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Top ten porn stars who became actors

Top ten porn stars who became actors

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Regardless of what you think of porn as a form of entertainment I think we can all agree that the stars of the adult filmic universe are not known for their thespian abilities. Career ambition or simply chance, once an individual’s name is associated with the medium they surely have to place their mainstream film dreams aside. Aspirations to broaden their acting skills base must really be hampered when all they are known for is their ability to fornicate on cue. No matter the latent talent, I seriously can’t imagine too many TV casting agents willing to hire someone with Shaving Ryan’s Privates on their resume.

There does seem to be a shift in perception as more adult movie stars are slowly popping up in movies at your local neighbourhood cinema, clothes and all. Perhaps the greatest achievement so far was the casting of Sasha Grey by the one and only Mr. Steven Soderbergh to headline in this year’s The Girlfriend Experience.

Ms. Grey is not alone as she is the culmination of years of hard work by numerous stars trying to be accepted by mainstream audiences. We have looked back at those porn stars who decided to break free from the confines of the genre that made them famous and aspire for more. For your reference we have included what films you may know them from, but if you’re curious about their back catalogue you’re on your own.

10. Sasha Grey
Where you may know her from: The Girlfriend Experience



9. Katie Morgan
Where you may know her from: Entourage and Zack and Miri Make a Porno



8. Sibel Kekilli
Where you may know her from: Head-on



7. Veronica Hart
Where you may know her from: Boogie Nights and Magnolia



6. Ashlyn Gere
Where you may know her from: The X-Files, Willard and The One



5. Ginger Lynn
Where you may know her from: American Pie Presents Band Camp, 'Turn the Page' Metallica video clip and The Devil's Rejects



4. Jenna Jameson
Where you may know her from: Zombie Strippers



3. Ron Jeremy
Where you may know him from: Orgazmo, 54, The Boondock Saints, The Rules of Attraction and Crank: High Voltage



2. Traci Lords
Where you may know her from: Cry-Baby, Blade and Zack and Miri Make A Porno



1. Sylvester Stallone
No need to state where Sly is known for but few know that he got his start in soft-core porn. He sure has come a long way.

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  • MikeSouth's avatar
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    MikeSouth
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    Tuesday 27 Oct 2009 - 1:54 PM
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    Congratulations you are morons Stallone never did hardcore it was soft and you left out the biggest pornstar who did do hardcore and the only successful crossover Sonny Landham He even did mainstream and porn with the same name Thats what happens when you dont research your articles instead of just pulling them out of your a$$es
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    Tuesday 27 Oct 2009 - 1:57 PM
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    you idiots also left out Marilyn Chambers who starred in rabid, a much bigger role than any of the others you had listed try to get it right next time
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    Tuesday 27 Oct 2009 - 2:10 PM
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    Shhhhhhhhhhhhh, MikeSouth.
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    Kinna
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    Tuesday 27 Oct 2009 - 2:18 PM
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    Research your hate-comments MikeSouth... they never said Sly did hardcore, it distincly says softcore and has since it was posted. Also, top ten lists such as these are based on opinions, so if he left your favourite off then just make a note of it like a normal person (that's what these nifty comment boxes are for). Don't spout off that he's an idiot for missing somebody.
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    Tuesday 27 Oct 2009 - 2:19 PM
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    Congratulations on being the biggest creepy internet creep, and not in a good way. Morons? Idiots? You watch way too much porn and therefore your input is debunked. There's a difference between knowledge of porn and referencing for arguments sake. You're a porn troll, go back under that bridge between fantasyland and reality.
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    Tuesday 27 Oct 2009 - 2:31 PM
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    What is porn?
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    Tuesday 27 Oct 2009 - 2:32 PM
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    "You idiots"
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    Tuesday 27 Oct 2009 - 2:42 PM
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    Mike South, you seem like a really modern gentleman and I think I'd like to date you.
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    Tuesday 27 Oct 2009 - 3:16 PM
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    See!!!! Americans! Where are they coming from? Word's gotten out and they've made it their business to drop the intelligence quotient by 20-30 points with their very presence. Thanks Mike, you make us feel smart.
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    Tuesday 27 Oct 2009 - 8:32 PM
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    Betting Mikesouth can't solve that rubik's cube, well at least not with one hand on it!
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