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{{short description|American actress}} | |||
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| name = Brittany CoxXx | ||
| other_names = Stonie | |||
| other_names = Stonie<ref name = "GWM">{{cite web|url = http://www.gaywebmasters.com/news/pr/gay_xxx_star_stonie_portrays_teen_son_of_borat/|title = Gay XXX Star, STONIE, Portrays Teen Son Of Borat|date = November 8, 2006|accessdate = December 14, 2010|publisher = gaywebmasters.com}}</ref> | |||
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| birth_name = Adrian Cortez | ||
⚫ | | birth_date = {{Birth date|1978|7|19}} | ||
| birth_name = Adrian Cortez<ref name = "GWM" /><ref name = "hospitalized" /><ref name = "QC">{{cite web|url = http://www.queerclick.com/archive/2008/01/gay_porn_star_stonie_makes_a_big_change.php|title = Gay Porn Star "Stonie" Makes a Big Change|date = January 10, 2008|accessdate = December 20, 2010|publisher = queerclick.com}}</ref> | |||
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| death_date = {{death date and age|2016|12|6|1978|7|19|mf=y}} | |||
| birth_place = ], ]<ref name = "Black Book">{{cite web|url = http://www.jasoncurious.com/blackbook/stonie.html|title = Black Book: Stonie|author = Sechrest, J.|authorlink = Jason Sechrest|publisher = ]|year = 2008|accessdate = December 20, 2010}}</ref> | |||
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| residence = ], ]<ref name = "xbiz">{{cite web|url = http://www.xbiz.com/news/all/88790|title = David Forest Entertainment Introduces Brittany Coxxx|date = January 14, 2008|accessdate = December 14, 2010|author = Cachapero, J.|publisher = ]}}</ref> | |||
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| years_active = 1999–2009 | |||
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'''Adrian Cortez''' (July 19, 1978 – December 6, 2016), better known by the ] '''Brittany CoxXx''', was an American ] in ] and transsexual pornography.<ref name = "GWM">{{cite web|url = http://www.gaywebmasters.com/news/pr/gay_xxx_star_stonie_portrays_teen_son_of_borat/|title = Gay XXX Star, STONIE, Portrays Teen Son Of Borat|date = November 8, 2006|accessdate = December 14, 2010|publisher = gaywebmasters.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711080249/http://www.gaywebmasters.com/news/pr/gay_xxx_star_stonie_portrays_teen_son_of_borat/|archivedate=July 11, 2011}}</ref> CoxXx had a successful career in gay pornography under the name '''Stonie''' before ] from male to female in late 2005.<ref name = JRLobit /> Before transition, she performed in more than 60 productions, appeared on nearly 50 box covers, and was nominated for the 2001 ] in the "Best Newcomer" category.<ref name = "Black Book" /> She made a ] in the 2006 movie '']''.<ref name = "GWM" /><ref name = "QC">{{cite web|url = http://www.queerclick.com/archive/2008/01/gay_porn_star_stonie_makes_a_big_change.php|title = Gay Porn Star "Stonie" Makes a Big Change|date = January 10, 2008|accessdate = December 20, 2010|publisher = queerclick.com|archive-date = July 15, 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110715140508/http://www.queerclick.com/archive/2008/01/gay_porn_star_stonie_makes_a_big_change.php|url-status = live}}</ref><ref name = "Radar" /><ref name = "P Hilton" /><ref name = "J Sechrest">{{cite web |url=http://www.jasoncurious.com/desk/2008/01/stonie-becomes-woman.html |title=Stonie Becomes A Woman |author=Sechrest, J. |author-link=Jason Sechrest |publisher=] |date=January 9, 2008 |accessdate=December 14, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101208204059/http://www.jasoncurious.com/desk/2008/01/stonie-becomes-woman.html |archivedate=December 8, 2010 |df=mdy }}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | |||
Cortez was born on July 19, 1978, to Perry Cortez Sr. and Deborah (née Waguespack) in New Orleans, Louisiana<ref name = JRLobit /> and had three brothers.<ref name = "GEVI Bio" /><ref name = "Brooks Cremation & Funeral Services" >{{cite web|url = http://www.brookscremations.com/obits/obituary.php?id=628148|title = Adrian Cortez Obituary|date = December 6, 2016|accessdate = December 28, 2016|publisher = brookscremations.com|archive-date = December 29, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161229103005/http://www.brookscremations.com/obits/obituary.php?id=628148|url-status = live}}</ref><ref name="Black Book">{{cite web|url = http://www.jasoncurious.com/blackbook/stonie.html|title = Black Book: Stonie|author = Sechrest, J.|author-link = Jason Sechrest|publisher = ]|year = 2008|accessdate = December 20, 2010|url-status = dead|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110524225143/http://www.jasoncurious.com/blackbook/stonie.html|archivedate = May 24, 2011|df = mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2009/07/12/porn-star-birthdays-july-13-19/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090716042355/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2009/07/12/porn-star-birthdays-july-13-19/|url-status = dead|archive-date = July 16, 2009|title = Porn Star Birthdays: July 13 – 19|date = July 12, 2009|accessdate = December 12, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)}}</ref> Under the stage name Stonie, Cortez began working in both ] in 1999.<ref name = JRLobit /> | |||
==Gay porn career== | ==Gay porn career== | ||
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After several performances with Gary McKay's L.A. Heat productions, Cortez (under the name Stonie) signed an exclusive contract with GayVN Hall of Fame director ].<ref name = JRLobit /><ref>{{cite web|url = http://business.avn.com/articles/Paul-Barresi-to-be-Inducted-into-GAYVN-Hall-Of-Fame-23494.html|title = Paul Barresi to be Inducted into GayVN Hall Of Fame|author = Rice, G. Z.|date = February 15, 2008|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|archive-date = July 4, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100704095213/http://business.avn.com/articles/Paul-Barresi-to-be-Inducted-into-GAYVN-Hall-Of-Fame-23494.html|url-status = live}}</ref> The contract was unusual because it included benefits rarely provided in the adult industry.<ref name = JRLobit>{{cite web|title = Ts Adult Performer Brittany 'Stonie' CoxXx Dies at 38|first = Keith|last = Witchka|accessdate = December 30, 2016|date = December 2016|publisher = JRL Gay Media Network|url = https://www.jrlcharts.com/ts-adult-performer-brittany-stonie-coxxx-dies-at-38/|archive-date = December 30, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161230160937/https://www.jrlcharts.com/ts-adult-performer-brittany-stonie-coxxx-dies-at-38/|url-status = live}}</ref> By 2006, her career had included more than 60 productions and involved every major gay porn studio.