Producers, directors and viewers do not always take seriously those who have previously worked in the porn industry. However, sometimes porn stars are still invited to popular and art-house films, and some sex actresses even played leading roles in famous films. We have selected the most prominent actresses who have successfully jumped from bed to the big screen.
Sunny Leone
The actress of Indian origin began acting first for men’s magazines. Subsequently, Sunny Leone, whose real name is Karenjit Kaur Ohra, began appearing in porn films. And by the time she started thinking about a Bollywood career, Sunny Leone was already a prominent American porn star.
Leone was able to gradually move from American porn to Bollywood cinema. In particular, Sunny played in the films “The Last Entry 2” (2014) and “Jackpot” (2013). The actress is also known as an online businessman who controls a number of porn sites.
Maria Ozawa
Maria Ozawa, unlike most of her Japanese colleagues, got into porn not through a recruiting agent, but of her own free will. She began acting in “light” erotica. Over time, I switched to videos that were quite harsh by Japanese standards – in particular, those dedicated to rape simulation.
In 2008, the porn actress made her debut in serious cinema, playing in the Taiwanese film “Private Party” (2009). Her invitation to the Indonesian comedy The Kidnapping of Miyabe (2010) provoked a wave of protests from Indonesian Islamic fanatics, so the porn star’s participation in the film was kept to a minimum. Additionally, all of her scenes were filmed in Tokyo for safety reasons.
Ashlyn Geer
Kimberly Ashlyn McCarney was first an ordinary actress in low-budget and little-known horror films of the second half of the 1980s. Then she started acting in sex movies and became Ashlyn Gere.
Throughout her sex career, she made several appearances on TV and in films. In particular, in the famous TV series “The X-Files” (1993) and in the action movie “Confrontation” (2001) with Jet Li. She also served as an erotic body double on the set of Basic Instinct (1992) and Indecent Proposal (1993).
Dani Verissimo / Ellie Mac Tiana
The unusual name of this French actress Dani Malalatiana Terence Petit is explained by the fact that her father is French and her mother is a native of Madagascar. She began acting in French sex movies under the name Ellie Mac Tiana shortly after she became an adult. And after a year and a half, she began to be invited to roles in serious films, where she gushed with orgasms.
In particular, Dani played the role of Lola, the sister of the main character in the popular action film “District 13” (2004). It’s interesting that this role was created especially for the actress by the film’s producer, Luc Besson. In 2002, Verissimo quit the porn business and focused on her acting career in TV, film and theater.
Sasha Grey
Sasha Grey, whose real name is Marina Ann Hantzis, has only been in the porn business for a short time. However, she is remembered as an actress who is ready for almost anything and can intellectually justify her participation in the toughest scenes.
Sasha very quickly attracted the attention of people from the modeling business and cinema. The end of her career in the porn industry coincided with the appearance of the actress in the title role in Steven Soderbergh’s film “Call Girl” (2009). Sasha also played in the film “Open Windows” (2014).
Sophie Dee
Sophie Dee, whose real name is Kirsty Hill, is known for her roles in the films Paranormal Activity 2 (2014) and The Hangover Games (2014).
Sophie began her career in the erotic business with photo shoots in London. Soon the woman moved to California, where she quickly became famous as a flamboyant porn star. Her career in the porn industry lasted ten years. After its completion, Sophie makes a career in low- and mid-budget films. Mainly in horror and comedy.
Jenna Jameson
Jenna dreamed of becoming a “showgirl” as a child. But it turned out that she was several centimeters shorter than she needed to perform in the review. So, even before reaching adulthood, she began performing in strip clubs. Then she became a nude fashion model, and eventually a porn star.
During the 1990s, Jameson began earning tens of thousands of dollars per film. She received even more money when she founded the porn company ClubJenna in 2000. She was subsequently bought by the Playboy concern.
Jenna has only played a handful of film and TV roles, including Nip/Tuck (1991) and Samhain (2003). She also had two voice-over roles in video games (one of them was Grand Theft Auto: Vice City).
Katie Morgan
In 2000, Katie Morgan was arrested for transporting 45 kg of marijuana from Mexico to the United States. Her husband left her, there was no money for lawyers, and she began acting in porn to improve her financial situation.
Katie became a fairly famous performer; she was invited to the HBO cable channel as the host of several educational films about sex and pornography. In 2008, she played in the Kevin Smith comedy Zack and Miri Make a Porn. (2008) and soon left the porn industry, retraining as a stripper.
Nina Hartley
The actress’s name is Marie Louise Hartman. Nina played in only one famous film, but this was Paul Thomas Anderson’s famous film “Boogie Nights” (1997), which was nominated for an Oscar in three categories.
Harley’s work in the porn industry has lasted for over 30 years. This experience is unique for women in this profession. But this is not the only thing that sets Nina apart from other actresses. She is known as one of the smartest porn stars and is often featured in TV shows and documentaries. In addition, Nina has recently been involved in creating educational sex tapes.
Chase Lane
Tiffany Ann Jones began her erotic career as a stripper and soon after began acting in porn. Then she became Chase Lane, who was known as the star of “lesbian” porn films. In 1995, Lane starred in the film Tales from the Crypt: Demon of the Night. After that, she was invited to play in several more films, such as “Captain Orgasmo” (1997) and “His Game” (1999).
In 2001, Lane left the porn industry due to the birth of her son. But three years later she returned and continued acting.
Sibel Kekilli / Dilar
Sibel Kekilli starred in several porn films under the pseudonym Dilar when she tried to live independently without a good education. In 2002, she was noticed by the casting director of Fatih Akin’s film “Head on the Wall”, who was looking for a beauty with an oriental appearance for the main role. After a number of film roles, the actress tried herself on television. Sibel worked for five years on the popular German TV series CSI and four years on the international hit Game of Thrones.
Traci Lords
14-year-old Norma Kuzma became pregnant by her high school boyfriend. To earn money for an abortion, she obtained a fake driver’s license, and soon a girl under the pseudonym Traci Lords became one of the most sought-after porn stars.
The industry lost millions of dollars on videotapes that had to be destroyed when authorities learned that Tracy had just turned 18. Tracy would go on to use her notoriety to become an in-demand actress in films such as Cry-Baby (1990) and Zack and Miri Make porn” (2008).
