Former adult stars experience lasting social stigma after leaving the industry.

Both stars have spoken out about the dark sides of their jobs. Lana Rhoades has shared that the hardest part of her career is not the work itself. Instead, it is the social judgment that follows you for the rest of your life. Angela White also noted how hard it is to find long-term romantic partners. Their personal experiences show that massive fame in this unique field comes with a very heavy personal cost.