<ref name = "GWM" /> Accolades included being described as the ] of gay porn<ref name = "hospitalized">{{cite web|url = http://gayporngossip.com/brittany-stonie-coxx-hospitalized|title = Brittany 'Stonie' Coxx Hospitalized|date = October 20, 2009|accessdate = December 14, 2010|publisher = gayporngossip.com|archive-date = December 15, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101215184828/http://gayporngossip.com/brittany-stonie-coxx-hospitalized|url-status = live}}</ref> and "the boy with the hottest ass"<ref name = "GWM" /> – in fact, Mickey Skee described the star as having "one of the hottest asses in the business since ]'s"<ref name = "8in">{{cite web|url = http://business.avn.com/articles/Mickey-s-Quickies-Brittany-Coxx-Battles-Liver-Disease-Tom-of-Finland-is-Saved-Van-Damme-Heads-to-the-Spa-More-366637.html|title = Mickey's Quickies – Brittany Coxx Battles Liver Disease, Tom of Finland is Saved, Van Damme Heads to the Spa, More|author = Skee, M.|date = October 20, 2009|accessdate = December 14, 2010|publisher = ]|archive-date = September 30, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120930205849/http://business.avn.com/articles/Mickey-s-Quickies-Brittany-Coxx-Battles-Liver-Disease-Tom-of-Finland-is-Saved-Van-Damme-Heads-to-the-Spa-More-366637.html|url-status = live}}</ref> and ] described the star as an "insatiable super ] with an unparalleled sex drive".<ref name = "Black Book" /> | |||
Cortez's work often included "dictatorial daddies"<ref name = "hospitalized" /> and authoritarian, discipline, or military themes. In playing roles subservient to "dictatorial daddies", Cortez was well-matched with Barresi, as '']'' has said Barresi's directorial efforts made her "undisputedly the king of military-themed videos."<ref>{{cite web|author=Spencer, J. |date=October 2002 |url=http://www.adultvideonews.com/gay/gaycover1002_01.html |title=Reporting for Booty (review) |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061007044525/http://www.adultvideonews.com/gay/gaycover1002_01.html |archivedate=October 7, 2006 }}</ref> Many of the authoritarian videos were made with Barresi and his ] studio (such as ''Brig Brats'',<ref name = "Brig Brats" /> ''Carnal Cadets'',<ref name = "Carnal Cadets" /> and ''Wild Blue''<ref name = "Wild Blue" />), though a ] ] video was filmed with Control-T Studios<ref name = "ctrl-T" /> and a ] video ''Roped Trick'' with Tom "Ropes" McGurk.<ref name = "Roped Trick" /> | |||
Brittany appeared in ] under the name Stonie beginning in 1999 with an association with GayVN Hall of Fame director ].<ref>{{cite web|url = http://business.avn.com/articles/Paul-Barresi-to-be-Inducted-into-GAYVN-Hall-Of-Fame-23494.html|title = Paul Barresi to be Inducted into GayVN Hall Of Fame|author = Rice, G. Z.|date = February 15, 2008|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]}}</ref> By 2006 her career had included more than 60 productions and involved every major gay porn studio.<ref name = "GWM" /> Accolades included being described as the ] of gay porn<ref name = "hospitalized">{{cite web|url = http://gayporngossip.com/brittany-stonie-coxx-hospitalized|title = Brittany 'Stonie' Coxx Hospitalized|date = October 20, 2009|accessdate = December 14, 2010|publisher = gayporngossip.com}}</ref> and "the boy with the hottest ass"<ref name = "GWM" /> – in fact, ] described the star as having "one of the hottest asses in the business since ]'s"<ref name = "8in" /> whilst ] described the star as an "insatiable super ] with an unparalleled sex drive".<ref name = "Black Book" /> According to one report, "Fans adore starring {{sic}} at massive package and tight ass while he hangs with his homeboyz, macks on collegiate cuties or follow orders from his dictatorial daddies,"<ref name = "hospitalized" /> a description that covers the major genres of Stonie's work. Stonie's "package" measured 8 inches and appeared particularly large on the star's small frame.<ref name = "8in">{{cite web|url = http://business.avn.com/articles/Mickey-s-Quickies-Brittany-Coxx-Battles-Liver-Disease-Tom-of-Finland-is-Saved-Van-Damme-Heads-to-the-Spa-More-366637.html|title = Mickey's Quickies – Brittany Coxx Battles Liver Disease, Tom of Finland is Saved, Van Damme Heads to the Spa, More|author = Skee, M.|date = October 20, 2009|accessdate = December 14, 2010|publisher = ]}}</ref> In playing roles subservient to "dictatorial daddies" (that is, films with ], discipline, or military themes), Stonie was well-matched with Barresi, as '']'' has said Barresi's directorial efforts make him "undisputedly the king of military-themed videos."<ref>{{cite web|author = Spencer, J.|date = October 2002|url = http://www.adultvideonews.com/gay/gaycover1002_01.html|title = Reporting for Booty (review)|publisher = ]}}{{dead link|date=September 2011}}</ref> | |||
Cortez appeared in a scene with J.T. Sloan, the 1995 GayVN Gay Performer of the Year, in the 2000 ] production ''Daddy Please!''<ref name = "Daddy Please" /> Working with All Worlds Video, she made ''White Lies'',<ref name = "White Lies" /> ''Father Figure,''<ref name = "Father Figure" /> appearing with ] and two-time ]-] ]. Cortez was featured in the film's sequel ''Father Figure 2''.<ref name = "Father Figure 2" /> For Catalina Video, she appeared in a ] with Jason Sizemore.<ref name = "Monster Meat" /> The two also appeared together in the Studio 2000 production ''Straight Up''.<ref name = "Straight Up" /> Cortez's career included appearances on nearly 50 box covers.<ref name = "Black Book" /> | |||
She received a nomination in the Best Newcomer category in the 2001 ],.<ref name = "Black Book" /> She appeared in the Men of Odyssey production ''Caesar's Hardhat Gang Bang'', which won the 2001 GayVN Award for Best Ethnic-Themed Video.<ref name = JRLobit /><ref name = "CHGB">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/8/16898.html|title = Caesar's Hardhat Gang Bang: Gay Erotic Video Index|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = gayeroticvideoindex.com|archive-date = March 25, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120325060513/http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/8/16898.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | |||
==Borat cameo== | ==Borat cameo== | ||
