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German policewoman Sarah Keller quits £100k job after moonlighting as dominatrix for seven years

Worldwide BDSM News From The Media Posted on Sun, April 17, 2022 04:50:20

Source: Dailystar.co.uk.

GERMANY – Sarah Keller, 32, from Germany, claims sex work and being a police woman are similar and the only difference ‘is the uniform’. She was inspired after meeting prostitutes on the job

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A former policewoman has revealed she spent seven years moonlighting as a dominatrix after being inspired by sex workers she met on the job.

Former police commissioner, Sarah Keller, 32, from Germany, is now a full time dominatrix and says the only difference in the jobs is the uniform.

Sarah, who goes by Calea Toxic when doing sex work rose to the senior ranks of the police while in her 20s.

But, after visiting a fetish party in 2011 a friend persuaded her to hang up her handcuffs and pick up the latex.

Having always been fascinated by BDSM, bondage and domination, Sarah lead a double life for seven years.

She investigated sex crimes and regularly spoke with prostitutes who would tell her about their lives.

But, Sarah’s desire to be a dominatrix was only furthered by their testimony.

And, while she was on her way to the top of the police force, the 32-year-old found images of her donning a long leather suit circulating at the station via WhatsApp.

And, her decision to get a boob job to increase her D-cup breasts to a 34F made her tenure difficult.

After 11 years in the police, Sarah left her job to be a full time sex worker.

She said: “I felt at home with the police and it certainly was a great job. But something was missing.

“I wanted to do the things in life that really give me joy. In my private life, I’ve always had a passion for BDSM. It gives me a satisfying feeling to lead people and exercise power.

“I had my breasts enlarged, put on flashy make-up and posted seductive pictures as well.

“I noticed that my lifestyle was becoming more and more different from that of most colleagues.

“Values such as owning your own home or saving for retirement were much less important to me than the aspect of feeling good in your own body and enjoying freedom.”

She added: “In some ways the jobs are pretty similar.

“You have a lot of responsibility. You have to guide and direct people.

“I guess the main difference is the uniform.”

Sarah has had recurring guest appearances in the best dominatrix studios in Europe, but also takes part in exclusive photoshoots.

Plus, the ex-policewoman provides a “bizarre escort service” for the “more solvent gentleman”.

And, she’ll help couples to push the boundaries of their sexual enjoyment.

With a growing Instagram following of over 26K, cover appearances on the fetish magazines Bedeseme, Darkside and Massad as well as being featured in a television documentary Sarah says she’s earning more than ever.

And, that’s saying something as a police commissioner in Germany can make upwards of £100,000 a year.

Sarah allows clients to try out their deepest desires and try humiliation role-play such as wearing a dog lead.

Sarah added: “Playing games with latex, whips and bondage allows me to disappear into a completely different place.

“On Facebook, Instagram and Twitter I can only give very limited insights into my life, so my OnlyFans is really important to me.

“For me, money is not the most important part of why I do what I do. I want to pursue my job independently and out of my own motivation.

“I work as professionally as a dominatrix as I did as a police officer.

“My guests enjoy letting go, giving up control and simply having a good time.

“BDSM is like a wellness massage for the soul”.



All set for a spanking weekend! Stacey Dooley steps out of her comfort zone as she spends two nights with dominatrix Mistress Sofia, 70, for her brand new series

Worldwide BDSM News From The Media Posted on Sun, April 17, 2022 04:37:47

Source: Dailymail.co.uk.

UK – She’s known for not shying away from taboo topics. 

See more and larger photo’s on: Dailymail.co.uk.

And Stacey Dooley, 35, does not disappoint in the new season of Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over with an elderly dominatrix and the woman classed as ‘Britain’s most hated woman’

In episode two of the third season Stacey finds herself sleeping over with a proud and successful 70-year-old dominatrix.  

Sherry Lever, from Swindon, decided to take up ‘domming’ after her daughter encouraged her to pursue the career as she would make more money compared to her previous job, a phone sex worker.  

The grandmother who goes by the stage name Mistress Sofia, runs her business from home and has her play room set up for customers in the family conservatory. 

As it is a rather unique way to grow old gracefully Stacey didn’t hesitate when given the opportunity to discover more about the family.     

Back in 2020 Sherry appeared on This Morning and explained how everyone of her customers are different, she said: ‘They all have their own agenda.’ 

She continued: ‘Some just do it because it’s a little quirk, others it’s a need, they need to be submissive’. 

