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Marilyn Chambers

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Marilyn Chambers

Chambers in the mid-1970s
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Occupation Actress, model, singer, politician
Years active 1970–2009
Known for Behind the Green Door, Ivory Snow "girl next door" image

Overview

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Marilyn Chambers (born Marilyn Ann Briggs; April 22, 1952 – April 12, 2009) was an American adult film actress, model, and mainstream film star. She is widely regarded as one of the most significant figures in the history of adult cinema, specifically for her role in the "Golden Age of Porn".

Chambers achieved international notoriety when it was revealed that the star of the explicit film Behind the Green Door was the same model appearing on boxes of Ivory Snow laundry detergent as a "pure" mother holding a baby.

Early Career and the "Ivory Snow" Scandal

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Before entering the adult industry, Chambers was a successful mainstream model. In 1970, she was cast as the face of Procter & Gamble's "Ivory Snow" detergent. The advertisement featured her dressed in white, holding a young child, under the slogan "99 and 44/100% Pure."

When her debut adult film, Behind the Green Door, was released in 1972, the contrast between her "pure" corporate image and the film's content created a massive media scandal. Procter & Gamble immediately pulled the product from shelves, which inadvertently provided millions of dollars in free publicity for the film.

Adult Film Career

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Behind the Green Door (1972)

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Chambers was paid a record-breaking $25,000 for her role in the film directed by the Mitchell Brothers. Unlike many of her contemporaries, Chambers was praised for her athletic presence and "girl-next-door" charisma, which helped the film appeal to mainstream suburban audiences.

Later Works

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Chambers remained a major star for decades, appearing in high