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'']'' is a 2006 ] ] that was a critical and commercial success, but which was also highly controversial. In what was described as one of the best ]s in the film,<ref name = "Brittany" /> the central character ] shows photographs of himself with his allegedly 13-year-old son Hooeylewis, portrayed by Cortez,<ref name = "GWM" /><ref name = "Radar" /><ref name = "P Hilton" /><ref name = "J Sechrest" /> to an ] coach.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,305006,00.html|date = October 25, 2007|title = Etiquette Expert Pranked in 'Borat' Sues|author = Gregorian, D.|accessdate = January 11, 2011|publisher = ]|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121026121544/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,305006,00.html|archive-date = October 26, 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref> In one such photo, Hooeylewis is naked and "cradling his Dad in his arms" while in another "Borat squatting down giving the thumbs-up sign to a close-up of shot of his son's large endowment".<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2006/11/08/industry-update-wednesday-november-08-2006/|title = INDUSTRY UPDATE – Wednesday, November 08, 2006|date = November 8, 2006|accessdate = December 12, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)|archive-date = August 1, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120801150957/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2006/11/08/industry-update-wednesday-november-08-2006/|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
] republished the ] magazine report on the porn star appearing as Borat's son:<ref name |
] republished the '']'' magazine report on the porn star appearing as Borat's son:<ref name="Radar">{{cite web|url = http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2006/11/the-gay-porn-star-who-plays-borats-son.php|title = Revealed: Borat's Son a Gay Porn Star|date = October 27, 2008|accessdate = December 13, 2010|publisher = ]|url-status = dead|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110812052735/http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2006/11/the-gay-porn-star-who-plays-borats-son.php|archivedate = August 12, 2011|df = mdy-all}}</ref> | ||
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⚫ | Commenting on the appearance, ] noted that, despite Borat exploiting "his son's genitals",<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.queerty.com/borat-exploits-gay-porn-star-son-20061108/|title = Borat Exploits Gay Porn Star Son|date = November 8, 2006|accessdate = December 12, 2010|publisher = ]}}</ref> ] did not invite |
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⚫ | {{blockquote|Borat's producers first contacted in June 2005, he tells Radar. "They wanted to find someone who would look 13 or 14 but was actually of legal age and would do frontal nudity," he recalls. Cortez immediately sprang to mind, he says, because "he's a small-framed boy but has a large organ."}} | ||
==Brittany's transition== | |||
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The last gay porn appearances were filmed around 2005,<ref name = "GWM" /> though these works continued to be released until 2006.<ref name = "Brittany">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/01/10/meet-brittany-coxxx-aka-stonie/|title = Meet Brittany Coxxx (a.k.a. Stonie)|date = January 10, 2008|accessdate = December 13, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|authorlink = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)}}</ref> At the start of 2008,agent ]<ref name = "xbiz" /> announced that the star would now be performing in transsexual porn under the ] Brittany CoxXx.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/01/28/brittany-coxxx-aka-stonie-cast-in-first-adult-feature/|title = Brittany Coxxx (aka Stonie) Cast in First Adult Feature|date = January 28, 2008|accessdate = December 13, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|authorlink = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)}}</ref> After a year-long transition process involving hormones and breast surgery, Brittany emerged as a ];<ref name = "P Hilton">{{cite web|url = http://perezhilton.com/2008-01-11-borats-son-becomes-borats-daughter|title = Borat's Son Becomes Borat's Daughter!!!|date = January 11, 2008|accessdate = December 14, 2010|author = Hilton, P.|authorlink = Perez Hilton|publisher = ]}}</ref> in an interview with ], Brittany confirmed that she still has her penis.<ref name = "J Sechrest">{{cite web|url = http://www.jasoncurious.com/desk/2008/01/stonie-becomes-woman.html|title = Stonie Becomes A Woman|author = Sechrest, J.|authorlink = Jason Sechrest|publisher = ]|date = January 9, 2008|accessdate = December 14, 2010}}</ref> Brittany's first performance was in the production ''Brittany's Transformation'', which was directed by ]<ref name = "Brittany's Transformation released">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/04/29/new-release-desk-brittanys-transformation/|title = New Release Desk: "Brittany’s Transformation"|date = April 28, 2008|accessdate = December 13, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|authorlink = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)}}</ref> who had also directed much of Stonie's work in gay porn.<ref name = "Brittany" /> ], who has been writing about gay pornography since at least 1998, commented that Brittany's transsexual performance "may actually be the first time a gay adult performer has undergone the switch and re-emerged as a MTF actor. (Others have donned drag, of course, but that’s a different animal.)"<ref name = "Brittany" /> Jason Sechrest confirmed that Brittany was the first to move from gay male to trans woman porn star, describing the movie as "groundbreaking".<ref name = "Black Book" /> ] gay male performer Christian Cruz has since transitioned to become trans woman ], following Brittany in the move to starring in transsexual porn.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2009/08/12/christian-cruz-transitions-to-t-girl-christina/|title = Christian Cruz Transitions to T-Girl Christina|date = August 12, 2009|accessdate = December 21, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|authorlink = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)}}</ref> According to ''Gay Porn Times'' editor J. C. Adams, the report of Stonie's emergence as Brittany<ref name = "Brittany" /> was in the top ten most popular stories they covered in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/12/31/2008s-top-stories-on-gay-porn-times/|title = 2008′s Top Stories on Gay Porn Times|date = December 31, 2008|accessdate = December 21, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|authorlink = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)}}</ref> | |||
