Who is Alexis Texas? Pornstar sparks outrage in Iran by removing headscarf in video: ‘More dangerous than polio’
American porn artist Alexis Texas has earned the wrath of Iranians by featuring in a music video titled 'Tehran Tokyo' earlier this week, where she's seen stripping and removing the headscarf. Featured in Iranian pop star Sasan Yafteh's video, the 35-year-old has sparked a probe, after the video was shared to an Iranian entertainment app.
The singer who goes by the name Sasy, has posted the controversial video to his Instagram page, which has so far clocked over 15 million views and counting. The porn star is seen dancing with the 32-year old-musician as she removed layers of her clothing. She sported a black dress with straps underneath.
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Even though the video doesn't showcase nudity or explicit sex, it is being severely criticized as some believe it impacts the younger population "negatively. The Iranian government has banned numerous social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Telegram. 'Tehran Tokyo' was shared on the Iranian Rubika application, which has now come under investigation.
The video was reportedly shot in California, where the singer is based. According to The Sun, his videos are not authorized in Iran, but users have nevertheless circulated it.
Expressing her disappointment in the video, Iranian journalist Emily Amraee said, "A shiver runs through my back when I think children will find out [Alexis Texas] is a porn star and start searching for her [on the internet]."
“Because of [the state filtering] all of them have access to anti-filtering software and parenting control software are not available here…This song is really more dangerous than polio," she added further.
Meanwhile, IranIntl reported the Iranian AudioVisual Media Regulatory Authority banned the video clip on Tuesday, March 2.
Who is Alexis Texas?
Texas is an American pornographic actress, who began her career in the adult industry at the age of 21. She was first featured in a scene with Jack Venice in a porn film titled 'College Amateur Tour in Texas' in 2006. In 2008, she won NightMoves Award for Best New Starlet, and Genesis magazine featured her on its cover in 2009.
Her mainstream work credit includes a comedy-horror film 'Bloodlust Zombies', the documentary film 'Aroused' and 'Don Jon', which was written and directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. She enjoys over 5.5 million followers on Instagram, where she keeps her fans posted about her modeling projects and other ventures.