Stacey explored the family relationships and how Sherry’s career impacts their life. 

During an interview with Stylist the Strictly winner shut down rumours that she doesn’t actually sleep over, she said: ‘People always ask if we actually stay over, but I promise you, it’s legit. 

‘We get there on Friday and we don’t leave until Monday, we completely immerse ourselves in these families’ lives.’

Stacey also spent her weekends with Harnaam Kaur, a body positive advocate, and Clara Belluci who owns the title ‘Britain’s most hated woman’.  



The Quebec Government Accidentally Linked To A Pornhub Foot Worship Video On Twitter

Worldwide BDSM News From The Media Posted on Sun, April 17, 2022 04:24:17

Someone at Public Health must like feet pics!

Source: Mtlblog.com.

CANADA – QUEBEC – Quebec Public Health put their foot in their mouth on Thursday afternoon when the daily COVID-19 update on Twitter linked to a Pornhub fetish video, instead of the usual breakdown of pandemic case counts and infection rates.

See larger photo and audio podcast on: Mtlblog.com.

When visitors clicked the link in the original tweet, they were taken to an amateur porn video titled “Femdom feet worship.” The 10-minute film features a lot of heavy sighing while someone in a mask kisses and sucks on toes.

The link stayed up for around half an hour before it was finally taken down. Public Health then tweeted an apology that claimed the link was posted due to “a situation outside of their control.”

The Health Ministry said it is looking into the reason why the inappropriate link was posted.

Right now, the Pornhub video in question has just over six thousand views and a 91% approval. It remains to be seen if those numbers will shoot up like some expect the province’s COVID-19 numbers to do over the long weekend.



What is spanking therapy, and how can it help?

Worldwide BDSM News From The Media Posted on Sun, April 17, 2022 04:09:42

Source: Medicalnewstoday.com.

USA – Spanking therapy uses spanking as a form of release. People may choose to take part in spanking therapy to release stress and responsibility, explore power roles, or work through negative emotions or trauma. However, there is limited scientific research on spanking therapy and its effectiveness.

See larger photo on: Medicalnewstoday.com.

People may speak with a practitioner for spanking therapy or learn how to do it safely with a partner.

This article looks at what spanking therapy is, what it involves, and why individuals may do it.

What is it?

Spanking therapy has no exact definition, but people may class it as any form of consensual spanking under BDSM, which stands for bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism (SM).

Individuals may also class it as any consensual BDSM spanking to release certain emotions or work through issues, such as trauma.

People may use it for relaxation or the release of power, responsibility, negative emotions, or trauma.

Who is it for?

Spanking therapy may be an option for anyone of an appropriate age to take part in consensual BDSM practices.

People may wish to find a spanking therapist or learn how to safely carry out spanking therapy with a partner.

What is the purpose of spanking therapy?

According to an article in The Journal of Sex Researchpeople may engage in spanking therapy for a range of reasons, such as :

  • Power play: People may find it sexually arousing to play with power roles, such as becoming dominant or submissive. Others may also find it freeing to release responsibility and power in a controlled environment.
  • Spiritual experience: Some people report that SM practices alter their state of consciousness, providing them with a sense of connection, wholeness, and mind expansion.
  • Stress release: Individuals may find similar benefits from spanking therapy as those from mindful activities, such as meditation.
  • Escapism or sense of adventure: People may find spanking therapy a way to change their routine and elevate their experience from mundane or everyday matters.

The authors also note that some scientific theories suggest that SM practices, such as spanking, may help some people heal from trauma.

Reclaiming or relinquishing power through the act of spanking may help some people regain psychological control over past traumatic events.

However, a person may wish to consult a mental health professional before engaging in spanking therapy to help heal from trauma.

Benefits

According to a 2020 article, BDSM, particularly SM practices, may offer therapeutic and soothing effects for some people.

The research also suggests that SM practices may also provide similar psychological benefits as meditation. These benefits may include increased concentration levels, reduced mental activity, and relaxation.

Anecdotal sources also report that spanking therapy may help:

  • relieve stress
  • provide pleasure
  • allow people to gain or relinquish power in a controlled situation
  • process or release trauma

Is it effective?

There is little scientific research on spanking therapy and its effectiveness.

Research on BDSM practices has shown that those submissive in BDSM had biological changes indicating increased pleasure.

How do people do it?

