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By Jared Stearns
The untold story of the world’s most famous X-rated star, who rose to fame as the face of Ivory Snow and the star of Behind the Green Door but struggled to find her true self in a world of sex, scandal, and shattered dreams.
Marilyn Chambers was the embodiment of the free-spirited Seventies, the world’s most famous X-rated star, and an unappreciated talent whose work in adult films hindered her dreams of becoming a serious actress. Raised in an affluent Connecticut suburb, Marilyn catapulted to fame when it was learned that not only had she starred in the groundbreaking X-rated film, Behind the Green Door but was also the model on the box of Ivory Snow laundry detergent (product tagline: “99 44/100% Pure.”)
Marilyn was the first woman known primarily for her work in adult films to cross over to mainstream entertainment. She sustained a versatile three-decade career in entertainment, including roles in dramatic plays, a Broadway musical revue, her own television show, and the lead role in David Cronenberg’s film Rabid. But her success in adult films also proved to be her undoing. Marred by a violent relationship with her abusive husband-manager, Chuck Traynor, she developed the persona of a twenty-four-hour-a-day sex star. In the process, she lost her sense of self and spent much of her life searching for her true identity. With recollections from family and friends, many of whom have never spoken publicly, along with Marilyn’s own words, and never-before-published photos, Jared Stearns vividly captures the revolutionary career of one of the twentieth century’s most misunderstood icons.
346 pages
6" x 9"
Overall rating: 4.8333335 / 5 from 6 reviews.
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Excellent biography
"A compelling biography of one of the biggest stars of the golden age of X-rated cinema. I high recommend."
Marilyn
"Marilyn Chambers. Here's one I can never get enough of. It's wonderful to hear accounts of her from greats on TT Boy's podcast, but it's helpful to have a comprehensive resource to turn to. A true legend of the industry who was magnetic from the very start till her comeback when she was doing work for VCA. Sultriness personified."
Excellently written book. I fell
"Excellently written book. I fell in love with Marilyn after watching David Cronenberg's Rabid (1977) and thought she was beautiful and a wonderful actress. Had no idea she was a porn actress when I was a kid. This book is very detailed but also quite depressing. But a very compelling read either way."
Glad I snagged one!
"Very excited to give this a read. Chambers had a fascinating life. Have already enjoyed perusing the pictures in the book. Very pleased with purchase!"
A Life Uncommon
"Jared Stearns biography of the great Marilyn Chambers provides any curious reader insight into the life of an adult film actress. Chambers was an actress who stood on her own principles in an industry that could be very cruel but with those principles came dark moments and relationships that would alter her career. Though not a book that is heavy on behind the scenes looks into the films Marilyn was in, there is adequate information on her performances to provide readers with an understanding of her roles."