Belle Knox, whose real name is Miriam Weeks, is a well-known adult film actress who gained notoriety for her career while attending Duke University. Born on September 6, 1995, in Washington, Belle made headlines for her decision to enter the industry to help pay for her university tuition.
Belle was raised in Spokane, Washington, with a mixed heritage of Canadian and Punjabi descent. She attended Duke University, where she pursued a degree in Women's Studies. It was during her time at Duke that Belle made the life-changing decision to enter the adult film industry to alleviate financial burdens.
Choosing the stage name Belle as a nod to the character from Beauty and the Beast, Miriam Weeks made her debut in the industry and quickly gained recognition. Despite facing backlash and scrutiny from her peers and the public, Belle stood by her decision, citing financial hardship as the driving force behind her choice.
After her identity as Belle Knox was exposed, she became the subject of intense media attention. Belle made appearances on popular shows such as Playboy, TMZ Live, The View, and HuffPost Live to share her story and address misconceptions about her career choice. In May of 2014, she appeared on CNN's Piers Morgan Live to discuss her experiences in the industry.
Throughout her career, Belle has been an advocate for sex workers' rights and destigmatizing the adult film industry. She has used her platform to speak out against the societal taboos surrounding sex work and has been vocal about empowering individuals to make choices about their own bodies.
Despite facing criticism and backlash, Belle Knox continues to be a prominent figure in the adult film industry, using her platform to advocate for sex workers' rights and challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about the industry.