According to spanking therapy practitioners, they may use their hands to spank the lower, inner quadrant of the bottom.

A practitioner may also use a silicone or wooden paddle to create different sensations.

With a professional

Clear communication is important, so the practitioner understands what people are hoping to get out of the session and the acts with which they can remain comfortable.

A spanking therapy session may involve the following:

  • a warmup session to get the body prepared
  • discussing any injuries or physical concerns
  • what the person hopes to get out of the session, and at what point it will end
  • agreeing on safe words or actions to stop the session at any time
  • whether people will keep their bottom clothed or not

During the spanking therapy, a practitioner may use a hand or paddle to offer different sensations.

After the session, the practitioner will check in with how people are feeling and allow time for them to process the emotions that may have come up.

How to do it safely with a partner

Spanking therapy requires skill, and people without training may not be able to carry it out safely. However, if individuals wish to try spanking therapy with a partner, they may want to speak with a trained spanking therapist first for advice or training.

People could also learn from sex parties, classes at sex shops, online tutorials, or books.

Discussing consent

Before engaging in spanking therapy or any sexual activity, it is important that individuals discuss consent, boundaries, and expectations with their partner.

Consent is an ongoing process, and a person can change their mind and withdraw their consent at any time.

To ensure those involved are comfortable, people should:

  • talk about the activity
  • check in with each other often
  • ensure that everyone consents beforehand

Frequently asked questions about spanking therapy

The following are answers to common questions about spanking therapy.

Is spanking therapy always sexual?

Spanking therapy is not necessarily sexual, and some people may see it in a similar way to other forms of physical therapy. Others may see it as a more ritualistic experience.

According to a 2015 article, people may take part in BDSM activities such as spanking for nonsexual reasons.

Individuals may find it provides a new experience and a release from their everyday selves and responsibilities.

Why might people like being spanked?

People may enjoy spanking for several reasons, such as:

  • the release of power and responsibility
  • relaxation
  • stress relief
  • the release of trauma or negative emotions
  • altering their state of mind

2019 study looked at how Canadian university students thought about BDSM practices, with 60% of male participants and 31% of female participants having positive thoughts about whipping or spanking.

Where can a person learn more about spanking therapy?

If people want to learn more about spanking therapy, they may wish to:

  • read articles or books on the subject
  • talk with a sex worker trained in spanking therapy
  • connect with a local or online BDSM community

Summary

Spanking therapy uses spanking as a therapeutic method to release stress, explore power play, or let go of trauma.

People can consult a trained spanking therapist for a session or learn how to safely carry out spanking therapy themselves with a partner.



I’m a dominatrix (Sandy Star) and most of my clients are married – women would be horrified if they knew what their husbands are doing

Worldwide BDSM News From The Media Posted on Sun, April 17, 2022 03:55:17

Source: Metro.co.uk.

UK – Sandy Star has a busy day at work ahead, but unlike many of us, she won’t be sat in an office, heading to meetings and doing a tea round.

See more and larger photo’s on: Metro.co.uk.

Instead, the 47-year-old will be getting her rope, feathers and vibrators ready as a number of curious men swing by to experience a steamy session with a dominatrix.

Sandy, who spoke about her unique line of work on this week’s episode of Metro.co.uk’s Smut Drop podcast, found herself focusing on fetish and sex work quite by chance – and is now looking to empower women entering the industry with her own mentoring scheme.

Here, she tells Metro.co.uk how she turned part-time webcam work into a six-figure dominatrix business…

‘I’d been a personal trainer for nearly 18 years, but when I came back to the UK three years ago following a stint living abroad, I couldn’t really find a job. A friend of mine suggested I could do some webcamming – performing sex acts on video and internet live streams.

To begin with, I genuinely didn’t even know what that was. I did some research and found Adult Work, a platform I’m on now.

While I was scared to be starting from scratch at 44-years-old, I had no money and no job so I knew I had to go for it. Just one month later, I was bringing in a really decent wage just camming part time.

Within months people were asking whether I did dominatrix work, so I began thinking about whether I’d want to see clients face to face, and decided to invest in proper lessons so I could learn how to be a dominatrix safely.

I went to the London Dominatrix School in Marylebone. Taking place in an immaculate apartment, the course was taught by someone who was really experienced and had been in the business for many years. 

