Porn Industry has been in the middle of several debates about the nature of the work, and the testimony of former employees who have opened up on the exploitation and abuse there. Although considered to be a high-paying profession, several porn stars made a swift transition from the industry into the cine world.
While it can be said that their fame in the Porn world would have helped them gain a feat, the negatives of it shall also be considered. Here are a few of the porn stars who made a successful transition into the films.
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Sasha Grey
Sasha Grey in Smash Cut
Sasha Grey is perhaps one of the most well-known porn stars to make the transition into mainstream acting. After her successful career in the adult industry, Grey went on to star in several mainstream films, including “The Girlfriend Experience” and “Open Windows.” She has also made guest appearances on several television shows, including “Entourage” and “Sons of Anarchy.”
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James Deen
Credits – SBS Movies
James Deen is another porn star who has successfully made the transition into mainstream acting. In addition to his work in the adult industry, Deen has appeared in several mainstream films, including “The Canyons” and “Life After Beth.” He has also made guest appearances on several television shows, including “The O.C.” and “Happy Endings.”
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Traci Lords
Credits – IMDB
Traci Lords is a legendary figure in the adult industry, having starred in more than 100 adult films before she turned 18. After leaving the industry, Lords transitioned into mainstream acting and has since appeared in several films and television shows, including “Cry-Baby,” “Melrose Place,” and “Gilmore Girls.”
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Jenna Jameson
Jenna Jameson. Credits – Johnreiber
Jenna Jameson is another famous porn star who has made the transition into mainstream acting. In addition to her work in the adult industry, Jameson has appeared in several mainstream films, including “Private Parts” and “Zombie Strippers!” She has also made guest appearances on several television shows, including “Family Guy” and “Sons of Anarchy.”
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Marilyn Chambers
Marilyn Chambers
Marilyn Chambers is considered one of the first porn stars to successfully transition into mainstream acting. After starring in several adult films, Chambers went on to appear in several mainstream films, including “Rabid” and “Angel of H.E.A.T.” She also made guest appearances on several television shows, including “Chips” and “MacGyver.”
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Sunny Leone
Sunny Leone in Shero
Leone is one of the most well-known Indian names in the Porn industry. The actress left the porn industry and started working in Hindi cinema in 2012. Her journey in the films has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride, as the actor has always been questioned on the relevance of her work and the acceptance by the Hindi film audiences. The actress has worked in several successful Hindi films, most of which have been in the genre of erotic horror or comedy. Her successful ventures include Ragini MMS 2, Jism 2, and song appearances in big-banner Hindi films such as Raees.
