Porn Stars Stoya, Asa Akira & More Share How They Told Their Families | Iris

On this episode of "What Porn Stars Want You to Know," porn stars talk about misconceptions about the porn industry. Jiz Lee, Asa Akira, Stoya, and Nikki Darling discuss their experiences with porn and their families.
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[@marcus_brown95]

That grandma story was great😂she's so cute

[@james64ibm]

Stoya is just a highly intelligent and attractive woman that happens to be a porn star, the other ones see themselves as porn stars and that's why they are acting weird. You can't just be a porn star as a human.

[@czeed8991]

I know right.💘💕

[@mdhabiburrahman2943]

Yes

[@tfptravel.food.peace.3788]

Love her grandmother. Super cool

[@SparkzMxzXZ]

the short haired girl is the only one who speaks normally haha

[@keidemy7716]

SparkzMxzXZ she’s the only one without a lisp and without a Cali valley girl dragged on tone accent💀

[@dreamvillain8815]

SparkzMxzXZ they all speak normally except for stoya. She pauses and drags a lot.

[@alani6501]

SparkzMxzXZ for real I’m loosing braincells listening to the other ones

[@mozesong5264]

Did u just assume the gender ?

[@angelicatorres3641]

Prob the only one who doesn't get deepthroated constantly

[@shanquielperry1752]

Wait you're using your grandma's name that's just rude 😂🙄

[@rickyjassal4488]

ya.....that ain't happening with Indian parents lol. "Son are you doctor yet?" ......umm......

[@solidnollid2932]

Ricky Jassal "Why yes, I'm also an electrician, a janitor, delivery boy, plumber and a real estate agent"

[@swiftgang1592]

Ricky Jassal that’s Asian not Indian

[@symmingly2073]

@@swiftgang1592 India is in Asia...

[@zaaraislam9267]

Daaaaamn. My parents recently asked, my bengali ass proudly said yes smh.

[@swiftgang1592]

Symmingly um Chinese not Indian is what I meant to say

[@TheProphegy]

“Mom I’m queer.” “Mom, I’m a pornstar.” “Jesus Christ.”

[@maggiewarrick2387]

😯😁😁

[@Biskwyy]

It's like shaming cigarette companies for producing cigarettes when you're a chain smoker. That's the comment section for you. Hypocritical. When there's a demand, there's a supply. How about you reflect on your side too.

[@amandaw1640]

Not even close to being the same thing but nice try with your little analogy.

[@Biskwyy]

@@amandaw1640 Why not. Majority of the population consume porn on a regular basis, so likely base on statistics majority of the people here in the comment section also do. And many of the comment seems to be shaming these porn stars here. You're literally consuming something you find sinful, degrading and humiliating to your family. How. Fucking. Ironic. It's the same as smoking and shaming cigarette producers for enabling you.

[@Gay-Icon]

@@amandaw1640 lol exactly!

[@xeroxolly]

Well even though they rich snd beautiful from porn, I wouldn't marry that piece of trash. Been sampled by too many guys so nope not long term material.

[@What-sr2pk]

Bitch idc about her that much. I just think theyre miserable for living that way. They must have too much selfhatred but I still dont give a fuck. Issa two sided relationship they hate themselves and we pay them for it to hate themselves even more

[@heykelly]

I wonder if their family and friends have ever seen their work

[@yeisar1749]

heykelly probably

[@Allisonnnnnx]

Stoyas dad can’t enjoy pornography anymore since his daughter is a popular pornstar lol I read it on wiki 😭

[@heykelly]

Alli Ex lol that sucks! I totally get it though. If I had a kid that did porn I'd probably feel the same

[@patriceh8444]

heykelly yes

[@jeromelove1284]

Most have

[@AllisonLinner]

It's sad when the person named "Jiz Lee" is the voice of reason and the most learned person in the room.

[@markzoldyck]

Your son & daughter will be proud of you hoping they will watch your videos one day!!!