I paid £200 an hour for three or four lessons, which included corporate punishment and impact play, where you learn how to hit the body safely while still causing discomfort. I also learned shibari, which is the art of bondage tying, and then I learned some cock and ball torture. It was best to learn in a safe, controlled environment and be taught by a professional.

Transitioning from webcam to face-to-face bookings was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done. 

One reason was because the fetish industry gets such a bad rap – people who don’t understand think it’s weird and disgusting. And there was definitely fear going from just sitting on my bed, doing webcam here and there and then being in front of someone in a new setting surrounded by equipment, offering a service they pay a lot of money for. But I was lucky that the people I learned from were industry gurus in their own right, and I picked things up quite quickly.

I charge £170 for an hour, or £250 for 90 minutes. The most common thing that clients ask for is ‘tie and tease’ – that’s usually restraining and blindfolding with some sensual play. I’m not considered an extreme dominatrix – a lot of people who come to me just want to try it out. I often combine the more traditional domme services with more sensual routines because a lot of clients are still uncertain and want to try it out.

Another popular service with clients is strap-on sex. Some men like anal sex and anal play, and may be scared to ask their wives. There’s that element of shame around it: men don’t ask because they don’t want to be seen as gay. But they’re not gay – they don’t want anal sex from a man, they want it from a hot woman. They want to see my boobs and my face and my body.

Some men just feel like they couldn’t ask their wife to put a strap-on on, because she’s the mother of their kids and they just don’t see her in that way. 

As someone who has had kids, I do understand that your child becomes a priority. Men are needier than we think they are, and they feel a bit neglected. Women can also lose confidence after having a baby, and that can be another turn off.

I’d say 80% of my clients are married or in relationships. I think some women would be horrified if they knew what some of their husbands are doing. Some wouldn’t he able to handle their other half dressing up in another women’s underwear and receiving anal pleasure. It’s alien to vanilla relationships. It’s hugely frowned upon and unaccepted, and it’s something that stays under the radar a lot of the time.

Some clients have told me that seeing me is keeping their marriage going. I don’t know if their wives would quite see it that way. Some also say their wives know that they come to me.

As a general rule, I don’t ask about their personal life, and I don’t tell them about mine. I keep the boundaries quite clear.

The age of my clients range from quite young to men in their mid seventies. As I’ve got an adult son myself, I don’t feel it’s right for me to go below a certain age. I draw the line at 28, but I have had boys as young as 21 try and book me.

I would say I’ve probably got five semi regular clients between the age of 65 and 75. I find elderly gentlemen tend to be a lot more respectful and polite. They’re my preferred client, if I’m honest.

You absolutely need friends in the industry when you’re doing this, as some days can get weird pretty quickly. I had an extreme submissive once that said he wanted me to put a plastic bag over his head and be suffocated.

I’ve had muscle worship sessions, where people really like muscly women and they like to be dominated in a headlock or I might arm wrestle them.

Once I did it to a client and he suddenly went limp. It was quite a hot day and he just fainted, so I snapped my fingers in his face and he quickly came round, saying he didn’t really realise what had happened. There’s definitely occasions where things don’t go to plan and it can completely throw you off your script.

I do want to start a mentoring women in this industry so I can help them have the same positive experience I’ve had.

My advice for anyone considering it is to not be frightened to say no. If you’re not comfortable doing something, don’t do it. And just enjoy it. The last three years have been crazy: I’ve built a six figure industry from being a dominatrix, and I want more women to feel empowered while doing it.’



Dominatrix claims DoorDash banned her over sex work: ‘It’s dehumanizing’

Worldwide BDSM News From The Media Posted on Sun, April 17, 2022 03:41:30

Source: NYpost.com.

USA – NEW YORK – This dominatrix is giving DoorDash a digital tongue-lashing.

See more and larger photo’s on: NYpost.com.

Dr. Olivia Snow, an adjunct college professor in New York City and tech researcher at UCLA and NYU, is virally blasting the food delivery behemoth — claiming it arbitrarily discontinued servicing her due to her part-time gig as a leather corset-donning dungeon domme

“It’s dehumanizing,” lamented Snow, 33, to The Post. “Sex workers bend over backwards to conceal our identities in order to [be treated fairly by mainstream society],” she continued. “And these big tech companies use special software and AI (artificial intelligence) to sniff us out and block us from their services.”

For eight hours, three times a week, the Ph.D.-holder straps herself into silky fishnet stockings and skin-tight lingerie and sexually dominates revelers with a penchant for corporal punishment.

