In January, classmate Thomas Bagley recognized Knox, 19, from her extracurricular work and allegedly spread word on campus, which quickly led to national media coverage on the adult-film newcomer. Since then, Knox has responded via open letters and high-profile television and radio appearances , both standing by her sideline gig and calling out the hypocrisy of her critics. The Spokane, Washington, native even drew the now-infamous vitriol of celebrity therapist Dr. Drew Pinsky. Of course, Knox isn't the only XXX actor to find his or her name ripped from search-engine obscurity and splashed across sensational mainstream headlines. Here are eight other sex-industry performers whose adulterous affairs, custody battling, traumatic tell-alls, criminality and health scares made them, however briefly, household names.
Belladonna born Michelle Anne Sinclair ; [3] May 21, [2] is an American retired pornographic actress, director, producer, and model. Michelle Anne Sinclair was born in Biloxi, Mississippi , [1] the second of eight children. Her introduction to the adult industry came about when an agent came to Utah to see one of her friends, who introduced him to her. Her career began in when she was
Belladonna born Michelle Anne Sinclair ; [3] May 21, [2] is an American retired pornographic actress, director, producer, and model. Michelle Anne Sinclair was born in Biloxi, Mississippi , [1] the second of eight children, [6] she grew up in a traditional conservative Mormon family. Her introduction to the adult industry came about when an agent came to Utah to see one of her friends, who introduced him to her; [9] the next day she flew to Los Angeles with the intention of joining the industry. Her career began in when she was 18, [9] her first film was Real Sex Magazine. She has appeared several times in the reality television series Family Business , which focuses on the life of porn director Adam Glasser a.