From the bedroom to the red carpet

Famous escorts are often women who have managed to climb the ladder of fame due to their notoriety gained in their former profession. In this article, we will explore the fascinating stories of these escorts who have left their mark on history.

Lola Montez (1821-1861)
 

Lola Montez, born in Ireland, became a famous burlesque dancer in the 1840s. She was one of the first women to have a manager who managed her career. She became famous for her "tarantula" dance, a very suggestive dance that involved rolling on the floor.

She was also an escort for many influential clients and had a tumultuous relationship with the King of Bavaria, Ludwig I, who eventually abdicated because of their relationship.

 

Nell Gwyn (1650-1687)
 

Nell Gwyn became a famous actress in London in the 1670's. She is also known to have been the mistress of Charles II, King of England, for more than ten years. She was even nicknamed the "Orange Queen" because she sold oranges to the public as a child.

She became an important figure in English popular culture and was featured in many plays and films.

 

Artemis Gordon (1851-1922)
 

Artemis Gordon, also known as Lilian DePeyster, was a famous escort in the 1870s and 1880s in New York. She worked for influential clients such as politicians and business tycoons.

She was also one of the first women to run an escort agency and was considered a pioneer in the modern escort industry.

 

Xaviera Hollander (born 1943)
 

Xaviera Hollander became famous in the 1970s as a luxury escort. She is best known for her book "The Happy Hooker", about her life as an escort.

The book became an international bestseller and was adapted into a movie. She was also a consultant for the movie "Pretty Woman", which launched the career of Julia Roberts.
 

Belle Knox (born 1995)
 

Belle Knox, whose real name is Miriam Weeks, rose to fame in 2014 after revealing that she was a college student and a high-class escort. She sparked a national debate about the stigma of the escort industry and became an activist for sex worker rights.
 

Linda Lovelace (1949-2002)
 

Linda Lovelace was an American pornographic actress in the 1970s. She is best known for her role in the film "Deep Throat" ("Deep Throat" in English), which was one of the first mainstream pornographic films. She also revealed in her autobiography "Ordeal" that she was forced to work in the porn industry by her abusive husband. After leaving the porn industry, she became an anti-pornography activist and advocate for women's rights.

 

Madam Suzette (1946-2007)
 

Madam Suzette was a famous escort in the 1970s in New York. She was considered the "queen of escort girls" and was known for her influential clients, such as businessmen and politicians. She was also a consultant for the movie "Klute" with Jane Fonda, which won the Oscar for best actress in 1971.

 

Katina Z. (born 1959)
 

Katina Z. was a luxury escort in the 1980s and 1990s in Los Angeles. She was considered one of the most sought-after escorts of the time and worked for influential clients such as Hollywood actors and industry moguls. She was also one of the first escort girls to use the Internet to promote her services, creating a personal website to promote herself.

 

Ashley Dupré (born 1985)
 

Ashley Dupré became famous in 2008 after she was revealed as the escort girl behind the scandal involving New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. She was one of the most sought after escorts in New York at the time and was featured in many magazines and television shows. After the scandal, she became a columnist for the New York Post and also released a dance music single in 2010.

 

Emilie Amar (born 1979)
 

Emilie Amar became famous in 2011 after she was involved in a scandal involving former IMF director Dominique Strauss-Kahn. She revealed that she had worked as a high-end escort and had a relationship with Strauss-Kahn before he was arrested for sexual assault.

She later wrote a book about her experience as an escort and advocated for the rights of sex workers. She also sued Strauss-Kahn for defamation, but the case was dismissed.

Zahia Dehar (born 1992)
 

Zahia Dehar became famous in 2010 after players from the French soccer team revealed that she was a luxury escort. She had worked for influential clients such as professional footballers and businessmen.

After the scandal, Zahia decided to change her life and pursue a career in fashion. She launched her own lingerie brand in 2012 and presented her collections at Paris Fashion Week.

She also became a television personality and participated in several shows in France.
 

Chanel (born 1978)
 

Chanel became a luxury escort in the 2000s in Los Angeles. She worked for influential clients such as Hollywood actors and businessmen.

After leaving the escort industry, she decided to pursue her passion for music. She released her first single in 2014 and has since collaborated with artists such as Snoop Dogg and Migos.

She has also become a television personality and has appeared on several reality shows in the United States.

 

Heather Hunter (born 1969)
 

Heather Hunter was an American pornographic actress and escort in the 1980s and 1990s. She became famous for her roles in films such as "Heather Hunter on Fire" and "The Heather Hunter Collection".

After leaving the porn industry, she pursued a career in music and released several albums. She also became a visual artist and has exhibited her work in art galleries around the world.

 

Nabilla Benattia (born 1992)
 

Nabilla Benattia became famous in 2013 after she participated in the French reality show "The Angels of Reality TV". She had worked as a luxury escort before joining the show.

She became a television personality in France and participated in several reality shows and talk shows. She also became a successful businesswoman and launched her own cosmetics brand.
 

Conclusion
 

These escorts who became famous all have fascinating stories to tell. They were able to turn their notoriety gained in their former profession into a successful public career in other fields.

Their journey can inspire other sex workers to pursue their dreams, while fighting for the recognition and rights they deserve as workers. Escorts can find new fulfillment in other fields and prove that their past profession does not define who they are as people.