⚫ | Commenting on the appearance, ] noted that, despite Borat exploiting "his son's genitals",<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.queerty.com/borat-exploits-gay-porn-star-son-20061108/|title = Borat Exploits Gay Porn Star Son|date = November 8, 2006|accessdate = December 12, 2010|publisher = ]|archive-date = October 22, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121022032114/http://www.queerty.com/borat-exploits-gay-porn-star-son-20061108/|url-status = live}}</ref> ] did not invite Cortez to the premiere of ''Borat''. Forest did comment that the star "earned far more for photo session than would've if it had been for an adult company. We got paid a good sum of money."<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.lavenderlounge.com/blog/2006/11/gay_porn_star_plays_borats_son.html|title = Gay Porn Star Stonie Plays Borat's Son|date = November 8, 2006|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = lavenderlounge.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100808035324/http://www.lavenderlounge.com/blog/2006/11/gay_porn_star_plays_borats_son.html|archive-date = August 8, 2010|url-status = dead|df = mdy-all}}</ref> | ||
⚫ | The film ''Brittany's Transformation'' told the story of her ] |
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==Transition== | |||
⚫ | CoxXx left the adult industry in 2009 and moved to Florida, where she spent several months in hospital battling ] and liver disease.<ref name = "Hep B">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2009/10/13/brittany-coxxx-battling-hep-b/|title = Brittany CoxXx Battling Hep-B|date = October 13, 2009|accessdate = December 13, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.| |
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Cortez's last gay porn appearances were filmed in 2005,<ref name = "GWM" /> though these works continued to be released until 2006.<ref name = "Brittany">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/01/10/meet-brittany-coxxx-aka-stonie/|title = Meet Brittany Coxxx (a.k.a. Stonie)|date = January 10, 2008|accessdate = December 13, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)|archive-date = October 23, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101023133843/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/01/10/meet-brittany-coxxx-aka-stonie/|url-status = dead}}</ref> Her transition began in late 2005<ref name = JRLobit /> and lasted approximately one year, after which she took the stage name Brittany CoxXx.<ref name="P Hilton">{{cite web|url = http://perezhilton.com/2008-01-11-borats-son-becomes-borats-daughter|title = Borat's Son Becomes Borat's Daughter!!!|date = January 11, 2008|accessdate = December 14, 2010|author = Hilton, P.|author-link = Perez Hilton|publisher = ]|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110501050254/http://perezhilton.com/2008-01-11-borats-son-becomes-borats-daughter|archive-date = May 1, 2011|url-status = dead|df = mdy-all}}</ref> At the start of 2008, agent David Forest<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/01/28/brittany-coxxx-aka-stonie-cast-in-first-adult-feature/|title = Brittany Coxxx (aka Stonie) Cast in First Adult Feature|date = January 28, 2008|accessdate = December 13, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)|archive-date = December 26, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101226163654/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/01/28/brittany-coxxx-aka-stonie-cast-in-first-adult-feature/|url-status = live}}</ref> confirmed her return to adult film productions, her first performance being in ''Brittany's Transformation'' in collaboration with Barresi,<ref name = "Brittany's Transformation released">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/04/29/new-release-desk-brittanys-transformation/|title = New Release Desk: "Brittany's Transformation"|date = April 28, 2008|accessdate = December 13, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)|archive-date = December 27, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101227075636/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/04/29/new-release-desk-brittanys-transformation/|url-status = live}}</ref> who she trusted and respected after their earlier work together.<ref name = JRLobit /><ref name = "Brittany" /> CoxXx declared that she was "really looking forward to working again with Pleasure Productions and Paul Barresi," adding that it's "funny how things happen in life. Everything seems to come full circle."<ref name = AVNobit /> | |||
⚫ | The film ''Brittany's Transformation'' told the story of her ] and was well received. Barresi put together the financing for the film and chose to include older footage of Stonie to tell her transition story. Barresi described the film as a transsexual movie unlike any other.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://business.avn.com/articles/December-Gossip-with-Mickey-Skee-56374.html|title = December Gossip with Mickey Skee|author = Skee, M.|date = December 23, 2008|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|archive-date = July 2, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100702071316/http://business.avn.com/articles/December-Gossip-with-Mickey-Skee-56374.html|url-status = live}}</ref> The film was nominated in the 2009 ] in the category of Best Transsexual Release, and CoxXx was nominated in the category of Transsexual Performer of the Year.<ref name = "AVN noms">{{cite web|url = http://www.filthylucre.com/avn-announces-award-nominees|title = AVN Announces 2009 Award Nominees|author = Shull, E.|date = December 21, 2008|accessdate = December 13, 2010|publisher = filthylucre.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120304190856/http://www.filthylucre.com/avn-announces-award-nominees|archive-date = March 4, 2012|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref name = "confirm AVN noms">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/11/26/avn-awards-trans-movies-wonky-titles/|title = AVN Awards: Trans Movies, Wonky Titles|date = November 26, 2008|accessdate = December 21, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)|archive-date = October 24, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101024015057/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/11/26/avn-awards-trans-movies-wonky-titles/|url-status = live}}</ref> Speaking about ''Brittany's Transformation'', CoxXx commented that "since this is my first movie as a woman – in my new bod, which I totally love by the way – it's a whole new experience onscreen for myself and for the viewers".<ref name = "CoxXx quote" /> She was partnered with Christian XXX in the final scene of the film. | ||
