In 2006 Sasha Grey, got her start in porn and, according to her website, "used the industry as a platform for experimentation and performance art, and as a means to encourage individuals to take pride in their sexuality." In 2010 she had a recurring role in Entourage and has since lent her voice to the animated series Creepy Text Theater.
Sylvester Stallone was kind of cocky before he was Rocky, with a role in The Party at Kitty’s and Studs. As ridiculous a name as that is, it's what got him a role as an extra Robert Redford's Downhill Racer. We guess you could say it was all downhill from there!
While this next movie isn't a porn, it's nearly there. Caligula (1979) is an erotic historical drama that starred Helen Mirren. Roger Ebert absolutely hated this film, calling it, "sickening, utterly worthless, shameful trash." He also went on to say, "In the two hours of this film that I saw, there were no scenes of joy, natural pleasure, or good sensual cheer. " Although, perhaps the most shocking thing we learned during Ebert's review was that he paid $7.50 for the movie.