress whose career and appearance have undergone a stunning transformation since that fateful moment in pop-punk history.

Fast forward to today, and Lindemulder is barely recognizable from the blonde bombshell who stole hearts with her bright blue eyeshadow and glossy red lipstick. Gone are the days of the latex glove pose; in its place is a new look, complete with tattoos and a bold new image. But what's even more intriguing is that this 90s icon has traded in her pop-punk roots for a career on OnlyFans.

Pictured: Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, Janine Lindemulder and Tom DeLonge

THE LATEX GLOVE REVEALED

According to photographer David Goldman, the brainchild behind the iconic cover image, Lindemulder was never meant to be a professional model. In fact, she was chosen due to a last-minute change in plans - the album's original title was set to be Turn Your Head and Cough. "Up until the very last minute," Goldman revealed to thescholarlynote.com, "the album was going to have a completely different title. And that's why I came up with the idea of the glove."

While fans might assume that this one image catapulted Goldman's career into the stratosphere, the photographer himself admitted it had a relatively modest impact. "To be totally honest," he said, "it didn't have the effect I thought it would. You always think there's going to be one thing that you blow up from, but that didn't really happen."

Janine Lindemulder is pictured in a more recent photo showing off a new hair color

FROM PENTHOUSE PET TO POP-PUNK ICON

Lindemulder's rise to fame was no surprise - she had already gained notoriety as a Penthouse Pet in 1987 and Vivid girl. But what's perhaps most shocking is her journey after the Blink-182 album dropped. While some might assume that she parlayed her newfound fame into mainstream success, Lindemulder actually attempted to step away from the adult film industry with hopes of becoming a kindergarten teacher.

That plan never quite materialized, and by 2004 she was back in front of the camera, shooting for several studios. Her personal life was equally as eventful - she married West Coast Choppers founder Jesse James in 2002, had a daughter, and even served six months in federal prison after failing to pay $300,000 in taxes.

Janine Lindemulder is seen in this 2017 photo, a far cry from her famous Blink-182 nurse persona, with blonde hair, bold tattoos and a reinvented look more than two decades after the iconic 1999 album cover

THE ONLYFANS SENSATION

Today, Lindemulder has traded in her pop-punk roots for a career on OnlyFans. With an access cost of around $10 a month, fans can indulge in exclusive content from the 90s icon. Her bio proudly lists her credits: 'Penthouse Pet '87, Vivid girl, AVN Hall of Fame, Blink-182 cover model, multiple award winner including Best G/G and B/G.'

While some might see this as a shocking career shift, Lindemulder seems to be embracing her new chapter with open arms. "I'm not afraid to take risks," she said in an interview with thescholarlynote.com. "I've always been about pushing boundaries and exploring new possibilities."

Janine Lindemulder is seen above in artwork from the 1999 album. Travis Barker, Mark Hoppus, and Tom DeLonge famously posed in nothing but their boxers

A NEW GENERATION OF FANS

As Blink-182 continues to tour the world, their iconic album remains etched in pop culture history. The band's songs like 'What's My Age Again?' and 'All the Small Things' continue to resonate with a new generation of fans, who may not even know the story behind the sultry nurse on the cover.

For Lindemulder, this new chapter is about reinvention - embracing her past while forging a bold new path. And as she takes center stage on OnlyFans, it's clear that this 90s icon has still got what it takes to turn heads and leave a lasting impression.

THE END OF AN ERA

But for some fans, the Enema of the State era will always be remembered as a bygone era - one that marked the beginning of a new wave of pop-punk and an iconic collaboration between Blink-182 and Lindemulder. While the band continues to tour and create music for a new generation, Lindemulder's legacy will forever be tied to this record.

In her own words, "I'm grateful for the experience," she said in an interview with thescholarlynote.com. "It was an incredible journey that I'll always cherish." But as we take a look at the new and improved Janine Lindemulder - aka the OnlyFans sensation - it's clear that her next chapter is one to watch.