TV and film are getting steamier at every turn. And while many long time actors and actresses may feel uncomfortable with certain scenes involving nudity, they need not worry as there's a backup plan: directors turn to the porn industry for talent. Here are some actors and actresses that we have come to recognize in the mainstream but were previously from porn.
Game of Thrones
Sibel Kekilli casted as ‘Shae’
Shae is played by the one-and-only Sibel Kekilli. Sibel’s accent and acting ability skyrocketed her role as a prostitute, leading her character to form a relationship with Tyrion Lannister. This is no doubt her breaking role.
Masie Dee casted as ‘Prostitute’
Masie Dee, on the left in the picture above, starred in Game of Thrones as a prostitute in a brothel owned by Lord Petyr Baelish.
Samantha Bently casted as ‘Prostitute’
Samantha Bently never played a named character in the series, but she was casted three times throughout to play a prostitute for some racy scenes.
Ben Yates casted as ‘Brothel Customer’
Ben Yates is a producer of adult films in the U.K. and was casted to play an unnamed customer of a brothel in season five.
Sons of Anarchy
Jenna Jameson casted as ‘Porn Girl Doctor’
One of the most successful adult entertainment stars, she landed a role on ‘Sons of Anarchy’ as a guest star in season seven.
Puma Swede casted as ‘Skenkenstein’
Working alongside Jenna Jameson, the two’s characters starred in films created by the characters of the show.
Ray Donovan
Tori Black casted as ‘Lexi Steele’
In episode 2 of season 3, Tori Black plays the character of ‘Lexi Steele’ who is a porn star in the show.
Inherent Vice
Belladonna casted as ‘Clancy Charlock’
Belladonna got her big screen as a character in ‘Inherent Vice.’ She is actually friends with Joaquin Phoenix and he helped land her the role that included both dialogue and simulated sex.
The Canyons
James Deen as Christian
The movie also stars Lindsay Lohan and it revolves highly around sex, so James Deen seemed like the perfect fit.
Nymphomaniac: Vol. 1
Elvira Friis as ‘Body Double
She played the role of a body double for both Stacy Martin and Charlotte Gainsbourg. While it may appear that these two actresses are performing simulated sex on screen, it is actually Elvira.