Working in adult film industry is not something which is seen quite respectable in the society. Porn stars are not supposed to be people who are idolised. The common notion suggests that low income and poverty forces people to become porn stars.

But, then that is the common notion. There is more to the story.

Many of us don’t know, but there are many stars of the adult film industry who are a part of it because of the hefty amounts they get paid. These stars make millions of money and they are a far cry from being poor or deprived.

Surprised much? Read on to know how much these 10 highest paid porn stars earn:

Jenna Jameson:

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Jenna is 42 and if you thought she is confined to only being a porn actress, you are mistaken. A former webcam model and adult star, Jenna is also an entrepreneur. Her net worth is Rs 202 crores ($30 millions). She has been called; “The Queen of Porn” and Jenna made a truck load of money by selling her website to Playboy.

Tera Patrick:

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At 39, Tera is one of the richest porn stars, her net worth is estimated at Rs 101 crores ($15 million). She started acting in adult films in 1999, and has worked in over 130 of them till April 2015. She has now bid adieu to the adult film industry, but her bank balance is high due to her entrepreneurial ventures which includes having a website.

Peter North:

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It is not only the ladies earn a lot of money in this adult film industry. Meet Peter North, 59 year old porn star, was featured in 2588 movies as an actor and has directed 13 others. Having a net worth of Rs 75 crores ($11 million), Peter runs his own production company called Northstar Associates.

Traci Lords:

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She is an actress, a model, a singer, a producer and a director today, but Tracy was earlier a porn actress. She quit adult film industry in 1986, and moved towards mainstream cinema two years later. When her background was revealed, she achieved notoriety and was also trapped in a child pornography case. Yet, her worth stands today at Rs 68 crores ($10 millions).

Jesse Jane:

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Born in 1980, Jesse Jane is the screen name of Cindy Taylor. Jesse has received many awards and nominations for her career in adult film industry. She started acting in 2002 and has worked in around 120 movies by April 2016. Her net worth is Rs 61 crores ($9 millions).

Maria Takagi:

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37 years old Maria is a Japanese TV and adult film star. Her net worth is Rs 55 crores ($8 millions).

Ron Jeremy:

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Nicknamed ‘The Hedgehog’, Ron Jeremy is one of the most successful faces of the adult film industry. He has starred in over 2,000 movies as an actor and directed 285 films. Having a net worth of Rs 50 crores ($7.5 million), it is said that 63 years old Ron has slept with around 5,000 women in his career.

Bree Olson:

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Born Rachel Marie Oberlin, Bree has performed in over 280 films from 2006 to 2011 before switching to mainstream acting. The net worth of this 29 year old is Rs 48 cr ($7 millions).

Katie Morgan:

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Katie, entered the adult film industry to pay off her bail after she was arrested in 2000 for transporting over 45 kg of marijuana from Mexico into the United States. But, now she has become one of the richest stars with net worth of Rs 47 crores ($6 millions). She has acted in over 250 movies.

Lexington Steele:

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Lexington’s birth name is Clifton Britt and he became the first actor to win the AVN Male Performer of the Year Award three times. This 46 year old actor has worked in over 1000 movies as an actor and directed 136. Before joining adult film industry he was a stockbroker and his net worth is Rs 40 crores ($6 millions).