But when it comes to enjoying contactless services like DoorDash and PayPal, she says major tech imprints have unjustly tied her hands. 

In a trending Twitter post, Snow — who’s sporadically moonlighted in erotica for 15 years — castigated DoorDash for apparently banning her patronage due to a detection of unspecified “abnormal behavior” from her account, which allegedly violates the brand’s Terms of Service. But she told The Post that she’s never confronted a DoorDash delivery person in her dominatrix garb, nor has she shared the details of her profession with any of the company’s drivers.

However, her tweet, shared Tuesday, featured a screenshot of DoorDash’s vague dismissal email. And she spiced the post up with a sarcastic caption, saying: “love too be a wh0re” — written with a zero rather than an “O.”

And Snow said that the misspelling was no mistake. 

“Social media sites and tech companies use various AI to monitor keywords that people type on their platform and into other apps,” she explained. “So I have to strategically misspell words pertaining to sex work in order to avoid getting my accounts shadow-banned or deactivated.”

When contacted by The Post, a spokesperson for DoorDash said: “While we have not been able to verify the posting online, we have reached out to this individual for more information and are actively investigating.

“Users are welcome on the DoorDash platform, regardless of a person’s profession or choice of work, and are required to follow our terms of service,” the representative added.

Nonetheless, Snow further claimed that cyber giants like Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, Airbnb and a slew of popular dating apps have also banned her and other sex workers from utilizing their services. 

“Airbnb is uniquely creepy when it comes to surveilling sex workers,” she asserted. “I believe they use software to spy on sex workers and they cross-platform surveillance software to monitor what keywords sex workers are typing into other sites. They go above and beyond to find us out and block us.”

Snow, who’s purportedly done extensive research on the technological mistreatment of sex workers, went on to claim that Airbnb and the like use location data and text-tracking hacks in order to pinpoint sex world staffers and ban them. 

However, in a statement to The Post, an Airbnb rep denied that company’s alleged prejudice, saying: “This is false. Sex workers are not prohibited from using Airbnb on the sole basis of their occupation.”

Snow, however, predicted the brand’s rebuttal. 

“These tech companies will never admit to what they’re doing,” she said. “And even though Airbnb has specifically said that they don’t target sex workers, they do.”

But more frustrating than the organization’s denial of any bigotry, according to Snow, is the fact that the general public refuses to believe that these major online platforms are specifically targeting sex workers. 

“It’s very difficult to get people to believe the qualitative data that proves sex workers are being [marginalized],” the saucy scholar said. “People always ask me, ‘Are you sure it’s cross-platform surveillance?’ And I’m like, ‘I am sure because I do this for a living,’ ” she added, noting her work in higher education and research. 

And as a shame-on-you to the tech companies, Snow added, “When companies non-consensually out us [sex workers], and block us from enjoying basic human necessities, it feels really violating. There’s no justification.”



A definitive timeline of Julia Fox’s (ex Dominatrix) greatest moments

Worldwide BDSM News From The Media Posted on Sun, April 17, 2022 03:29:17

Sourve: Theface.com.

USA – It’s time to make official what many of us already know to be true: that the ex-dominatrix, artist, photographer and actress is one of pop culture’s most fascinating figures – and a riotous paragon of celebrity.

See a lot more and bigger photo’s and video’s on: Theface.com.

As the old saying goes: ​“a cat has nine lives; for three he plays, for three he strays and for the last three he stays.” This feels like a proverb self-professed ​“New York classic”, muse du jour and multi-hyphenate Julia Fox has so far modelled her own life on, having packed more into her 32 years on Earth than many of us will in an entire lifetime.

Born in Milan, Fox’s early childhood was largely spent in Italy with her grandfather. Then she moved to New York City aged six and quickly claimed the Big Apple for her own. She started clubbing at 14 and, by her own admission, has been fired from every day-job she’s ever had. Since then, Fox has been a regular fixture of NYC’s art scene, carving out a reputation as the ultimate good-time girl with an everything-but-carefully-cultivated public image. And that’s just how she likes it – even though she’s now a bit sick and tired of the club.

Although she broke into the mainstream after starring in the Safdie brothers’ 2019 hit film Uncut Gems, Fox further tumbled into the collective consciousness with a serious bang back in January, as one half of the most talked-about romance in recent memory (who could forget that legendary diary entry, published via Interview magazine, detailing her and Kanye West’s whirlwind date night?).

