Miriam Weeks, aka ‘Belle Knox’, has made incredible headlines in this past week as the ‘Duke Porn Star.’ That’s right. The 18-year-old from Spokane Washington, who was brought up a devout Catholic, has apparently been watching sexually explicit films since the age of 12. Out of the need to pay for college tuition, this young lady turned a hobby into a career. Now, raising the stakes a bit, ‘Belle Knox’ will be introducing a line of sex toys to augment her already burgeoning career as an X-rated film professional. Moreover, the porn-enthused Duke student is offering free plastic molds of her own vagina to the Blue Devils if they have a successful run this season.
After taking a leave from North Carolina’s Duke University recently, Weeks is now ready to return to classes this Thursday. After being outed by fellow student, Thomas Bagley, Weeks became the target of numerous threats, including death threats. However, the seemingly brave 18-year-old stated on Tuesday, “I am planning on going back this week.” Not only that, but Weeks appears to be making a comeback from her stint in the shadows with more gusto than before. She has now made TV appearances on Fox News and The View where she openly discussed her proud stance on her decisions to use her sexuality to pay for tuition. She has done tons of press and national appearances, which included a stint at a popular strip club in Manhattan.
The latest news is probably the most shocking, however at this point, perhaps less mind-blowing due to the nature of the whole ‘Belle Knox’ saga. As an incentive for a Devils victory this season, the young porn student from Duke will be offering a plastic version of her own vagina to each player. The Blue Devils, Duke University’s hugely popular basketball team, has now been offered either a dream come true or a nightmare. As part of the ‘Belle Knox’ sex toy line, the young porn star will be actually selling a “usable”plastic mold of her own sexual organ. She recently said in an interview with TMZ that if the team manages to conquer March Madness, every player on the team will be gifted one of the “special” items. According to ‘Knox’ “… they will be able to virtually have sex with me.”
‘Knox’ has come under fire by many who disagree with her, ethically and morally. She has faced death threats, petitions to get her expelled from school, and threats of being pelted with refuse. Even Weeks’ parents were allegedly shocked by the discovery of their own child cashing in on sex. Yet since then, they have apparently made the decision to be “supportive.” Perhaps Weeks has garnered some modicum of respect over her impressive entrepreneurial and proactive independence. Her Duke tab was something of a daunting task to the family, but with the success of her porn work, Weeks has now been able to pay for much of her $60,000 per year tuition, with each film appearance she makes topping off at $1,500.
Weeks, who does not plan on being a porn actress forever, stated recently that she would like to become a civil rights lawyer someday, particularly focusing on women’s issues. In the meantime, she seems set on being somewhat of a spokesperson for sex workers, “At this point I am working to expand my brand and break down barriers that exist for sex workers… while also promoting sex workers’ rights.”
It seems nothing may be currently standing the way of success for Weeks, aka “Belle Knox” with controversy comes an opportunity to forge a serious career, whether it be in porn or elsewhere. For now, the ‘Knox’ brand is sure to take off. With the recent news of this Duke University porn “crazed” student offering the Blue Devils each their own plastic vagina, even more press is sure to follow.
Opinion by Josh Taub
Sources:
Sports Grid
Daily Caller
NY Daily News
Daily Mail
The Hollywood Gossip
