Despite being a multibillion dollar business garnering a truly insane number of views and Internet searches, as well as being the catalyst for an untold number of awkward conversations between teenagers and their dads, it turns out that working in porn for a quick buck can really screw you up.
The kind of shenanigans that would've made even Sigmund Freud -- that one psychology guy who was really just a glorified horn dog -- turn fifty shades of red.
Actresses -- and sometimes the actors too -- who participate in a little hanky panky on camera often end up developing nasty drug and alcohol habits that leave their lives obliterated like a shotgun blast to a watermelon. Many have committed suicide over the years, unable to cope with the guilt and dirtiness felt by choosing a career path in the adult entertainment industry.
Such is to be expected when you're degraded and treated like a piece of meat on a daily basis. However, as horrific as all this can be, there are a few stories of hope that exist, proving its never too late for redemption.
Here's a list of 10 pornstars who left the industry and surrendered their lives to God.
Crissy Moran
Back in the late 90s and early 2000s, Crissy Moran was on top of the porno world, riding her success -- no pun intended, seriously -- all the way to the bank. The spank bank that is.
This gorgeous beauty was the fantasy of desperate old dudes and horny hormone saturated teenagers all over the world, appearing in numerous photos, magazines, and videos. Moran exited the adult industry stage right back in 2006, becoming a born again believer in Jesus Christ, leaving behind her porn past and moving on to greener pastures.
In fact, she's now married to a youth pastor from Texas and last we checked, is working as an assistant manager at a tanning salon.
Houston
For those who doesn't think God can rescue anyone from practically anything, look no further than the legendary Houston. This buxom blonde beauty earned herself a whole lot of recognition for participating in some on camera shenanigans involving over 600 men.
She went on to make appearances on Howard Stern's radio show and is also famous for attending the prom of one of the shock jock's listeners and a whole lot more.
However, being known as the woman who did the deed with 600 plus men in one fell swoop takes its toll on your reputation and your health, which is likely why Houston ditched the sex business and followed the call of the Lord.
Erica Campbell
Unlike the overwhelming majority of the porn superstars on this list, Erica Campbell managed to avoid going into the super duper hardcore stuff that annihilated the hearts, minds, and souls of so many others in the industry.
She got her start in the business back in 2003 after taking the grand prize in the Mystique Magazine Model Safari. This led to spots in Playboy in 2005, Cyber Girl of the Month in 2006, and then the coveted title -- by gals who have sex for a living it's coveted, pretty much no one else would want this attached to their name for eternity -- of Penthouse Pet in 2007.
Campbell became a Christian in 2008 and not long afterward shut down her website, leaving a note that explained her retirement from the industry and her intention to serve Christ.
Shelley Lubben
Shelley Lubben, the artist formerly known as Roxy, was big on the adult film scene way back in the day, at the not quite so tender age of 24. Due to the poor working conditions and total lack of safe sex, she contracted herpes and HPV, which then turned into cervical cancer.
Lubben ended up having some of her lady tackle removed -- half of her cervix -- and as a result developed a rather nasty drug and alcohol habit. Her career was brief, lasting only one year.
Fortunately, Lubben met Jesus, who promptly turned her life around and freed her from those deadly addictions and the psychological trauma she had from both working in porn and from abuse she suffered as a child.
She now works as an evangelist who works with helping troubled women in the industry get out of it and get help they need to sort through the issues that come along with being an adult film star.
Bettie Page
When it comes to adult stars of both the page and small screen, none are more legendary than classic pinup girl Bettie Page. Page got her start in the industry thanks to a policeman turned photographer who helped the stunning starlet-to-be put together a modeling portfolio.
Once this got around, she started getting set-up with underground photographers -- it was the 1950s, so unlike the degenerates of today, this sort of thing was frowned upon by mainstream society -- with racy photos featuring her dolled up as a dominatrix, complete with leather. Page went on to be a Playboy playmate in 1955, but all that changed four years later.
In 1959, Page attended Key West Temple Baptist Church where she heard the gospel, repented of her sins, and began following Christ. She even worked for Billy Graham for a while and stopped appearing in the buff.
Sky Lopez
Sky Lopez has starred in over 73 porn films, two of which she directed, with her antics earning her the nickname "Spring Break" Lopez. With a name like that, you can just imagine how popular she was with the ridiculously hormonal teenage boy crowd.
She officially bolted from the industry in 2005 to become a -- you'll never see this coming -- hip hop artist. Soon after this she gave her life to the Lord.
Samantha Fox
British glamor model Samantha Fox got introduced to the adult industry in a rather strange way. Turns out her foray into nude modeling came from her mother who sent pictures of a teenage Fox -- what an ironic last name, wouldn't you agree? -- into a newspaper modeling contest, which she tied for first place.
Soon after the contest she appeared topless in the publication, with mom and dad's permission. Don't think they'll be winning any parent of the year awards, do you?
It wasn't long before Fox fell down the rabbit hole of fame thanks to an appearance in Playboy which quickly launched her into the adult industry.
Then the popular young model met God, left the industry, and dedicated her life to following him.
Linda Lovelace
Linda Lovelace is far and away one of the most popular, legendary, and infamous porn stars of all time, having gained international fame for starring in the widely known adult flick, "Deep Throat" in 1972.
While this movie catapulted her into the hearts of sleazy dudes all across the globe, what she really became notorious for was her relationship with then husband Chuck Traynor who forced her to make beastiality porn. Yes, she actually had sex with dogs. On camera. For money.
All of this led to her eventual divorce from the deplorable Traynor, and became a Christian and anti-porn advocate.
Disturbingly, Lovelace claims to have been forced against her will to perform in "Deep Throat."
Sophia Lynn
Sophia Lynn originally started in the industry at the age of 18, after being introduced to it through the world of modeling. Her only reason for getting into the biz was because she needed money to take care of her child after getting divorced.
Interestingly, Lynn was raised in a Christian home, but the above mentioned divorce seemed to drive her away from her faith. At the age of 24 she met an ex-stripper who became an evangelist who counseled her, restored her faith, and helped her escape the industry.
From there Lynn went on to become a staff member at Celebrate Community Church. Heck of a turn around.
Michelle Maren
It certainly seems that most porn stars get there start from either being models or dancers, doesn't it? Well, Michelle Maren is no exception. In fact, she got her start in the adult industry via go-go dancing, winning the Miss Big Apple competition in the early 1980s.
Before taking a turn on the camera, she worked as an "escort" -- fancy word for prostitute -- for eight years. Her career was short, and not very sweet, lasting only a year. Maren claims she didn't last long due to the fact she wasn't big into the whole drug scene that defined the industry at the time.
She eventually left the industry and surrendered her life to the Lord.
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