While some may have dismissed Fox as nothing more than Ye’s rebound, following his messy breakup with Kim Kardashian, make no mistake: she’s so much more than a bit of arm candy. Fox is an artist, a photographer and ex-dominatrix who lives and breathes her chaotic craft. Right now, it feels like she’s the only celebrity who’s celebrity-ing properly, from her viral DIY denim get-ups and dramatically smudged eyeliner to legendary one-liners and one truly mesmerising TikTok rendition of Lana Del Rey’s Video Games. She’s giving us drama, theatrics and looks aplenty. Most of all, she’s giving us something to bloody talk about, all while being a single mum.

Undeterred by the often cutting court of public opinion, Fox ploughs on in her pursuit of self-expression, no matter what shape that might take. For now, it looks as though she’s working on a memoir, which is as yet unfinished but promises to be ​“a masterpiece”. And so, to celebrate one of the most fascinating celebs of our time, behold: a timeline of Julia Fox’s greatest moments.

April 2014

The launch of Franziska Fox

23-year-old Fox makes one of her first forays into fashion with this luxury knitwear brand, created in collaboration with her best friend Briana Andalore. Fox and Andalore hit it off at a party, during a time when Fox took her pet cat everywhere… Even parties. She channelled the spirit of her dominatrix alter-ego Mistress Valentina into Franziska Fox, telling Elle: ​“I really wished to propose a novel concept for knitwear, a form of dressing that I am most passionate about, and also to have a collection that is unafraid within today’s fashion landscape, in regards to the female form and intellect.” Given Franziska Fox’s Instagram page is no longer available, the brand is most likely defunct by now.

November 2015

The Playboy feature

Fox was photographed by Greg Manis in what would become known as the magazine’s last-ever nude issue. How’s that for impact? It’s almost impossible to find images from this shoot without artist Michael De Feo’s sweet flowers painted on top, but the originals can still probably be uncovered in some dark corner of Reddit.

October 2015

The publication of Heartburn/​Nausea

Fox’s first book is provocative, autobiographical and positively Larry Clark-esque. It’s filled with collected artefacts from Fox’s life, such as polaroids, iMessage screenshots, fun facts and plenty of nudes, all of which are used to make sense of experiencing three abusive relationships. Now, it’s reached cult status in the world of underground zines, with people flogging it online for serious cash. ​“The message is that it’s OK to be fucked up. It’s OK to have a past. And more importantly, it’s okay to show your vulnerability and your weaknesses,” Fox told writer Rose Holtermann about the book’s making-of.

May 2016

The publication of PTSD

At this point, Fox was no stranger to living life on the edge at any given time. Her second photobook captured ​“an all-consuming six-month love affair with a sadomasochistic prostitute named John” – AKA John Holland, a member of Salem, the polarising witch house electro-rock band (yes, really). PTSD is as NSFW as it gets, featuring nose bleeds and needles alongside evocative landscapes, like a bonfire burning at dusk or a statue looking up towards a cloudless blue sky. The whole thing was a product of six months spent deep in Louisiana bayous, an experience she later recreated in an exhibition at Magic Gallery in New York. ​“I just love feeling things. I usually know when something is going to end up being catastrophic but I don’t really care,” Fox said. ​“I find that the things that end up being earth-shattering are the things that give me the most thrill.”

March 2017

The debut exhibition, R.I.P. Julia Fox

As you can probably guess by the title, Fox heavily flirted with themes of death for her debut solo art show in New York, which was inspired by a near-death overdose she experienced at just 17. Curated in collaboration with her longtime friend Richie Shazam, it also explores eroticism, fetish, and how these themes relate to rituals and sacrifices. Naturally, a key part of the exhibition was Fox smearing her own blood on silk canvases (she extracted it with a syringe). ​“It wasn’t as bad as it seems,” she told HuffPost. We’ll take her word for it.

November 2019

The Barbie photoshoot with Pete Davidson

Do magazine photoshoots hold potential to predict the future? Looking back on Fox’s 2019 shoot with Pete Davidson for Paper, we’d reckon so. Dressed up as a plastic fantastic Barbie and Ken, this seemingly random pairing hinged on the fact that Fox was about to launch her acting career in Uncut Gems, which was produced ​“by one of Pete’s good friends”, Sebastian Bear-McClard. It made for a striking set of images, as a dolled-up Fox cradled Davidson’s head on her lap. But no one could have foreseen the tabloid chaos the pair would ignite two years later, when they became the new love interests… for the recently split Kimye.

