Porn Actress Stoya Has Publicly Accused Her Ex James Deen of Sexual Assault
On Nov. 28, adult performer Stoya posted two tweets alleging that her ex-boyfriend, fellow adult performer James Deen, had sexually assaulted her while they were in a relationship.
That thing where you log in to the internet for a second and see people idolizing the guy who raped you as a feminist. That thing sucks.
James Deen held me down and fucked me while I said no, stop, used my safeword. I just can't nod and smile when people bring him up anymore.
After dating for a few years and becoming known as the "Jay Z and Beyoncé" of the porn world, Deen (who has previously collaborated with Mic) and Stoya broke up in 2014, according to an interview Deen did with the Daily Beast.
The allegations prompted an outpouring of shocked responses on Twitter, particularly among fans of Deen, who has publicly touted his feminist credentials. The actor has also been referred to as the "boy next door" of the porn world, due to his wholesome good looks and goofy, nonthreatening demeanor.
Many have come forward to express support for Stoya with the hashtag #solidaritywithStoya.
The courage of this brilliant woman in confronting a rapist who is powerful in his industry. Solidarity with @stoya pic.twitter.com/PDkSVvDtdI
No means no. No matter what job you do. No matter if he's your partner. No matter how many times you've said yes. #solidaritywithstoya
Amelia McDonell-Parry, editor-in-chief of the women's website the Frisky, also publicly tweeted her support for Stoya. McDonell-Parry wrote that Deen, who writes a sex column for the Frisky, would no longer be welcome to contribute to the site.
Today and every day, I BELIEVE WOMEN. Thank you to @Stoya for her bravery in coming forward. https://twitter.com/stoya/status/670689154498449413 ...
There will be no future installments of James Deen's sex advice column at The Frisky, for obvious reasons. https://twitter.com/xoamelia/status/670750120816812033 ...
Alt porn actress Joanna Angel, who dated Deen until 2010, has also posted a message of support for Stoya on Twitter.
You have my support @stoya . I'm here for you . http://twitter.com/stoya/status/670685987601825792 ...
On Sunday, Deen responded to Stoya's allegations on Twitter.
There have been some egregious claims made against me on social media
I want to assure my friends, fans and colleagues that these allegations are both false and defamatory
I respect women and I know and respect limits both professionally and privately
Neither Stoya nor Deen have responded to Mic's requests for comment.
Nov. 30, 7:43 a.m. This story has been updated.