An autobiography by adult entertainment figure Jenna Jameson, co-written by Cecilia Tan, was reportedly canceled by its publisher, resulting in a five-figure kill fee for Tan.

Previous Autobiographical Work

Jenna Jameson, born Jenna Marie Massoli on April 9, 1974, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is an American businesswoman, writer, television personality, and former pornographic film actress. She has been recognized as the world's most famous adult entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn." Jameson began her career in erotic videos in 1993, following work as a stripper and glamour model. By 1996, she had received "Top Newcomer" awards from three major adult movie organizations. Her career includes over 35 adult-video awards and induction into both the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) and Adult Video News (AVN) Halls of Fame.

Jameson previously released an autobiography titled How to Make Love Like a Porn Star. This book has been described as a "cautionary tale" and a "catalogue of bad relationship choices, bad career choices, drug addiction, and hard living." The title itself was noted as "unfortunate" and potentially misleading, making the book appear as a "how-to manual for the sexually inadequate." Despite this, the book offered an "inside story" from one of the adult industry's "most popular stars."

The content of How to Make Love Like a Porn Star detailed Jameson's life story, including her teenage years where she "fell in with a bad crowd, and ended up getting raped." The book also provided insight into the adult industry, which was described as "largely run by unethical and abusive men, who treat the actresses like whores." Jameson reportedly reacted strongly to being called a "whore."

The Collaboration with Cecilia Tan

Cecilia Tan spent three weeks at Jenna Jameson's home to work on the autobiography. Tan stated that the publisher ultimately decided against proceeding with the project. As a result of this decision, Tan received a five-figure kill fee for her work.

Jameson co-founded the adult-entertainment company ClubJenna in 2000 with Jay Grdina, whom she later married and divorced. ClubJenna initially operated as a single website before expanding to manage similar websites for other performers and producing sexually explicit videos starting in 2001. The first film produced, Briana Loves Jenna, featuring Briana Banks, was recognized as the best-selling and best-renting pornographic title at the 2003 AVN Awards for 2002. Jameson has also made appearances in mainstream pop culture, including a minor role with Howard.

Key Facts

  • An autobiography of Jenna Jameson, co-written by Cecilia Tan, was reportedly canceled by its publisher.
  • Cecilia Tan spent three weeks at Jenna Jameson's home working on the book.
  • The publisher's decision resulted in a five-figure kill fee for Cecilia Tan.
  • Jenna Jameson previously released an autobiography titled How to Make Love Like a Porn Star.
  • Jameson is an American businesswoman, writer, television personality, and former pornographic film actress.
  • She was born Jenna Marie Massoli on April 9, 1974, in Las Vegas, Nevada.