Shocking: Hollywood Celebs Who Were Adult Film Stars

Updated: Friday, October 24, 2014, 15:36 [IST]

We are always interested to know the background of the famous stars who have struggled so hard to reach the pinnacle of success. One of the interesting things to know about some Hollywood stars is, they were once adult movie actors.

Surprised right? Well, there are some adult movie stars who have struggled and made their way to the Hollywood. So, it is not just the famous adult film star Sunny Leone who has made her entry in Bollywood industry.

It is not a confusion that pops in your mind when you see a known face on TV or in movies. Some of the best kept secrets of Hollywood stars have been revealed as their past careers are out.

From Jackie Chan to Sibel Kekilli, here is a look at the adult film star-turned-mainstream Hollywood celebrities in a TV show or movie that shocked us. The interesting thing about these stars is, they have left their adult film industry after getting fame and focusing in the industry. Take a look...

Hollywood Celebrities Who Were Adult Film Stars:

Jackie Chan

Surprisingly, the action man has also played an adult star before. He played a rickshaw driver in the mid 70s Hong Kong based porno-comedy, All in the Family.

Sibel Kekilli

Well known as ‘Shea' from Game of Thrones , this actress was once a German porn star named Dilara' . Sibel has now cut off from the adult film industry and focusing on her acting career. She has acted in about 10 films (mostly German) and won 4 Best Actress awards as well.

Sasha Grey

Before starting her career in Hollywood with The Girlfriend Experience, Sasha was an adult film star.

Cameron Diaz

The "Sex Tape" actress has reportedly acted in some soft adult films before entering Hollywood.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Before becoming a governor and a Hollywood actor and an Austrian winner of Mr Olympia 1970, Arnold posed for several pornographic shots for a gay magazine.

Sylvester Stallone

Yes, the Rambo or Rocky was also an adult film star before joining mainstream cinema. Did you know, he was paid $200 for the movie titled Italian Stallion?

Matt Le Blanc

Another shocking star in the list is none other than Joey from F.R.I.E.N.D.S has starred in The Red Shoe Diaries, a mid-90's softcore adult film series before.