] commented that CoxXx's transsexual performance "may actually be the first time a gay adult performer has undergone the switch and re-emerged as a MTF actor. (Others have donned drag, of course, but that's a different animal.)"<ref name = "Brittany" /> Jason Sechrest claimed that CoxXx was the first to move from gay male to trans woman porn star, describing the movie as "groundbreaking",<ref name = "Black Book" /> but adult trans-actress Stasha did it in the early 1990s, gaining attention after previously having performed in gay porn under the names Angelo and Steven Moore before transitioning to Stasha. ] performer Christina Cruz has followed Brittany by transitioning from the gay male market to the transsexual market.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2009/08/12/christian-cruz-transitions-to-t-girl-christina/|title = Christian Cruz Transitions to T-Girl Christina|date = August 12, 2009|accessdate = December 21, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)|archive-date = January 26, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120126041019/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2009/08/12/christian-cruz-transitions-to-t-girl-christina/|url-status = live}}</ref> According to ''Gay Porn Times'' editor J.C. Adams, the report of CoxXx's transition<ref name = "Brittany" /> was in the top 10 most popular stories the magazine covered in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/12/31/2008s-top-stories-on-gay-porn-times/|title = 2008′s Top Stories on Gay Porn Times|date = December 31, 2008|accessdate = December 21, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)|archive-date = August 1, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120801135502/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2008/12/31/2008s-top-stories-on-gay-porn-times/|url-status = live}}</ref> ] commented on the difficulties CoxXx faced, observing that "she was happier once she transitioned" but many "people didn't show her support or respect her decision."<ref name = AVNobit /> | |||
==Post-acting and death == | |||
⚫ | CoxXx left the adult industry in 2009 and moved to Florida,<ref name = JRLobit /> where she spent several months in hospital battling ] and liver disease.<ref name = "Hep B">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2009/10/13/brittany-coxxx-battling-hep-b/|title = Brittany CoxXx Battling Hep-B|date = October 13, 2009|accessdate = December 13, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)|archive-date = October 24, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101024070734/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2009/10/13/brittany-coxxx-battling-hep-b/|url-status = live}}</ref> By January 2010, her hepatitis was reported to be almost undetectable and she was recovering well.<ref name = "recovering">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2010/01/26/update-t-girl-brittany-coxxx-on-the-mend/|title = Update: T-Girl Brittany CoxXx on the Mend|date = January 26, 2009|accessdate = December 13, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)|archive-date = November 11, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101111204253/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2010/01/26/update-t-girl-brittany-coxxx-on-the-mend/|url-status = live}}</ref> By September, CoxXx was reported as fully recovered and made a live appearance at ],<ref>{{cite web|url = http://gayporngossip.com/brittany-coxxxstonie-making-first-live-appearance|title = Brittany Coxxx/Stonie Making First Live Appearance|date = August 31, 2010|accessdate = December 13, 2010|publisher = gayporngossip.com|archive-date = November 23, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101123030023/http://gayporngossip.com/brittany-coxxxstonie-making-first-live-appearance|url-status = live}}</ref> stealing the show.<ref name = "Sep 2010">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2010/09/06/planet-porn-cocktails-with-coxxx-harri-washington/|title = Planet Porn: 'Cocktails' with Coxxx, Harri, Washington|date = September 6, 2010|accessdate = December 21, 2010|author = Adams, J. C.|author-link = JC Adams|publisher = The Adams Report (gayporntimes.com)|archive-date = September 9, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100909081035/http://www.gayporntimes.com/hardnews/2010/09/06/planet-porn-cocktails-with-coxxx-harri-washington/|url-status = live}}</ref> CoxXx started a business in Fort Lauderdale – Couture Visions Photography – which she owned and operated until her death.<ref name = JRLobit /><ref name = "couture">{{Cite web|url=http://www.couturevisions.com/about-us.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201092929/http://www.couturevisions.com/about-us.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-12-01|title=Couture Visions Photography|date=2016-12-01|access-date=2019-05-21}}</ref> | ||
CoxXx died at Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale on December 6, 2016, at the age of 38. She was survived by her father, two of her brothers, and her paternal grandmother.<ref name = "Brooks Cremation & Funeral Services" /><ref name = AVNobit>{{cite news|url = https://avn.com/business/articles/video/ts-performer-brittany-stonie-coxxx-passes-704806.html|title = TS Performer Brittany 'Stonie' CoxXx Passes|date = December 7, 2016|accessdate = December 30, 2016|first = Sherri L.|last = Shaulis|newspaper = ]|archive-date = December 30, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161230160721/https://avn.com/business/articles/video/ts-performer-brittany-stonie-coxxx-passes-704806.html|url-status = live}}</ref> CoxXx was remembered fondly by adult industry figures. ] described CoxXx as a "true original"<ref name = JRLobit /> who was "very beautiful in both of his and her lives"<ref name = AVNobit /> and "grabbed the bull by the horns and did it his way. She will definitely be missed. Rest in peace sweet angel."<ref name = JRLobit /> The JRL Charts President reflected on McKay's introducing him to Stonie, who he described as an "upbeat young man who had high hopes for a career in the gay adult film industry became a true friend for many years...I will truly miss her."<ref name = JRLobit /> | |||
==Videography== | ==Videography== | ||
Gay pornographic video appearances as Stonie include:<ref name = "GEVI Bio" /><ref name = "AVN Profile">{{cite web|url = http://www.avn.com/porn-stars/Stonie-217173.html|title = Profile |
Gay pornographic video appearances as Stonie include:<ref name = "GEVI Bio" /><ref name = "AVN Profile">{{cite web|url = http://www.avn.com/porn-stars/Stonie-217173.html|title = Profile – Stonie|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|archive-date = September 30, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120930073104/http://www.avn.com/porn-stars/Stonie-217173.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''The Big Tease |
