This is a list that was created after talking to over 200 pornstars. There were many differences, but these seem to be the top 10 reasons given for becoming a porn star:

10. Grew up in a small town and want to live in Los Angeles

9. For drug money

8. Want to get back at the parents

7. It’s easy

6. Facination with the sex industry

5. Love having sex

4. Want control over their work schedule and life

3. A friend told me about it and set up my first shoot, I’ve just sort of been doing it ever since

2. To save money and start their own business or go to college

1. For attention