Ever wonder what happens to pornstars once the bright lights go out on their careers? What do they do when they retire from "The Business?"
They become real estate agents, nurses, Christian activists, stay-at-home moms, and private investigators.
The 2010 documentary "After Porn Ends" begged the question "Can they really live a normal life after porn?" and followed former pornstars in their new, mostly ordinary lives.
They could be your neighbor, and you probably wouldn't even know about their previous career between the sheets.
But the road to societal normalcy isn't always easy and often presents financial struggle, parent-child conflicts — like being recognized at their preteen daughter's track meet — and relapses into the industry.
Still, few former pornstars in "After Porn Ends" say they have regrets.
We rounded up the 12 erotic actors and actresses turned contributing members of society — and the few who came out of retirement.
Asia Carrera was the first half-Asian female to become an A-list porn star, appearing in 389 videos.
The Mensa International member walked away from a full academic scholarship to college to instead pursue a career in porn. She enjoyed learning all the crew members' jobs in between scenes.
Today, Asia is a stay-at-home mother of two living in Mormon country in St. George Utah, where porn is illegal and she's less recognized.
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