* ''The Big Tease – Stonie Learns a Lesson'' (1999, director: Steve Powers, studio: Control-T Studios)<ref name = "ctrl-T">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/8/16948.html|title = The Big Tease – Stonie Learns a Lesson: Gay Erotic Video Index|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = gayeroticvideoindex.com|archive-date = March 25, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120325060524/http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/8/16948.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''Roped Trick'' (1999, director: Tom "Ropes" McGurk, studio: Grapik Art Productions)<ref name = "Roped Trick">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/6/20306.html|title = Movie Review |
* ''Roped Trick'' (1999, director: Tom "Ropes" McGurk, studio: Grapik Art Productions)<ref name = "Roped Trick">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/6/20306.html|title = Movie Review – Roped Trick|date = September 1, 2000|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|author = Masters, W.|archive-date = March 25, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120325060530/http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/6/20306.html|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/6/20306.html|title = Roped Trick: Gay Erotic Video Index|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = gayeroticvideoindex.com|archive-date = March 25, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120325060530/http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/6/20306.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''Caesar's Hardhat Gang Bang'' (2000, director: ], studio: |
* ''Caesar's Hardhat Gang Bang'' (2000, director: ], studio: Men of Odyssey), won the 2001 GayVN Award for "Best Ethnic-Themed Video"<ref name = "CHGB" /> | ||
* ''Daddy Please!'' (2000, director: ], studio: Pacific Sun Entertainment)<ref name = "Daddy Please">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/18024.html|title = Movie Review |
* ''Daddy Please!'' (2000, director: ], studio: Pacific Sun Entertainment)<ref name = "Daddy Please">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/18024.html|title = Movie Review – Daddy Please!|date = June 1, 2000|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|author = Lambert, V.|archive-date = July 7, 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110707201632/http://gay.avn.com/movies/18024.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''Father Figure'' (2000, directors: Peter and Casey O'Brian, studio: |
* ''Father Figure'' (2000, directors: Peter and Casey O'Brian, studio: All Worlds Video)<ref name = "Father Figure">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/18245.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110707201642/http://gay.avn.com/movies/18245.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = July 7, 2011|title = Movie Review – Father Figure|date = July 1, 2000|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|author = Spencer, J.}}</ref> | ||
* ''White Lies'' (2000, director: Rafael, studio: |
* ''White Lies'' (2000, director: Rafael, studio: All Worlds Video)<ref name = "White Lies">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/18558.html|title = Movie Review – White Lies|date = August 1, 2000|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|author = Bradshaw, J.|archive-date = July 7, 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110707201720/http://gay.avn.com/movies/18558.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''Brig Brats'' (2001, director: ], studio: Regiment Productions)<ref name = "Brig Brats">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/19961.html|title = Movie Review |
* ''Brig Brats'' (2001, director: ], studio: Regiment Productions)<ref name = "Brig Brats">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/19961.html|title = Movie Review – Brig Brats|date = February 1, 2001|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|author = Lambert, V.|archive-date = July 7, 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110707201602/http://gay.avn.com/movies/19961.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''Carnal Cadets'' (2001, director: ], studio: Regiment Productions)<ref name = "Carnal Cadets">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/19959.html|title = Movie Review |
* ''Carnal Cadets'' (2001, director: ], studio: Regiment Productions)<ref name = "Carnal Cadets">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/19959.html|title = Movie Review – Carnal Cadets|date = February 1, 2001|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|author = Travis, A.|archive-date = July 7, 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110707201606/http://gay.avn.com/movies/19959.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''Father Figure 2'' (2002, directors: Peter and Casey O'Brian, studio: |
* ''Father Figure 2'' (2002, directors: Peter and Casey O'Brian, studio: All Worlds Video)<ref name = "Father Figure 2">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/3/23013.html|title = Father Figure 2: Gay Erotic Video Index|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = gayeroticvideoindex.com|archive-date = March 25, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120325060533/http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/3/23013.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''Stonie Slept Here!'' (2002, director: Edward James, studio: Rosebud Male)<ref>{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/23902.html|title = Movie Review |
* ''Stonie Slept Here!'' (2002, director: Edward James, studio: Rosebud Male)<ref>{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/23902.html|title = Movie Review – Stonie Slept Here!|date = September 1, 2002|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|author = Dor, S.|archive-date = July 7, 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110707202020/http://gay.avn.com/movies/23902.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''Monster Meat'' (2003, director: Peter Romero, studio: |
* ''Monster Meat'' (2003, director: Peter Romero, studio: Catalina Video)<ref name = "Monster Meat">{{cite web|url = http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/3/23473.html|title = Monster Meat: Gay Erotic Video Index|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = gayeroticvideoindex.com|archive-date = July 2, 2010|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100702223210/http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/3/23473.html|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/16136.html|title = Movie Review – Monster Meat|date = November 1, 2003|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|archive-date = July 7, 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110707202008/http://gay.avn.com/movies/16136.html|url-status = dead}}</ref> | ||