[@OwolabbyAzeez]

The vulnerability and social stigma is real. Video clearly demonstrates that. DAMN

[@jordanleighwheatley]

The comments do, too

[@ritablackmon4024]

Gore4ever FulciLives they are their own person wether they be your child or not. They have a decision in what they do with their body and life. Just be grateful that they are okay, making money and looking healthy. Their health AND happiness is priority.

[@saltlessbread]

@Gore4ever FulciLives Whatever they choose, I would be fine with it, as long as they do it because they truly want to, and as long as they're safe.

[@ritablackmon4024]

@Jay Anthony bruh where? First sentence? i dont really see it.

[@samuellane4437]

If I had a kid and I found out they were doing porn i'd feel like I failed them

[@leggs4113]

Samuel Lane once kids become adults the decisions they make are up to them. Things that happen outside of what you’ve taught them affect their decisions as well.

[@samuellane4437]

Leggs a parents job is to place their children in a position where the things that happen in the future wouldn't lead to this, and I'd like to imagine I'd have imparted a degree of decency, morality and self worth to never even consider going into porn. If I didn't do that then I would have failed.

[@wickedacid9760]

Well you could have an opinion like that. The point is having this opinion do you still consume or watch porn? If you do your principles don't hold water

[@samuellane4437]

Wicked Acid Anyone with values worth anything is a hypocrite because the values that matter are impossible to live up to. With that said, I stopped watching porn about three years ago.

[@TigrMchine]

Well, if you feel you'd have failed, them then I hope you never ever watch porn because then you'd have failed them twice.

[@tranledaiduong1991]

I love listening to Jiz Lee speak, smt about her speech is very resonating, draw attention to every last word.

[@MrSeaweeed]

Thank you for your vulnerability and wisdom.

[@3xinarow990]

MrSeaweeed wisdom?!

[@quixotic7460]

They have wisdom in how to navigate the world with people like you in it, Paulo.

[@zoeterry13]

fuck 😂💀

[@edsonsengo2684]

Wisdom? Are serious?

[@Brittyblair]

I learn to do whatever you want as long as your happy and not hurting yourself or breaking the law

[@bigdracco9204]

Brittany Lewis u live once u die once remember there is afterliaf care for that

[@aya-vt4jm]

But they’re hurting themselves

[@leggs4113]

Brittany Lewis exactly! I don’t stress out about things that don’t affect my life. If she’s fine with it then so am I.

[@marcelchalobah7946]

Brittany Lewis cause something is legal doesn't mean it's right

[@manningbartlett522]

Marcel Chalobah - exactly. Some people go to church, which poisons their mind and causes them to judge others. So yeah, going to church may be legal, but it is not right. (My real point is - people should stick to choosing what is right for them, and not for others).

[@cbcat747]

I love Asa, admittedly I’ve never seen her “in the line of work” before but I’ve heard her talk on The Basement Yard and she seems super down to earth and a super down to earth girl.

[@7saany]

Good thing they do porn and *NOT* TedTalks... some I wouldn't stand talking for more than 3 mins.

[@one_sidegamer584]

You got serious issues lol

[@Kamila-ey5vi]

It's the porn voice, girl, i feel ya

[@PAJA63]

Well, some of the people in the industry have done TEDx talks.

[@TheMcKenzieHaus]

😂😂😂 her grandma lol “I hope the men at the home don’t confuse me!” Lol

[@paramount7616]

Jiz Lee sounds like a teacher at the school who tries to teach you good morals and manner

[@laural5189]

Good to know a little insight on the career

[@ToyaMel]

Why tf would you use your grandmothers name as your porn stage name?! So disrespectful 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@gabbyc3444]

Toya Mel something always seemed off with stoya to me

[@Demerey]

Your answer: White people.

[@excellentviolet590]

Toya Mel Throw the whole granddaughter away!!!

[@umilkheirarte6038]

Toya Mel its so sad... i love my grandma so disrespectful

[@greenytaddict]

yea I was like wtf was she thinking???

