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News of Jesse Jane’s recent and untimely passing was as oddly-timed as it was tragic. Especially since, in part, the news unfolded during this year’s AVN Awards in Las Vegas.

Jesse Jane In Memoriam

Then came the criticism on social media that Jesse (who hosted the awards in 2013) was only given a couple of seconds during the “In Memoriam” segment. Others pointed out she’s one of the only adult stars to ever have an obituary in the New York Times.

If the NYT cares, maybe more of us should have, too.

Feeds were full of her adult industry friends paying tribute, sharing selfies, and wishing her a peaceful journey. While I did not attend AVN this year, it must have been comforting that so many of Jesse’s colleagues were able to support each other, together, so soon after the sad announcement.

The Legacy of Jesse Jane

Jesse Jane was a big deal. Many years out from her last onscreen porn appearance, news of her passing spread through popular culture in a way most of her contemporaries wouldn’t have in terms of industry news.

I saw a lot of myself in Jesse from the start. Beautiful, talented, quick to the front of the starlet line – and just a little more than wild.

The fact she was featured in the highly successful 2005 film, “Pirates“, which was praised for its high production values, comparable to mainstream Hollywood films, was no accident. It remains one of the highest grossing adult films of all time, and her remarkable performance – while still very early in her career – solidified her as a true adult star.

2013 AVN Awards

Let’s go back to 2013 again for a moment in time. I attended the awards that year, and between everyone’s booth signings, dinners, shows and hotel room parties – was introduced to Jesse by a mutual friend. And introduced for a very specific reason.

While I had a lot of fun that week, it was also my 13th year of sobriety.

A difficult struggle which I’ve spoken about here, in print and on podcasts many times. I was told Jesse had some serious potential issues lurking and that I may be able to help her. So of course, as I would do that for any industry sister or brother, I said I’d be happy to meet with her in private.

Jesse Jane, Interrupted

Jesse and I had a meaningful conversation in the middle of all the insanity that weekend. Sadly though, I never got the ongoing, long-term, chance to support her. After several unanswered outreach attempts, it got back to me that others in the industry had dissuaded Jesse from connecting with me. Likely the same people who wanted her to remain weak, dependent and making them all that “IT girl” money.

Maybe, because she was so popular at the time, I foolishly assumed there’d be someone else among her entourage to keep Jesse Jane on the rails. That would help her set herself straight. Unthwarted by other party-people in her camp.

I was wrong, I regret it, and when I saw her name trending a few weeks ago I immediately knew why. Not suggesting I could have made any difference. Just beating myself up a bit for not trying harder. May you sleep peacefully, Jesse.

Joined my fellow actors today on the strike line at Warner Bros. Studio. We made our grievances known, stopped traffic, and contributed to the cause.

Why Strike?
The 2023 SAG strike is marking an important moment in the history of the entertainment industry. A culmination of longstanding issues, it’s driven by a multitude of factors.

Residuals
One of the main reasons for the strike was the question of residuals. Actors, like many other creative professionals, earn a significant portion of their income from the residuals or the ongoing earnings from the shows and movies they participate in. However, in the age of digital streaming and on-demand services, the traditional model of residuals has been disrupted. SAG members felt that they were not being adequately compensated for their work when it was streamed or downloaded, leading to a major point of contention.

Safety
Another driving factor was the issue of safety on set. There were growing concerns about long hours, inadequate breaks, and the physical risks associated with certain scenes. The actors felt that their concerns weren’t being addressed and that their safety was being compromised, which was another catalyst for the strike.

Span
Finally, the dispute over the ‘span of day’ rule also played a part in the SAG strike of 2023. The rule, which determines how many hours an actor can work in a day, was being flouted by several production companies. This, coupled with the other issues, eventually led the actors to take a stand, resulting in the 2023 SAG strike.

I believe in solidarity, had to join the protests, and I am a member of SAG-AFTRA and an officer of APAG. I stand alongside my peers and wholeheartedly support the WGA writers guild.

*Pics by Marc Hausman available at Getty Images.

We are back in the studio live from LA on May 26, 2022! Expect to see a legendary guest line up from the music and entertainment industry live in the studio hosted by Amber Lynn®️ more details to follow.

Stay tuned, and check out all our previous exciting guests at Rock-N-SeXXXy-Uncensored.com!

I was deeply saddened to hear Larry Flynt passed away last week, and send my thoughts and prayers to his wife Liz, Theresa and the entire Flynt Family and LFP.

My gratitude for his contributions to my career can never be fully expressed. There were countless magazine covers, centerfolds and feature articles in Hustler, Chic, Gentlemen’s Companion and Rage – not to mention getting to pioneer the feature dancing scene at his nationwide Hustler Clubs.

He once invited me to to Paris, France to do a celebrity article for Hustler called Planet of the Amber Lynns for which James Baes shot the pictorial. One of my favorite memories from my time in adult cinema.

I was his Holiday issue Hustler Honey of the Year for 1991, and more will be shared about in my relationship with Larry and Althea in my upcoming autobiography.

In closing, Larry Flynt was an American hero who fought tirelessly for free speech. It was an honor to hear from him as recently as New Years’ Eve, and our industry has suffered a huge loss. Godspeed, Larry. You were an original, and I love you.

Wow – what a rollercoaster of a year it has been. I hope all of my friends, family and fans are as happy as I am to have 2020 firmly in their rear view. It’s time to celebrate!

Best wishes to everyone! Here’s to a fabulous new year, the hope we can all start to intermingle again soon – and a welcome return to normalcy. Good riddance.