: Weeks identified as a sex-positive feminist and libertarian, arguing that her work was a choice over her own body and a means of achieving financial independence. Professional Response
She faced thousands of abusive messages daily, ranging from slut-shaming to explicit threats of physical violence.
The intersection of internet celebrity, student debt, and the adult film industry created one of the most highly publicized media controversies of the mid-2010s. At the center of this storm was , a Duke University student who performed under the pseudonym Belle Knox (and briefly utilized other aliases like Missy in various production contexts).
