10/01/2026
Lana Rhoades, the former adult film star, who has made an emotional plea for the removal of over 400 of her past scenes from the internet.
In late 2025 (with renewed discussion into early 2026), Rhoades shared a tearful statement explaining she entered the industry at 19, feeling "broke and groomed," and now deeply regrets it. As a mother, her biggest fear is her young son one day discovering the videos and seeing her in that context. She said something along the lines of:
"I was 19, broke, and groomed. I want every video gone so my son never sees his mom like that."
She's asking fans and viewers to stop watching, sharing, or sending clips—and ideally delete any copies they have—while pushing adult sites to take them down permanently. (Note: She doesn't own the rights to most of her content, so she can't force removals herself, which adds to the frustration.)
This has sparked huge debates online about performer rights, digital permanence, consent/exploitation in the industry, redemption after motherhood, and whether the internet ever truly "forgets." Some empathize with her regret and protective instincts as a parent; others point out the irony or permanence of choices made in the past.
Similar pleas have come from other retired performers like Riley Reid (who cited her daughter as the reason to stop sharing old content), but the "400 videos" and direct "promise not to send to her son" details match Lana Rhoades' story most closely.
It's a poignant reminder of how past decisions can linger forever online—especially in the adult industry. Thoughts on this? Empathy, tough love, or something else? Drop your take below! 👇.