* ''Straight Up'' (2003, director: ], studio: |
* ''Straight Up'' (2003, director: ], studio: Studio 2000)<ref name = "Straight Up">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/25219.html|title = Movie Review – Straight Up|date = March 1, 2003|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|author = Chandler, J.|archive-date = July 7, 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110707201556/http://gay.avn.com/movies/25219.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''Jeff Stryker's Tall Tails'' (2004, director: ], studio: ])<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/5/25215.html|title = Jeff Stryker's Tall Tails: Gay Erotic Video Index|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = gayeroticvideoindex.com}}</ref> | * ''Jeff Stryker's Tall Tails'' (2004, director: ], studio: ])<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/5/25215.html|title = Jeff Stryker's Tall Tails: Gay Erotic Video Index|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = gayeroticvideoindex.com|archive-date = November 24, 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111124181158/http://www.gayeroticvideoindex.com/V/5/25215.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
* ''Wild Blue'' (2005, director: ], studio: Regiment Productions)<ref name = "Wild Blue">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/58371.html|title = Movie Review |
* ''Wild Blue'' (2005, director: ], studio: Regiment Productions)<ref name = "Wild Blue">{{cite web|url = http://gay.avn.com/movies/58371.html|title = Movie Review – Wild Blue|date = April 1, 2005|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|author = Patrick, R.|archive-date = July 7, 2011|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110707202016/http://gay.avn.com/movies/58371.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
Transsexual pornographic video appearances as Brittany CoxXx include: | Transsexual pornographic video appearances as Brittany CoxXx include: | ||
* ''Brittany's Transformation'' (2008, director: ], studio: |
* ''Brittany's Transformation'' (2008, director: ], studio: Evolution Erotica),<ref name = "Brittany's Transformation released" /><ref name="CoxXx quote">{{cite web|url = http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=93146&mi=all&q=stonie|title = Evolution Erotica Releases 'Brittany's Transformation'|date = April 28, 2008|accessdate = December 21, 2010|publisher = ]|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120923153852/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=93146&mi=all&q=stonie|archive-date = September 23, 2012|url-status = dead|df = mdy-all}}</ref> nominated for the 2009 ] for "Best Transsexual Release"<ref name = "AVN noms" /><ref name = "confirm AVN noms" /> | ||
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American actress
Brittany CoxXx | |
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Born | Adrian Cortez (1978-07-19)July 19, 1978 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | December 6, 2016(2016-12-06) (aged 38) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
Other names | Stonie |
Education | Licensed dental hygienist |
Occupation | Pornographic performer |
Years active | 1999–2009 |
Agent | David Forest |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Adrian Cortez (July 19, 1978 – December 6, 2016), better known by the stage name Brittany CoxXx, was an American performer in gay and transsexual pornography. CoxXx had a successful career in gay pornography under the name Stonie before transitioning from male to female in late 2005. Before transition, she performed in more than 60 productions, appeared on nearly 50 box covers, and was nominated for the 2001 GayVN Award in the "Best Newcomer" category. She made a cameo appearance in the 2006 movie Borat.
Early life
Cortez was born on July 19, 1978, to Perry Cortez Sr. and Deborah (née Waguespack) in New Orleans, Louisiana and had three brothers. Under the stage name Stonie, Cortez began working in both gay and transsexual pornography in 1999.
Gay porn career
After several performances with Gary McKay's L.A. Heat productions, Cortez (under the name Stonie) signed an exclusive contract with GayVN Hall of Fame director Paul Barresi. The contract was unusual because it included benefits rarely provided in the adult industry. By 2006, her career had included more than 60 productions and involved every major gay porn studio. Accolades included being described as the Kate Moss of gay porn and "the boy with the hottest ass" – in fact, Mickey Skee described the star as having "one of the hottest asses in the business since Joey Stefano's" and Jason Sechrest described the star as an "insatiable super bottom with an unparalleled sex drive".
Cortez's work often included "dictatorial daddies" and authoritarian, discipline, or military themes. In playing roles subservient to "dictatorial daddies", Cortez was well-matched with Barresi, as Adult Video News has said Barresi's directorial efforts made her "undisputedly the king of military-themed videos." Many of the authoritarian videos were made with Barresi and his Regiment Productions studio (such as Brig Brats, Carnal Cadets, and Wild Blue), though a spanking fetish video was filmed with Control-T Studios and a bondage video Roped Trick with Tom "Ropes" McGurk.
Cortez appeared in a scene with J.T. Sloan, the 1995 GayVN Gay Performer of the Year, in the 2000 Pacific Sun Entertainment production Daddy Please! Working with All Worlds Video, she made White Lies, Father Figure, appearing with GayVN Award and two-time Grabby Award-winner Sam Crockett. Cortez was featured in the film's sequel Father Figure 2. For Catalina Video, she appeared in a threeway with Jason Sizemore. The two also appeared together in the Studio 2000 production Straight Up. Cortez's career included appearances on nearly 50 box covers.
She received a nomination in the Best Newcomer category in the 2001 GayVN Awards,. She appeared in the Men of Odyssey production Caesar's Hardhat Gang Bang, which won the 2001 GayVN Award for Best Ethnic-Themed Video.
Borat cameo
Borat is a 2006 mockumentary comedy film that was a critical and commercial success, but which was also highly controversial. In what was described as one of the best sight gags in the film, the central character Borat Sagdiyev shows photographs of himself with his allegedly 13-year-old son Hooeylewis, portrayed by Cortez, to an etiquette coach. In one such photo, Hooeylewis is naked and "cradling his Dad in his arms" while in another "Borat squatting down giving the thumbs-up sign to a close-up of shot of his son's large endowment".