[@IsmaelAngelus]

Stoya is so adorable telling her story

[@baconhwang]

Jiz Lee is very sophisticated, the way she speaks is so eloquent

[@chroniclesofdavon]

Why everybody talking about the way they talk? They all sound normal to me. Y’all look for anything 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@u-law2499]

Her grandmother's response was priceless

[@i.nedelcheva697]

I feel like I'm losing brain cells just by listening to the model girl and the dreads girl.

[@shadman3984]

Toya Mel lol damn all of them sound retarded idek why this was in my recommended

[@snake6706]

isnt the model girl the white girl??? chill

[@jemalrankin6072]

Little Ziggy Dread girl is Nikki Darling , and I tell you that because if i'm gonna be annoyed , by her , your not gonna get away with being annoyed without knowing her name .

[@michelleinyang6089]

Toya Mel shut up!! Not everything is race related!! She does doing weird

[@rebi3277]

Toya Mel now you're the one who said its because of her skin color

[@theotherside931]

*Thanks for talking about your personal lives and experiences. Always heartwarming to see the human side of pornstars.*

[@cutecat48119]

Why they talk so weird? Especially the model girl and the dread head girl. Lmao

[@Texas1694]

Ruth Htoo they probably on dregs

[@Biancaso92]

I’m falling asleep hearing the model girl talk because her words and sentences d r a a a a g ....

[@eyereenification]

they are still in character

[@nami7140]

Ruth Htoo its annoying like stfu 😂😂

[@lilmogwaii]

If you speed it up most of them talk normal

[@troubleshooter12z]

Lol what the hell. How are you gonna use ya G’MA’s name as your stage name.

[@RealMexFoodShouldntGiveUDrrhea]

Imagine your grandma's name is somrthing old like Gertrude

[@godschild163]

Only white people lmao

[@carmenaureart]

Is Stoya high?

[@birdieblue19]

now that I hear them talk... I'm getting less interested in porn and grown more respect for these women. they are human too. I just cant seem to see them in the way I used to when they are talking like this

[@PAJA63]

So you want to keep the fiction as reality in your head at all times? Acting is acting, you know.

[@ceciliarose779]

The first one literally killed me 😂

[@andallthatjazzTV]

These interviews with Stoya keep showing up on my feed for some reason. Idk why but I'm starting to get a crush on her

[@popbadre]

Stoya's smile gets me everytime

[@maokido5462]

I'm very proud of this girls doing these interviews and also that some of them receive support of their family. Yep, that's the life choice that they all made but they do not deserve to live stigmatized or stereotyped, under the wing of those who sell their bodies or sell sex. In the end, pornography exists because of people that consumes it. And all this industry of actresses and actors are human beings with lives, families and accounts to pay.

[@charactercount803]

^^😂😂

[@haute03]

Totally agree.

[@raziel3099]

The people who consume?!? Who the fuck pays for porn?!?

[@therofthew]

Elcentry Benjamin couldn’t agree more

[@James.Stark.Ben.Edition]

Raziel Galizur the millions of people who subscribe to pornhub premium or youporn premium or men.com or blacked.com or naughtyamerica or whatever.

[@LonewolfeE5]

Grandma straight clownin. Glorious.

[@Chingy_Yator]

🙂the grandma story though,.and her reaction,. 😅

[@thatathlete916]

I like the middle one in the thumbnail.

[@yiwtu8802]

Just speed it up. Thank me later

[@elef951]

Σαν ποίημα Σουρεάλ να σαι καλα

[@dulcemorales873]

Σαν ποίημα Σουρεάλ you saved me thanks!

[@vjosas]

wooow thanks really :D

[@jonathanaugustin647]

That helped with Stoya a lot! She was so damn slow! The rest of them was a bit much and they sounded comical.

[@glee4012]

Thank you

[@somyasomysomsos]

Come on we all clicked for Asa Akira don't hide yourself 😂😂

[@smeutr1]

I’m gonna have to look up stoya now

[@barby8790]

the grandma story is so cute ugh i can’t even realistically imagine a supportive family reaction

[@adeebh1238]

Let the research begin

[@Algo1]

I think I love Stoya off her job screens more than I do in them

[@missquiinn6695]

1:52 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DrAdnan]

I’m a pretty straight edged immigrant and I’m still scared to tell my parents everything 😂

[@adlan_kacak]

at the second thought, both stoya & asa look like kinda an interesting person to hang out with to be honest =)

[@kalynpohl2875]

Jizz Lee u r amazing!!!

