Belle Knox is an American-born adult model and porn actress, renowned for her work in the adult modeling world, particularly for posing for Twistys. Born as Miriam Elizabeth Weeks on June 9, 1995 in San Antonio, Texas, United States, she embodies the qualities of her Gemini zodiac sign — adaptable, communicative, and curious. In the industry, she is also known by the names Bella Knox or The Duke University Porn Star.
Belle made waves as the featured model in Twistys's February 2015 edition, captivating audiences with her natural beauty and alluring presence. Her measurements are 30-22-31, complemented by her soulful brown eyes and brown hair.
Belle Knox, known for her work in the adult film industry, began her career in 2013 to help cover her $60,000 annual tuition costs. Her involvement in pornography became publicly known at Duke University in late 2013, leading to significant harassment both online and in person. Knox took a college-sanctioned break in early 2014 but later returned to continue her studies.
Knox has been an outspoken defender of her career choice, discussing her views on feminism and sex worker rights. She believes her experience highlights the rising costs of higher education in the United States. Knox has won a 2014 Fanny Award and a 2015 XBIZ Award.
Knox entered the porn industry for better pay and flexible hours, finding it preferable to her previous job as a waitress, which paid less than $400 a month after taxes. In pornography, she could earn around $1,300 per scene. Despite applying for government loans and considering private ones, she found herself ineligible or worried about strapping her family with debt.
She began filming in November 2013, flying to Los Angeles during school breaks. Knox chose her stage name inspired by characters from "Beauty and the Beast" and "Secret Diary of a Call Girl," and after Amanda Knox, who was exonerated in the murder of Meredith Kercher.
Knox is a College Republican, a sex-positive feminist, and a libertarian. Her favorite figures include Ayn Rand, Milton Friedman, and activists like porn actress Nina Hartley and former call girl Maggie McNeill. She has also expressed admiration for politicians Ron Paul and Rand Paul. She was involved with Students for Liberty and served as a campus coordinator for the organization at Duke. Additionally, she was appointed to the national board of directors for the Sex Workers Outreach Project.
In January 2014, a fellow Duke student revealed Knox's career to his fraternity brothers, which quickly spread throughout the campus. Following this, Knox faced numerous threats of violence and death. Despite this, she continued to defend her career choice publicly, addressing the double standards sex workers face.
Media coverage of Knox's story often highlighted the slut-shaming she experienced. Some commentators supported her decisions, while others were critical, questioning the empowerment she claimed to find in her work. Despite mixed reactions, Knox continued to advocate for sex worker rights and feminist issues.
Knox was set to host the online show "The Sex Factor" in 2014, but Asa Akira later replaced her. Her story inspired a "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" episode titled "Pornstar's Requiem," and she was featured in the documentary series "Becoming Belle Knox." In 2015, she narrated an episode of "One Bad Choice" on MTV, and her life story was depicted in the Lifetime TV docudrama "From Straight A's to XXX" in 2017.
Knox is of Canadian and Punjabi Indian descent. As of 2014, she was majoring in women's studies and sociology and is now a women's rights activist. She identifies as bisexual.
