Brittany CoxXx

Adrian Cortez (July 19, 1978 – December 6, 2016), better known by the stage name Brittany CoxXx, was an American performer in gay and transsexual pornography. CoxXx had a successful career in gay pornography under the name Stonie before transitioning from male to female in late 2005.

Early life Cortez was born on July 19, 1978, to Perry Cortez Sr. and Deborah (née Waguespack) in New Orleans, Louisiana Under the stage name Stonie, Cortez began working in both gay and transsexual pornography in 1999. The contract was unusual because it included benefits rarely provided in the adult industry. By 2006, her career had included more than 60 productions and involved every major gay porn studio. and "the boy with the hottest ass" and Jason Sechrest described the star as an "insatiable super bottom with an unparalleled sex drive". Many of the authoritarian videos were made with Barresi and his Regiment Productions studio (such as Brig Brats,

Borat cameo Borat is a 2006 mockumentary comedy film that was a critical and commercial success, but which was also highly controversial. In what was described as one of the best sight gags in the film, In one such photo, Hooeylewis is naked and "cradling his Dad in his arms" while in another "Borat [is] squatting down giving the thumbs-up sign to a close-up of shot of his son's large endowment".

RadarOnline republished the Radar magazine report on the porn star appearing as Borat's son:

Commenting on the appearance, Queerty noted that, despite Borat exploiting "his son's genitals", Sacha Baron Cohen did not invite Cortez to the premiere of Borat. Forest did comment that the star "earned far more for [the Borat] photo session than [she] would've if it had been for an adult company. We got paid a good sum of money."

Transition

Cortez's last gay porn appearances were filmed in 2005, Her transition began in late 2005 At the start of 2008, agent David Forest confirmed her return to adult film productions, her first performance being in Brittany's Transformation in collaboration with Barresi, who she trusted and respected after their earlier work together. The film was nominated in the 2009 AVN Awards in the category of Best Transsexual Release, and CoxXx was nominated in the category of Transsexual Performer of the Year. Speaking about Brittany's Transformation, CoxXx commented that "since this is my first movie as a woman – in my new bod, which I totally love by the way – it's a whole new experience onscreen for myself and for the viewers". According to Gay Porn Times editor J.C. Adams, the report of CoxXx's transition Chi Chi LaRue commented on the difficulties CoxXx faced, observing that "she was happier once she transitioned" but many "people didn't show her support or respect her decision." By January 2010, her hepatitis was reported to be almost undetectable and she was recovering well. By September, CoxXx was reported as fully recovered and made a live appearance at Micky's in West Hollywood, California, stealing the show. CoxXx started a business in Fort Lauderdale – Couture Visions Photography – which she owned and operated until her death.

CoxXx died at Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale on December 6, 2016, at the age of 38 due to complications arising from Hepatitis B and liver failure. She was survived by her father, two of her brothers, and her paternal grandmother. CoxXx was remembered fondly by adult industry figures. Chi Chi Larue described CoxXx as a "true original" The Big Tease – Stonie Learns a Lesson (1999, director: Steve Powers, studio: Control-T Studios) Roped Trick (1999, director: Tom "Ropes" McGurk, studio: Grapik Art Productions) Caesar's Hardhat Gang Bang (2000, director: Chi Chi LaRue, studio: Men of Odyssey), won the 2001 GayVN Award for "Best Ethnic-Themed Video" Father Figure (2000, directors: Peter and Casey O'Brian, studio: All Worlds Video) White Lies (2000, director: Rafael, studio: All Worlds Video) Brig Brats (2001, director: Paul Barresi, studio: Regiment Productions) Carnal Cadets (2001, director: Paul Barresi, studio: Regiment Productions) Father Figure 2 (2002, directors: Peter and Casey O'Brian, studio: All Worlds Video) Stonie Slept Here! (2002, director: Edward James, studio: Rosebud Male) Monster Meat (2003, director: Peter Romero, studio: Catalina Video) Straight Up (2003, director: Derek Kent, studio: Studio 2000) Jeff Stryker's Tall Tails (2004, director: Ross Cannon, studio: Stryker Productions) Wild Blue (2005, director: Paul Barresi, studio: Regiment Productions)

Transsexual pornographic video appearances as Brittany CoxXx include: Brittany's Transformation (2008, director: Paul Barresi, studio: Evolution Erotica), nominated for the 2009 AVN Award for "Best Transsexual Release"