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Laurence Fishburne’s Daughter Montana Discourages Women from Entering Porn Industry

By Tracy | Published on: October 11, 2013 Comments (21)

Laurence Fishburne’s family life was turned upside down three years ago when his 19-year-old daughter Montana launched a career in porn. The “Matrix” actor was reportedly “very hurt” over his daughter’s choices, but she carried on. The younger Fishburne, known as Chippy D, earned $60,000 for making a sex tape for Vivid Entertainment, the same company that shelled out millions for Kim Kardashian’s now infamous tape.

Fishburne’s hopes of becoming the next Kim Kardashian weren’t realized, after she reportedly didn’t receive another penny from the sales of her tape.

In an expose´revealing celebrities profits from sex tapes, Fox News‘ industry insider revealed:

“Montana Fishburne’s tape sold pretty well. That was a completely different time. It was $60,000 up front, but she didn’t get 70 percent of the tape sales.”

Montana Fishburne reportedly added to Fox News:

“I don’t encourage people to go into the porn industry. You’re not going to be famous, or be a movie star. You may end up having a really sucky life. If you look at the celebrity sex tape, these girls are not your average girl next door jumping into porn and for the average girl to get into porn and have those results won’t happen. You have to look at where you come from. My idea is go to school and have life experience but don’t just jump into something blindly and have a big pay day. If you’re going to be going into porn, you have to have a very clear head.”

The elder Fishburne is sure to be happy about his daughter’s turnaround.

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