But not in porn, where it was commonplace.” “I came to the industry with mainstream television and film experience, where such questions would immediately be banned and recognised as racist. The question of, ‘Is there anyone that you wouldn’t like to work with?’ was asked of all models and tracked with the encouragement from producers and directors to be ‘honest’ and ‘specific’.” “There was systemic racism at the company. Speaking with PinkNews, Cooper said, “In 2010 I became the only full-time Black person who worked as an employee, and was the only Black exclusive contract on their roster.”Ĭopper added that performers were often encouraged to write down racial categories they would be uncomfortable shooting a scene with.
