Retired Pornstars: Where Are They Now?
Follow-up on famous adult performers who left the industry and what they are doing today.
Retired Pornstars: Where Are They Now?
What happens after adult entertainment? Here's what some famous performers are doing today.
Notable Retirements
Mia Khalifa
Active: 2014-2015 (3 months) Now: Sports commentator, social media personality, OnlyFans creator
Despite only filming for 3 months, Mia became one of the most searched performers ever. She now:
- Hosts sports commentary
- Has 25M+ social followers
- Creates SFW OnlyFans content
- Advocates for performer rights
Lana Rhoades
Active: 2016-2018 Now: Podcast host, mother, social media influencer
Lana retired at the peak of her popularity:
- Hosts "3 Girls 1 Kitchen" podcast
- Became a mother in 2022
- 16M+ Instagram followers
- Speaks openly about industry regrets
Sasha Grey
Active: 2006-2011 Now: Actress, DJ, author
One of the most successful mainstream transitions:
- Appeared in HBO's "Entourage"
- Published a novel
- Active DJ and musician
- Twitch streamer
Jenna Jameson
Active: 1993-2008 Now: Author, reality TV personality
The original mainstream adult star:
- Multiple books published
- Reality TV appearances
- Business ventures
- Mother of three
Common Post-Industry Paths
Entertainment
- Mainstream acting
- Reality TV
- YouTube/Streaming
- Music
Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Brand deals
- Product lines
- Consulting
Advocacy
- Performer rights
- Industry reform
- Mental health
- Speaking engagements
Personal
- Marriage and family
- Education
- Complete career change
- Private life
Challenges After Leaving
Professional
- Industry stigma
- Limited opportunities
- Public recognition
- Resume gaps
Personal
- Relationship impacts
- Family reactions
- Mental health
- Identity transition
Success Stories
Many former performers have built successful lives:
- College degrees
- Professional careers
- Families
- Business success
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About the Author
Alex has spent 5 years researching and analyzing the adult content industry. They specialize in performer databases, content trends, and platform comparisons.