[@Noah-fz3ir]

I'm going to do some research after this

[@johnquick5823]

Your all beautiful and i believe you are entitled to watever profession you desire.. And you all chose a great one bc i love all of u. Keep up the great work.. 🔥💯🔥

[@SkyLightsSky]

Why they talk like this

[@lopezmelissa2066]

accept it tho thts them selfs ,at least they don't talk like an annoying as pitch voices I've herd worse

[@nathy0308]

Vocal fry and upspeak. They're generational and regional phenomena.

[@dayestar1997]

cause theyre from the valley

[@saltymelon7641]

Slow brain

[@gaby1690]

valley girls

[@user-bc4es6uq8m]

it’s funny how the people in the comments that are judging them, probably watch porn themselves.

[@ambarm.1034]

This comment section is sickening.

[@mamilodojosoares]

Just like pornstars trying to be taken seriously

[@user-ho1vt8vz2l]

Because you're in it

[@PAJA63]

@@mamilodojosoares Yes. So what was the question again? Don't you want to hear their opinion on things?

[@babycamila7575]

I cant watch the dread girl talk I had to skip 😭😂😂

[@bethanycook8124]

They own it

[@jadrasibenik9063]

Jiz is smart. I like her.

[@NaturallyLit]

As long as these women feel in control and safe. That’s all that matters. We all have sex, on tape, off tape, for money or for affection. Yes, I definitely understand it’s a totally sexist industry, however, these women are grown ups - they get to make their own decisions. And please don’t diminish these women when the Kardashians are so upheld in this country. Stop with the double standards. Leave these women be. Damn.

[@giancarloauriemma7525]

Stoya is so cool lol

[@SamirasoFi]

I always did wonder how stars parents react to this kind of thing

[@shairaabshire]

The white girl with the brown hair is for sure on drugs.

[@marinesinspace6253]

Is that grape? strawberry? I'm not sure, but it's definitely Jelly.

[@annb4361]

Yes.

[@rondelayo]

Grow up no she’s not she just has an actual personality 👌🏾

[@sophiayamagughi]

Yeahhh just speed her up by 1.25x and she sounds normal

[@omgshefish8118]

Ok

[@GodJesusChristTheHolySpirit]

Whoa ..Stoya is on something 😵

[@bat-orgilganzorig5825]

They wanted to be hollywood star when they were kids. life lesson : dream come true

[@piyushsumera1433]

Stoya could have been model for real.

[@SublimeKia]

They’re all very articulate. I love it

[@adxd1002]

Kia McDaniels u know they searched long and hard to find these ‘articulate’ ones. I’m sure if u flick a switch they’d go batshit crazy too... smh

[@EBizz85]

Kia McDaniels for the most...especially the 1 with short hair

[@PreciseVids]

Kia McDaniels No

[@antoniom9470]

Kia McDaniels u pretty where you from

[@Hannah-zw9ow]

Honestly so many people commenting on this are so gross. What makes all of you people think that because they have sex for a living they must be stupid? They’re doing the same things we ALL do, just for money.

[@ags3484]

Jiz lee? That’s fucking dope lmao

[@TheGamelover13]

Well ok then 😐😐

[@tmystery9505]

I absolutely love you Jiz Lee. Im a fan

[@berkcetin4171]

Stoya looks very funny person thats nice :)

[@azicat1459]

Lovely articulate intelligent ladies

[@stormthrush37]

I don't know if using your grandmother's name as a porn star is exactly disrespectful, but yeah, I can definitely see where that would be the awkward part of the conversation.

