The pornography industry in the United States was the first to develop its own movie star system, primarily for commercial reasons. #PORNHUB GAY STRAIGHT GUYS FIRST TIME MOVIE# In other countries, the 'star' system is not common, with most actors being amateurs. Most performers use a pseudonym and strive to maintain off-screen anonymity.
A number of pornographic actors and actresses have written autobiographies. It is very rare for pornographic actors and actresses to successfully cross over to the mainstream film industry. The number of pornographic film actors who have worked in the United States can be indicated by number of actors tested by Adult Industry Medical Health Care Foundation (AIM). When in 2011 its patient database was leaked it contained details of over 12,000 pornographic actors that it had tested since 1998. As of 2011, it was reported that roughly 1,200–1,500 performers were working in California's ' Porn Valley'. This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. #PORNHUB GAY STRAIGHT GUYS FIRST TIME MOVIE#.
