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Former Adult Film Stars Transitioning to Mainstream Fame

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Top Adult Film Stars and Their Hollywood Transitions

Ginger Lynn

Ginger Lynn got her start in pornographic movies in the mid-1980s. Around the early '90s, she quit and made appearances in several B-movies and mainstream ones such as "Young Guns II" with Kiefer Sutherland and Emilio Estevez. In 1999, Lynn returned to the adult film industry and starred in a porn film with James Deen in 2008. She has been ranked No. 7 in Adult Video News' greatest porn stars of all time list.
Ginger Lynn started her career in adult films in the mid-1980s and made a name for herself in both the adult and mainstream film industries.

James Deen

Porn actor James Deen co-starred with Lindsay Lohan in 2013's "The Canyons," playing Christian, a "film producer who enjoys filming his own three-way sex sessions," according to IndieWire. Deen had gained quite a fan following for his boy-next-door look and has been profiled by GOOD magazine and ABC's "Nightline."
James Deen gained attention for his role in “The Canyons,” showcasing how adult film stars can cross over to mainstream cinema.

Sasha Grey

Sasha Grey made her entrance in the pornographic film industry just after she turned 18. By 21, she had become a veteran and won several Adult Video News awards. In 2008, Steven Soderberg cast Grey in the feature film "The Girlfriend Experience."
Sasha Grey transitioned from adult films to mainstream roles, including her notable performance in “The Girlfriend Experience.”

Ron Jeremy

Ron Jeremy, also known as 'The Hedgehog,' is considered one of the most successful porn stars in the industry. Adult Video News even named him the No. 1 porn star of all time.
Ron Jeremy, acclaimed for his vast number of appearances in adult films, has also made a mark in mainstream cinema.

Jenna Jameson

Before Jenna Jameson starred in her first pornographic film in 1993, she had been a dancer at a strip club and had posed in Hustler, Penthouse and Cheri.
Jenna Jameson, once dubbed the ‘queen of porn,’ transitioned into various entertainment roles, including guest appearances and voice-overs.


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