Not every performer stays in the adult entertainment industry forever. Some gay adult stars chose to leave and pursue different careers. They moved into music, writing, activism, fashion, and other fields. This article looks at ten performers who left the industry and what they are doing now.
The information comes from publicly available sources including Wikipedia and verified media outlets. Career details are factual and focus on their transitions to new work.
Why Gay Adult Performers Leave the Industry
Performers leave the adult industry for different reasons. Some want to explore other interests they have always had. Others feel ready for a change after working in adult entertainment for several years.
Many performers find that skills from the industry help them in new careers. Confidence, public speaking ability, and self-discipline often transfer to other fields. Additionally, some performers simply want more privacy or a different lifestyle.
Gay Adult Stars: Where Are They Now?
Colton Ford (Glenn Soukesian)
Colton Ford left adult entertainment to become a singer and songwriter. He released several albums and performed at venues across the United States. Ford worked in country and dance music genres. He passed away in May 2025 but left behind a successful music career.
Conner Habib
Conner Habib moved from adult films into writing and podcasting. Read more about Conner Habib’s complete life story and career journey. He launched the podcast “Against Everyone With Conner Habib” where he discusses philosophy, culture, and politics. In 2022, he published his debut novel “Hawk Mountain” through a major publisher. Habib is one of the gay adult stars who successfully became published authors. The book received positive reviews from mainstream literary critics.
Logan McCree (Philipp Tanzer)
Logan McCree, whose real name is Philipp Tanzer, became a men’s rights activist after leaving adult entertainment. He also works as a hairdresser and artist. McCree lives in the Scottish Highlands where he runs a gallery. Before entering adult films, he served in the German military – read more about gay adult performers with military backgrounds.
Vin Nolan
Vin Nolan opened a wig shop that specifically helps cancer patients. His business provides wigs and support to people going through chemotherapy. Nolan uses his platform to help others during difficult times. His work focuses on giving back to the community.
Scott O’Hara
Scott O’Hara became a writer, poet, editor, and activist after his adult film career. He published “Autopornography: A Memoir of Life in the Lust Lane” which explored sexuality and personal freedom. The book is frequently referenced in queer literary studies. O’Hara passed away in 1998 but left an important literary legacy.
Jack Wrangler
Jack Wrangler wrote his autobiography “The Jack Wrangler Story” at the height of his adult film fame. Later, he moved into mainstream acting and theater work. Wrangler also became openly religious and distanced himself from his past work. He passed away in 2009 after building a career outside adult entertainment.
François Sagat
François Sagat launched his own fashion brand called Kick Sagat. He also pursued music, creating a project called Hadès. Beyond fashion and music, Sagat has appeared in arthouse films and worked as a model. He successfully built multiple creative careers after adult entertainment.
Colby Keller
Colby Keller focused on art and activism after his adult film career. He creates visual art and speaks publicly about political and social issues. Keller uses his platform to engage with activism work. His art has been featured in various exhibitions.
Boomer Banks
Boomer Banks studied fashion design at LA Trade Technical College. He worked with designer Catherine Malandrino and pursued his own design projects. Additionally, Banks became a DJ and music producer. He performs at events and creates house music.
Johnny Hazzard (Frankie Valenti)
Johnny Hazzard, whose real name is Frankie Valenti, moved into mainstream acting. He appeared in the film “Tiger Orange” and the television series “The Lair.” Hazzard also started a business called “Try Being F.R.A.N.K.” where he creates handmade artisanal products. He works in multiple creative fields.
Life After Adult Entertainment
The transition from adult entertainment to other careers comes with challenges. Many performers face public judgment about their past work. However, the individuals on this list found ways to move forward successfully.
Some performers completely changed fields, like Vin Nolan moving into helping cancer patients. Others stayed in creative industries but shifted focus, like Colton Ford choosing music over film. Each person found a path that worked for their goals and interests.
Public reception varies depending on the new career. Some performers like Conner Habib received mainstream literary recognition. Others built smaller but meaningful careers in their communities. Success looks different for each person.
Final Thoughts
These ten gay adult stars showed that career reinvention is possible. They moved from adult entertainment into music, writing, fashion, activism, business, and other fields. Each found success in their own way.
Their stories demonstrate that a person’s past does not limit their future. With determination and skills, they built new careers. Some remained in the public eye while others chose quieter lives. All found work that gave them satisfaction beyond their adult film careers.
The diversity of their new careers shows there is no single path forward. Each performer chose what worked for them personally.
FAQs
1. Why do gay adult performers leave the industry?
Performers leave for various reasons including wanting career changes, pursuing other passions, seeking more privacy, or feeling ready for something new after years in the industry.
2. Do all performers successfully transition to new careers?
Success varies by individual. The performers in this article found success in their new fields, but career changes require effort, skills, and sometimes additional training.
3. Which performer had the most successful career change?
Success is subjective. Conner Habib gained mainstream literary recognition. Colton Ford had a music career. Others like Vin Nolan built meaningful community-focused businesses. Each found their own version of success.
4. Can performers return to adult entertainment after leaving?
Some performers do return after trying other careers. However, the individuals in this article committed to their new paths and did not return to adult films.
Sources
Information sourced from Wikipedia, Instinct Magazine, and other publicly available verified media outlets.