Crissy Moran (born December 22, 1975)[2] is a Christian public speaker who is a former American pornographic actress. She began working in adult entertainment in 1999, and between 2001 and 2006 had performed in over 50 adult films.[1][3] In 2006, Moran became a devout Christian and quit working in the adult industry.[4] After retirement, she began speaking about her experiences in porn and appearing in national media projects addressing what she considers "the harms of pornography," associating adult films with human sex trafficking and the exploitation of women and children.[5]
Crissy Moran | |
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Crissy Moran | |
| Born | December 22, 1975[1] Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.[1] |
| Other names | Crissy M[1] Crissy Outlaw (married name) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress Adult performer Model Public Speaker |
| Years active | 1999–2006 |
| Website | http://crissyoutlaw.com |
Career
editAdult film
editMoran's career in the adult industry began in the fall of 1999 when she responded to an internet ad for models.[6] At the time, she was working at a Hooters restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. However, she felt that the environment became degrading and she began seeking employment elsewhere. She left Hooters and began working in a variety of other jobs which included a local retail store, the County Clerk of Courts, and the Supervisor of Elections office.[3]
One day, after posting bikini photos of herself on the Internet,[2][7] she received email responses that led to her modeling in Miami and Los Angeles for Playboy and Hustler.[2][3][7] She found greater financial success through establishing her own online pornography site.[3] After moving to California, she eventually performed in over 50 mainstream porn films.[3]
It was reported that Moran was making nearly $15,000[5] each month through her work in the porn business, along with receipts from her successful website. However, in October 2006, she became a Christian and announced that she was leaving the sex industry.[3][7][8] Moran recounts her conversion during a visit to her boyfriend:
During my [visit, I went to one of his shoots]. While there, one of his friends got a text message … guys there started passing it around laughing. I asked what they were looking at and they told me it was one of their wives posing topless. Out of nowhere I got really angry and I said I would hope that when I'm married that my husband would not be passing around pictures of me topless or nude. Everybody started laughing, but the guy to my left said "when I get married I wouldn't show pictures like that to anyone". I was in shock! Later on that day, he and I started talking. He asked me what I did for a living. I said modeling. He asked me what kind and kept prying. Eventually I told him I did pornography. He said he knew already and that my boyfriend had told the guys and then he asked me if I believed in God. I told him yes and he proceeded to preach the Gospel to me. I started crying and he asked me if I wanted to rededicate my life. I said yes. [After that], I didn't do any more shoots and stopped accepting any income from pornography.[9]
Post-adult career
editThough Moran left the pornography industry in 2006, pornographic photos and videos taken during her time working in the adult entertainment industry continue to remain online. Although efforts to date have been unsuccessful, Moran continues to attempt to have her photos legally removed from these web sites established by past boyfriends and business partners.[5][8] Moran stated that she "maintained contact with many of the people that promoted my website. There was a forum they'd use to promote the site where they would post comments and I would [tell them to] take my website down. Eventually they just blocked me."[9]
In 2012, Moran appeared in the documentary After Porn Ends, which examined the lives of former pornographic actors.[10][11]
In 2013, Moran worked for Treasures, a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2003 by a former dancer to help women heal from what she calls "sexual brokenness."[12] As of 2020, Moran is represented by her friend, and bridesmaid, Emily Hibard. The two met in Los Angeles while volunteering at Treasures. Moran is a presenter at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation's Annual Summit.
Mainstream film career
editPrior to her retirement from the porn industry, Moran had a role as "Tree Girl #1" in Nick Palumbo's theatrically released NC-17 horror film Murder-Set-Pieces (2004).[13]
In 2008, Moran appeared in the short dramatic film Oversold, which was a modern adaptation based on the Biblical story of Hosea and Gomer, in which she plays the leading role.[7][14] Director Paul Morrell had approached Moran, originally wishing her to be a consultant for the adult business side of the story, but after discussing the project with her, he realized she would be perfect in the lead role.[15]
In 2011, Moran had a minor role in another Paul Morell project, the indie horror film Filth to Ashes, Flesh to Dust.[16][17]
Appearances
editMoran was featured in a 700 Club interview about her life, experience in the adult industry, and her religious experiences.[6][18]
Personal life
editMoran has stated that she had a religious upbringing and she was encouraged by her father to not have sex until marriage. She stated that the end of her parents' marriage when she was a child resulted in her being a "rebellious teenager".[6]
In May 2013 she married a youth pastor.[19] 10 years later, on 1 December 2023, she announced on her Instagram page that they mutually filed for divorce.[20] She currently lives in Texas.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Crissy Moran". Internet Adult Film Database. Archived from the original on December 21, 2009. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ a b c Daniels, Tripp (June 1, 2003). "Crissy Moran – Full Metal Beauty". Adult Video News. avn.com. Archived from the original on January 5, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f Davis, Rachel; Marshall, Konrad (December 3, 2007). "She quit porn industry and turned to Christ". The Florida Times-Union. Morris Communications. Archived from the original on May 5, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ Staff. "Porn: When the Camera Stops". ABC News via YouTube. Archived from the original on March 31, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ^ a b c "ABC News Nightline: "Is There Life After Porn for the Stars?"". ABC News. Archived from the original on June 21, 2010. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
- ^ a b c Staff. "A Rescued Heart Crissy Moran's search for meaningful love took a wrong turn and she spent years in shame as a porn star". CBN.com. Christian Broadcast Network. Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- ^ a b c d Frisbie, Annie Young (February 11, 2009). "Porn Star No More". Christianity Today. christianitytoday.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ a b "Crissy Moran". The Insider. CBS Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 26, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ a b Funaro, Vincent (March 18, 2013). "Ex-Porn Star Crissy Moran on Leaving the Industry for Christ: Adult Films Were 'Unnatural'". The Christian Post. Archived from the original on March 26, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
- ^ Goldberg, Matt (June 9, 2010). "Exxxit: Life After Porn". Collider. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ "Exxxit: Lust, Labia Trimmings, And The Lasting Stigma Of Porn". Jezebel. Gawker Media. June 11, 2010. Archived from the original on June 13, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ "Treasures official staff listing". Archived from the original on May 28, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ Willis, John; Monush, Barry, eds. (2006). SCREEN WORLD. Vol. 57 (illustrated ed.). Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 186. ISBN 1-55783-706-6. Archived from the original on June 27, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ Luke Price. "Former Porn Star Sees Film As Vehicle For Telling Story". OversoldTheMovie.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2008.
- ^ "Interview With Paul Morrell on Oversold, Starring Crissy Moran". Christian Movie. christian-movie.com. Archived from the original on July 1, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ "Trailer Debut: Filth to Ashes, Flesh to Dust". Dread Central. Dread Central Media, LLC. Archived from the original on June 2, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ Filth to Ashes, Flesh to Dust at IMDb
- ^ Crissy Moran: "Ex-Porn Star Tells All", retrieved February 14, 2022
- ^ Crissy Moran (June 18, 2013). "My Update on Married Life :)". YouTube.
- ^ Outlaw, Crissy (December 1, 2023). "Too much happening in my life right now".