RadarOnline republished the Radar magazine report on the porn star appearing as Borat's son:
Borat's producers first contacted in June 2005, he tells Radar. "They wanted to find someone who would look 13 or 14 but was actually of legal age and would do frontal nudity," he recalls. Cortez immediately sprang to mind, he says, because "he's a small-framed boy but has a large organ."
Commenting on the appearance, Queerty noted that, despite Borat exploiting "his son's genitals", Sacha Baron Cohen did not invite Cortez to the premiere of Borat. Forest did comment that the star "earned far more for photo session than would've if it had been for an adult company. We got paid a good sum of money."
Transition
Cortez's last gay porn appearances were filmed in 2005, though these works continued to be released until 2006. Her transition began in late 2005 and lasted approximately one year, after which she took the stage name Brittany CoxXx. At the start of 2008, agent David Forest confirmed her return to adult film productions, her first performance being in Brittany's Transformation in collaboration with Barresi, who she trusted and respected after their earlier work together. CoxXx declared that she was "really looking forward to working again with Pleasure Productions and Paul Barresi," adding that it's "funny how things happen in life. Everything seems to come full circle."
The film Brittany's Transformation told the story of her transitioning and was well received. Barresi put together the financing for the film and chose to include older footage of Stonie to tell her transition story. Barresi described the film as a transsexual movie unlike any other. The film was nominated in the 2009 AVN Awards in the category of Best Transsexual Release, and CoxXx was nominated in the category of Transsexual Performer of the Year. Speaking about Brittany's Transformation, CoxXx commented that "since this is my first movie as a woman – in my new bod, which I totally love by the way – it's a whole new experience onscreen for myself and for the viewers". She was partnered with Christian XXX in the final scene of the film.
J. C. Adams commented that CoxXx's transsexual performance "may actually be the first time a gay adult performer has undergone the switch and re-emerged as a MTF actor. (Others have donned drag, of course, but that's a different animal.)" Jason Sechrest claimed that CoxXx was the first to move from gay male to trans woman porn star, describing the movie as "groundbreaking", but adult trans-actress Stasha did it in the early 1990s, gaining attention after previously having performed in gay porn under the names Angelo and Steven Moore before transitioning to Stasha. Lucas Entertainment performer Christina Cruz has followed Brittany by transitioning from the gay male market to the transsexual market. According to Gay Porn Times editor J.C. Adams, the report of CoxXx's transition was in the top 10 most popular stories the magazine covered in 2008. Chi Chi LaRue commented on the difficulties CoxXx faced, observing that "she was happier once she transitioned" but many "people didn't show her support or respect her decision."
Post-acting and death
CoxXx left the adult industry in 2009 and moved to Florida, where she spent several months in hospital battling Hepatitis B and liver disease. By January 2010, her hepatitis was reported to be almost undetectable and she was recovering well. By September, CoxXx was reported as fully recovered and made a live appearance at Micky's in West Hollywood, California, stealing the show. CoxXx started a business in Fort Lauderdale – Couture Visions Photography – which she owned and operated until her death.
CoxXx died at Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale on December 6, 2016, at the age of 38. She was survived by her father, two of her brothers, and her paternal grandmother. CoxXx was remembered fondly by adult industry figures. Chi Chi Larue described CoxXx as a "true original" who was "very beautiful in both of his and her lives" and "grabbed the bull by the horns and did it his way. She will definitely be missed. Rest in peace sweet angel." The JRL Charts President reflected on McKay's introducing him to Stonie, who he described as an "upbeat young man who had high hopes for a career in the gay adult film industry became a true friend for many years...I will truly miss her."
Videography
Gay pornographic video appearances as Stonie include:
- The Big Tease – Stonie Learns a Lesson (1999, director: Steve Powers, studio: Control-T Studios)
- Roped Trick (1999, director: Tom "Ropes" McGurk, studio: Grapik Art Productions)
- Caesar's Hardhat Gang Bang (2000, director: Chi Chi LaRue, studio: Men of Odyssey), won the 2001 GayVN Award for "Best Ethnic-Themed Video"
- Daddy Please! (2000, director: Paul Barresi, studio: Pacific Sun Entertainment)
- Father Figure (2000, directors: Peter and Casey O'Brian, studio: All Worlds Video)
- White Lies (2000, director: Rafael, studio: All Worlds Video)
- Brig Brats (2001, director: Paul Barresi, studio: Regiment Productions)
- Carnal Cadets (2001, director: Paul Barresi, studio: Regiment Productions)
- Father Figure 2 (2002, directors: Peter and Casey O'Brian, studio: All Worlds Video)
- Stonie Slept Here! (2002, director: Edward James, studio: Rosebud Male)
- Monster Meat (2003, director: Peter Romero, studio: Catalina Video)
- Straight Up (2003, director: Derek Kent, studio: Studio 2000)
- Jeff Stryker's Tall Tails (2004, director: Ross Cannon, studio: Stryker Productions)
- Wild Blue (2005, director: Paul Barresi, studio: Regiment Productions)
Transsexual pornographic video appearances as Brittany CoxXx include:
- Brittany's Transformation (2008, director: Paul Barresi, studio: Evolution Erotica), nominated for the 2009 AVN Award for "Best Transsexual Release"
See also
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External links
- Stonie at IMDb
- Stonie at the Adult Film Database
- Stonie at the Internet Adult Film Database
- 1978 births
- 2016 deaths
- American pornographic film actresses
- American transgender actresses
- LGBTQ Hispanic and Latino American people
- LGBTQ people from Louisiana
- Hispanic and Latino American pornographic film actors
- Actresses from New Orleans
- Pornographic film actors from Louisiana
- Transgender pornographic film actresses
- American actors in gay pornographic films
- 21st-century American LGBTQ people