December 2019

The feature film debut in Uncut Gems

Fox played red-hot jewellery shop assistant Julia in the Safdie Brothers’ restless, unbearably tense film, arguably launching her mainstream career as an actress to be taken seriously. The role was written for her: ​“they’d been talking to me about this role for five years or something,” she told THE FACE. ​“Always telling me how perfect I am for it, and every few months they would send me an updated script, or ask me if I had any input in developing the character. I didn’t realise the magnitude of Uncut Gems at the time. I just thought:​‘Oh, an indie movie that my friends are making.’” And the rest was history.

February 2021

The directorial debut with Fantasy Girls

The ultimate New York multi-hyphenate, if you think Fox would be content with simply starring in Netflix blockbusters, publishing books and posing for Playboy, you’re obviously completely wrong. ​“I have one short film under my belt, which we just submitted to festivals,” she told Paper in 2021. Don’t we all, eh? Said film was Fantasy Girls, which Fox wrote and directed, telling the tale of a group of teenage girls who get caught up in a Reno, Nevada trafficking ring. Inspiration struck when she visited the city with no plan in place other than knowing that she wanted to make a film. ​“And then I met all these young girls between the ages of 13 – 15 and I knew they were stars,” she explained. ​“After speaking with the guardians, I found out how child sex trafficking and kidnappings are so frequent there that they don’t even report them anymore, so I knew that I could draw attention to this cause I’m passionate about.” You can catch it on MUBI after you’ve de-stressed from rewatching Uncut Gems.

January 2022

The Kanye West fling

​“I met Ye in Miami on New Year’s Eve and it was an instant connection,” began Fox’s self-authored account of her blossoming relationship with Kanye West for Interview, which was perhaps the boldest and most provocative way to announce a hook up in recent memory. Titled ​“Date Night”, the piece detailed how they’d met at his surprise gig in Miami and got along so well that they decided to fly to New York to watch Slave Play. Then Ye apparently directed a photoshoot for Fox in the ritzy Italian restaurant Carbone, after which he gifted her a whole new wardrobe. ​“It felt like a real Cinderella moment,” she gushed. After that, the pair were inseparable, shutting down fashion week in skin-tight leather and keeping us gossips busy.

February 2022

… And the break up


​“All good things must come to an end,” said, er, lots of people over the course of history and, alas, Fox and West’s relationship did not escape fate. After days (or weeks? It was all such a blur…) of rumours, Fox confirmed that the pair had split on Instagram stories, hitting back at a Daily Mail article that claimed she was ​“tearful” after the break up. ​“I have love for him but I wasn’t w the man,” she wrote. ​“Jesus Christ, what do you guys think I am, 12 years old?” Then to top it all off, Fox claimed that she hasn’t cried ​“since 1997”, so… when she was seven. Hard as nails, our Julia.

In a later interview with The Cut, Fox went on to explain that she was actually doing us all a service by flaunting her relationship with Ye so publicly. ​“Celebrities are not that fucking important. You can tell us about your stupid fucking date,” she said. ​“We’re in a pandemic. Give people something to talk about. Do your fucking service, do your job.” Finally, someone who understands the assignment.

February 2022

The ​“Uncuh Jaaahms” moment

Moving on swiftly, Fox went on the Call Her Daddy podcast to chat… actually, we can’t remember. Anything that was said on the podcast was epicly eclipsed by a short snippet that went viral, in which Fox compares being Kanye’s muse to being Josh Safdie’s muse on Uncut Gems. But no one with a TikTok account says Uncut Gems anymore. Thanks to Fox’s insane vocal fry, which she later put down to being stoned during the interview, the new official way to pronounce the film’s title is Uncuh Jaaahms. We don’t make the rules, Julia does.

March 2022

The ​“masterpiece” book announcement

The latest viral moment that Fox has gifted us occurred at last week’s Oscars, where she let us all know that she’s working on another book. What’s it about? Wouldn’t you like to know, nosey. ​“I don’t want to give too much of it away, because I’m very superstitious so I don’t like to speak of things before they’re finished,” she told the red carpet interviewer. What we do know is that ​“it’s so far a masterpiece,” according to Fox herself. And the book’s concept is apparently ever-changing. ​“It was a memoir at first, but now it’s just like my first book, you know?” she said. New York Times bestseller incoming…



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