[@shadadenae6053]

I would love her grandma 😂😂

[@aino1010]

I love stoya

[@hollymorgan7420]

it's weird that they're all around the same age (30 and up). They all look soooo different

[@rymc3437]

Yeh what do you mean ? Its normal since all people are different no matter how old they are 😕

[@samcharles3704]

Me and my parents are very open about our sexual lives and history. So it's really not that weird if people are open about it.

[@xxkatarzyna1109]

everybody is so judgemental in the comment section it sucks y'all should be ashamed who do you think you are to judge these girls every human deserves respect

[@paramount7616]

Damn Asa Akira must be chill girl with great sence of humor and mood, plus she is so beauriful Imho

[@sikhiphafulu3063]

Stoya is so beautiful

[@randommuch4573]

Which one is that

[@brittanymstewart]

Elcentry Benjamin really you can’t come up with more than one insult? You clever idiot, you 😂

[@ninatrklja1015]

Stoya-Serbiaaan cutie

[@marinesinspace6253]

EEEYYYUUUUPPP

[@annb4361]

... and stoned.

[@Michael18599]

The first one has her own wikipedia page!

[@peanutthenut1920]

I nearly got a sugar daddy then I realized my parents would question how did I get $500 in my bank account every week..

[@rosegenova2556]

Y would ur parents know lmao

[@shirleyo2145]

Love them all!!!!! 🥰

[@roythememegod8614]

i was sweating and looking over my shoulder this whole video

[@alephnull7410]

The best thing about this video is that it is informative, in that it let’s everyone know that these women’s career choice is legitimate and equivalent to any career that one may want to consider when thinking about how to impact the world. In their case maybe it’s more of how they are impacted, but you get the picture, these women are great leaders of our community.

[@zyonsmall323]

1:16 her fucking voice I cant

[@aviaedwards758]

Y’all so judgmental in the comments but still watch

[@ratleader90]

Saying sex life in a californinan accent is the same as saying Sex slave in a southern accent.

[@lukmantantowi1455]

Yesterday is my birthday

[@ryanm6407]

These women are actually intelligent unlike most non porn people

[@DeadLikeMeJ]

I have no clue who are those girls except Stoya , that might be related to the fact that I almost never watch porn, but then again I heard the name Stoya before - are they all about the same level of famous ?

[@amarthapa8509]

stoya is love

[@josipa77]

Did they family members ever watch their videos? 😂😂😂

[@nogoogleplus]

Stoya is awesome.

[@nayelynunez6753]

Who else search them up?

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Asian Parents: You doctor yet? Son: No...

[@bernievzco1354]

I'm sure none of their parents are proud of them, but their reactions when they found out are just parents trying to be supportive to their kids.

[@PAJA63]

Maybe. But there are others. The mom of Violet Myers attended her first meeting with her agent, to scrutinize and (eventually) accept him.

[@devilisouse]

All those people wondering why she’s using her grandma’s name, it’s cos it’s a nice name and it’s not that big of a deal. There are multiple people in the world with that exact name. Nobody’s name is unique someone else in the world shares your name.

[@burgerqueen6022]

Why are those two girls talking like that 😑

[@jaredgreathouse3672]

Kenyan Girl they're Valley Girls, that's how they talk

[@1piece473]

Why does sex has to be such a sensitive thing?

[@adxd1002]

Trust in Trust because it is, shut up

[@Aly_224]

Trust in Trust bc that's how some people view sex

[@jaredgreathouse3672]

Trust in Trust DON'T THINK. DON'T USE YOUR MIND, remember what society tells you, sex is bad, sex is evil. Once you start thinking for yourself, you'll then realize that these girls are like other girls, and some people simply can't tolerate that

[@1piece473]

Jared Greathouse so true

[@batmanarkham5120]

Trust in Trust that's the way how nature works. 25 million people on this planet have been stated to be hiv infected and numerous other non hiv infected who have stds. Humans don't learn from their lessons

[@kittyfairy662]

society has gone to shit. no one has morals nowadays, everyone just cares about sex, not loving relationships.

[@thatsnice4149]

Well...i think i learned something..?

[@patriotamerican3069]

Stoya looks so beautiful, she could be a model without being in the porn industry.